1st Circuit Upholds Determination That Reinsurance Dispute Wasn't Arbitrable

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will not be disturbing an arbitrator’s determination that a dispute between an employer and its reinsurance provider could not be resolved by arbitration. Case: Mountain Valley Property v. Applied Risk Services, No. 16-2189, 07/13/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Mountain Valley Property purchased a comprehensive insurance package from Applied Underwriters that integrated multiple lines of insurance, including workers' compensation and employment practices liability, while also offering certain payroll and tax services, and profit...