Arbitrator Resignation: Replace the Arbitrator or the Whole Panel?

[Editor's Note: Mr. Hall is a former law firm partner, a former insurance and reinsurance company executive and acts as an insurance consultant and expert witness as well as an arbitrator and mediator of insurance disputes. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views of his clients. Copyright 2009 by the author. Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Hall at [email protected].]

Introduction

On occasion, a member of an arbitration panel dies or resigns for health or other reasons. Seldom do arbitration clauses in reinsurance contracts provide for such a …