Colorado Legislators Debate Bill to Impose Liability Insurance Requirement on Firearm Owners
In a close vote, Colorado’s House Business Affairs and Labor Committee advances a bill requiring firearm owners to hold liability insurance, aiming to enhance responsible gun ownership.
April 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Colorado
Maryland Insurance Professional Sentenced for Major Theft from Title Company
A former insurance producer in Maryland pleads guilty to a significant theft scheme, resulting in a year of incarceration and restitution orders.
April 8, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Boeing 737 Engine Cover Detachment Triggers Investigation
The FAA has launched an investigation after an engine cover on a Boeing 737-800 detached during takeoff, causing no injuries but raising safety concerns.
April 8, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Florida
Texas
CSU Predicts Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2024
Colorado State University’s researchers forecast a significantly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, citing unusually warm ocean temperatures and potential La Niña conditions.
April 8, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Middle-Market Companies Grapple with Inflation and Insurance Adjustments
Chubb’s recent research highlights inflation as the main hurdle for middle-market companies, with many considering increased insurance coverage in response.
April 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Independent Adjusters Face Industry Shifts Amid Quality Concerns and Carrier Changes
The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Insurers and Consumers Face Growing Legal Costs Amid Social Inflation
Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth
An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
NYACT Rolls Out Comprehensive 2024 Training Schedule to Combat Insurance Fraud and Vehicle Crime
NYACT partners with major agencies to equip insurance and law enforcement professionals with the latest in fraud-fighting techniques for 2024.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Education & Training
Fraud
Insurance Industry
New York
Damaging Storms Sweep Across the Heartland, Leaving Destruction and Power Outages
The latest storms bring a wave of destruction through the heartland, with the Ohio Valley suffering severe damage, power outages, and injuries.
April 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Exploring the Risks of Work-Related Crashes Among U.S. Rideshare Drivers
New study explores the risk factors and incidence of work-related crashes among U.S. rideshare drivers, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and research.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Orlando’s Lake Ivanhoe Faces Environmental Hazard After Mineral Oil Spill
Orlando issues a lake alert for Lake Ivanhoe following a mineral oil spill, advising the public to avoid water contact activities.
April 4, 2024
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Improvement Following Legislative Reforms
Recent legislative reforms in Florida have led to a stronger property and casualty insurance market, with more insurers entering the state, according to the Insurance Commissioner.
April 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
Bridging the Insurance Industry Talent Gap through Strategic Up-Sourcing
With half of the insurance workforce set to retire within 15 years, the industry pivots to up-sourcing to fill the knowledge and talent void.
April 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Technology
DOT Mandates Additional Crew Member on Trains for Enhanced Rail Safety
In response to recent train derailments, the Department of Transportation introduces a rule requiring a second crew member on all freight and passenger trains to improve safety.
April 4, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Ohio
Pennsylvania
