Editor's note: Click here to read NU's September cover feature tackling the red-hot issue of concussion-related brain injuries.

The National Football League today settled its concussion-related lawsuit with former players for $765 million, but it remains unclear whether the settlement includes a deal with the NFL's insurers, which have fought in suits in New York and California to escape liability in the cases.

American International Group Inc., The Travelers Cos. Inc., XL Group P.L.C. and the Firemen's Fund are among the insurers involved in the case.

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