Koniecpolski v. Worldwide Insurance Group

The opinion of the court was delivered by

SHEBELL, P.J.AD.

This appeal arises out of a dispute between the defendant insurance carriers, appellant, Worldwide Insurance Group (“Worldwide”) and respondent, Amgro, Inc. (“Amgro”), over which of the two is obligated to provide plaintiff, Marek Koniecpolski, with underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage. The Law Division judge held that only Worldwide was liable to provide UIM coverage. We reverse and hold that Amgro is primarily liable.

On March 31, 1994, plaintiff filed a Complaint in the Law Division against Worldwide and Amgro. He requested the…