Consistent with numerous other jurisdictions, the New Jersey Supreme Court has held that insurance anti-assignment clauses do not preclude policyholders from assigning claims after a loss. In Givaudan Fragrances Corp. v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., the Court examined claims for the defense and indemnification of an environmental liability action. The plaintiff brought a declaratory judgment complaint against several insurers, contending that it was entitled to coverage as an affiliate of the named insured. While the declaratory judgment action was pending, the corporate successor-in-interest to the named insured executed an assignment of rights under the policy to the plaintiff. Citing
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