JOURNAL ARTICLE

Supreme Court Holds Choice-of-Law Provisions in Maritime Insurer Contracts Are Presumptively Enforceable.

  • Published In: Insurance Coverage Litigation, 2026, v. 35, n. 1. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DeFiglio, Daniel J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that established choice-of-law provisions in maritime contracts as presumptively enforceable, with limited exceptions. The case, Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC, involved a dispute over an insurance claim where the insurer denied coverage based on alleged violations of policy warranties. The Supreme Court's unanimous decision clarified that such provisions should generally be upheld unless they conflict with federal statutes or established maritime policy. This ruling is expected to impact the maritime insurance industry significantly, potentially leading to more consistent application of choice-of-law clauses in maritime contracts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Insurance Coverage Litigation. 2026/01, Vol. 35, Issue 1, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191189971
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