Summary
The Archdiocese of New York is accusing its longtime insurer, Chubb Insurance, of secretly running a campaign under the name “Church Accountability Project.” The archdiocese claims that since at least 2024, Chubb has been using this platform to encourage abuse victims to pursue legal action against the archdiocese. In response, the Archdiocese of New York stated it tolerated and concealed decades of child sexual abuse for years. The current “Church Accountability Project” website is now visible on the top with a Chubb logo but was previously unbranded, stating that it aimed to “hold the Archdiocese of New York accountable.” In 2024, Cardinal Timothy Dolan stated that Chubb was attempting to evade its contractual obligation to settle claims. The insurer argued that the archdiocese had concealed decades of abuse and refused to compensate victims. On January 31, the Archdiocese of New York filed a lawsuit in state court against Chubb Insurance for allegedly failing to pay out financial claims for sex abuse victims. In the lawsuit, the archdiocese requested punitive damages, alleging that Chubb engaged in “wanton sabotage” and “desperate tactics.” The current version of the “Church Accountability Project” website alleges that the archdiocese repeatedly refused to share crucial details regarding child abuse.
Key Topics
Chubb Insurance, Church Accountability Project, Archdiocese of New York
