Old Republic Sues Michigan Association for PIP 'Reinsurance'

DETROIT - An automobile insurer is suing the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association for reimbursement of personal injury protection losses paid in excess of the statutory limit, asserting that the MCCA acts as a "reinsurer" in such instances. Old Republic Insurance Co. v. Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, No. 2:08-cv-12533 (E.D. Mich.).

But the MCCA asserts that it is not a "reinsurer" and is not liable to the insurer. The action is before Judge Denise Page and Magistrate Judge Paul J. Komives of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

MCL 500.3104(1) requires all insurers who write auto no-fault …