Roberta Anderson Sutton was recently featured in Law360’s midyear review of critical specialty insurance rulings. Providing expert commentary on the Delaware Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Illinois National Insurance Co. v. Harman International Industries Inc., Roberta breaks down why the Court’s rejection of a broad “bump-up” exclusion is a pivotal win for corporate policyholders. Addressing the Court’s mandate for insurers to cover a $28 million shareholder settlement stemming from Harman’s $8 billion sale, Roberta notes: “This decision puts D&O insurers on notice. An exclusion means what it says, and it's the carrier’s job to prove it applies with evidence, not inference.” Highlighting the national implications of the ruling, she also emphasized a key strategic takeaway for companies placing D&O coverage: “Delaware choice-of-law just became a bargaining chip in every D&O placement.” Read the full article: State High Courts Issue Top 2026 Specialty Insurance Rulings (Law360, July 23, 2026)
