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Senators seek solutions as school districts face legacy sexual-abuse claims with missing insurers
Summary
Lawmakers asked the insurance commissioner whether guaranty associations or legislative remedies can protect public school districts facing settlements tied to decades-old abuse claims when historic insurers no longer exist; the commissioner said the department can help locate records and coordinate with guaranty associations but has limited statutory authority.
Senators raised concerns about the fiscal exposure of public school districts when civil statute-of-limitations reforms allow survivors of childhood sexual abuse to pursue claims against schools but the insurer that originally covered those institutions no longer exists.
A senator cited Clinton Township in Hunterdon County as an example where the insurer that would…
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