American Samoa Duty to Defend, Reservations of Rights & Liability Coverage Defense

This guide will address liability-insurer defense obligations in American Samoa, including the duty to defend, reservation-of-rights practice, conflicts between insured and insurer, declaratory coverage disputes, and the relationship between defense and indemnity.

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Current-law review: September 23, 2026. Verify current policy language and controlling territorial duty-to-defend authority before legal reliance.

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Official American Samoa sources

American Samoa Legislature (Fono) · Office of the Insurance Commissioner · American Samoa Government

Bottom line. Preserve American Samoa-specific compulsory coverage, direct-action rights, government-claim procedures, comparative-negligence, damages, settlement and current-authority issues before legal reliance.

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