Holderness v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Dr. William Holderness's car was struck from behind while he was driving from home to the hospital to perform surgery. He was severely injured and ultimately sued his insurers (collectively State Farm). This appeal, from an order partially dismissing Holderness's suit, raises two central questions. The first is whether Holderness's personal umbrella liability policy qualifies as automobile liability insurance under Alaska's insurance code. If so, our precedent requires that the policy's underinsured motorist coverage include prejudgment interest and…