Stark Novus D&O insurer loses bid to appeal New York coverage ruling

• A New York intermediate appellate court denied a D&O insurer’s bid for reargument and leave to appeal on Sept. 22, 2026.
• The ruling leaves intact an appellate decision rejecting the insurer’s retroactive date exclusion defense, clearing a path to potential coverage.
• Stark Novus has sought reimbursement for tens of millions of dollars in defense costs, mostly incurred in 2021-2023.
• The primary D&O layer has a USD 5 million limit, with at least USD 45 million of excess Side ABC coverage potentially available.
• Covered claims and recoverable amounts remain unresolved, with some underlying matters still ongoing.

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