Chapter 11 - CHAPTER 11 LIABILITY OF INSURER'S AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES — LIABILITY OF INSURER TO NON-PARTIES

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 11 LIABILITY OF INSURER'S AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES — LIABILITY OF INSURER TO NON-PARTIES

SYNOPSIS

§ 11.1 CASES HOLDING NO BAD FAITH CLAIM LIES AGAINST A NON-PARTY TO THE CONTRACT

§ 11.2 CASES EXPANDING LIABILITY BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT

§ 11.3 CONCLUSION

Occasionally, claims of bad faith are brought against independent adjusting companies that process claims on behalf of insurers or self-insured companies. In addition, claims adjusters or other insurance company employees are sometimes joined as defendants in bad faith cases. Obviously, no...