Pennsylvania Duty to Defend, Reservations of Rights & Liability Coverage Defense

This guide addresses liability-insurer defense obligations in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania duty-to-defend authority before publication.

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Bottom line. Preserve Pennsylvania-specific first-party benefits, UM/UIM, tort-option, comparative-negligence, government-claim, damages, settlement and current-authority issues before legal reliance.

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