Gallagher blocks NYBOCT lawsuit, court puts claims handling on notice

On August 6, 2025, the Appellate Division, Second Department, sided with Gallagher and its affiliates – Gallagher Bassett Services and Risk Management Planning Group – in a dispute that’s been ongoing since 2017. New York Bus Operators Compensation Trust (NYBOCT) accused these insurance professionals of mishandling a workers’ compensation claim, which NYBOCT said led its excess insurer, American Home Assurance Co., to deny coverage and left the trust facing significant costs.

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