Shirley O. Fought v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America

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• concluding that an inherent conflict of interest, a proven conflict of interest, or a serious procedural irregularity reduces the deference owed to an administrator's decision to deny benefits
• concluding that an inherent conflict of interest, a proven conflict of interest, or a serious procedural irregularity reduces the deference owed to an administrator’s decision to deny benefits
• concluding that an inherent conflict of interest, a proven conflict of interest, or a serious procedural irregularity reduces the deference owed to an administrator’s decision to deny benefits
• noting that courts are limited to the administrative record when reviewing for abuse of discretion
• noting that courts are limited to the administrative record when reviewing for abuse of discretion
• stating that “[u]nder ERISA, an insurer bears the burden to prove facts supporting an exclusion of coverage” and citing authorities requiring proof by a preponderance of the evidence

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