Selective Way Ins. v. Fireman's Fund Ins.

Selective Way Insurance Co. v. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, et al., No. 753, Sept. Term 2021. Opinion by Arthur, J. EQUITABLE CONTRIBUTION AMONG INSURERS – EFFECT OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Under the doctrine of equitable contribution, a primary insurer that pays more than its proportionate share of the costs of defending a lawsuit against an insured may have a right of contribution from other insurers that provided primary liability insurance coverage to the same insured. This right of contribution belongs to each insurer individually and exists independently of the contractual rights of…