To give a lawyer answer, “it depends.” States are split on whether an insurer can recoup defense costs paid where it is ultimately shown that the underlying claims are not covered. However, there is no authority to suggest that “unreasonable” defense costs cannot be recovered back at any time.
Clawing Back When Defending under a ROR
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