Insurer to Pay $100M to Settle Claims Against Baltimore Archdiocese

Hartford Insurance Group reaches settlement in bankruptcy case

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:32am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of legal documents or court files, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The $100 million settlement with an insurer marks a critical juncture in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.Baltimore Today

One of the insurers involved in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's bankruptcy case has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims from some victims, according to a court filing. Hartford Insurance Group will also buy back all of the insurance policies from the archdiocese as part of the settlement.

Why it matters

The settlement represents a significant step forward in the archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings, which have been ongoing as the organization works to resolve claims from survivors of sexual abuse. The $100 million payment from Hartford is expected to provide some relief to victims, though attorneys note it is not enough to fully resolve the case.

The details

The court filing shows that Hartford Insurance Group has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims from some victims in the Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case. As part of the deal, Hartford will also buy back all of the insurance policies from the archdiocese. Attorneys for the committee representing the survivors called the move 'significant' but said it is 'not going to get it done' in fully resolving the case.

  • The court filing detailing the settlement was made on April 7, 2026.

The players

Hartford Insurance Group

One of the insurers involved in the Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case, which has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims from some victims.

Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Catholic diocese that filed for bankruptcy as it works to resolve claims from survivors of sexual abuse.

Jonathan Schochor

An attorney for the committee representing the survivors, who called the Hartford settlement 'significant' but said it is not enough to fully resolve the case.

Christian Kendzierski

The executive director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, who said the archdiocese remains committed to the bankruptcy proceedings.

Matthew Sturdevant

A spokesman for The Hartford, who said the company does not comment on active proceedings beyond what is available in court records.

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What they’re saying

“It is significant. It is not going to get it done — not even close to getting it done. It is significant for an insurance carrier to step up and do what they need to do.”

— Jonathan Schochor, Attorney for the committee representing the survivors

“The archdiocese continues to be committed to the process and working with the Survivors Committee and others to achieve agreed-upon resolution of these reorganization proceedings.”

— Christian Kendzierski, Executive Director, Archdiocese of Baltimore

What’s next

The judge overseeing the Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case will need to approve the $100 million settlement with Hartford Insurance Group before it can be finalized.

The takeaway

This settlement represents a significant step forward in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's efforts to resolve claims from survivors of sexual abuse, though attorneys note much more work remains to be done to fully address the scale of the issues facing the diocese. The willingness of an insurer like Hartford to pay out a substantial sum is an important development, but the path to a comprehensive resolution remains challenging.