Carrier Didn't Need to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Suing

A federal appellate court ruled that Missouri law did not require an insurance carrier to exhaust its administrative remedies for a misclassification dispute before seeking a judicial resolution. Case: Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Co. v. Jet Midwest Technik, No. 17-2628, 07/31/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: The Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Co. of America sold a workers’ compensation policy to Jet Midwest Technik on Missouri’s residual market. When an employer buys a policy on the residual market, it pays an estimated premium upfront. The insurer...