Supreme Court and the insurers’ duty of due diligence

In a recent 2025 judgment, the Colombian Supreme Court of Justice (hereinafter, the “SCJ”) ruled on a constitutional proceeding (acción de tutela) filed against a second-instance decision issued by the
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Indemnity under performance bond insurance for loss of opportunity

In a recent 2025 ruling, the Council of State (the “CS”) clarified that, for an insured party covered under a performance bond to claim compensation for loss of opportunity, it
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Limitations on performance bond coverage for wages and benefits

In a recent 2025 ruling, the Colombian Supreme Court of Justice (hereinafter, the “Court”) issued a decision on the scope of coverage for salaries and social benefits under surety bonds
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Colombian Council of State Defines Statute of Limitations for Insurance Claims in Fiscal Liability Proceedings

On November 28, 2024, the Colombian Council of State upheld a ruling that annulled the inclusion of an insurer as a civilly liable third party in a fiscal liability proceeding
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Insurance contracts: implications of misrepresentations

In a recent ruling, the Colombian Constitutional Court (the “Court”) outlined significant guidelines concerning the repercussions of misrepresentations made by policyholders at the inception of an insurance policy. In an
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