Jury Awards $270K in Baylor University Suit Brought by Former Student
A federal jury found Baylor University negligent in a Title IX lawsuit and awarded $270,000 to a former student who alleged she was physically abused.
October 26, 2023
Education & Training
Litigation
Texas
Study Highlights the Evolution of Workers’ Comp
How has the workers’ compensation industry evolved over the past decade? The Rising Medical Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study answers this question.
October 26, 2023
Education & Training
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Commercial Auto Telematics Hitting a ’Tipping Point’
Telematics is revolutionizing the management of commercial fleets, driving enhanced safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance among North American firms.
October 25, 2023
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois Court Rules Insurer Had Contractual Right to Subrogation
Zurich American Insurance Co. may pursue a subrogation lawsuit against a subcontractor that it says forced it to pay a nearly $3 million builder’s risk claim.
October 25, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Subrogation
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Harnessing AI for Climate Solutions: MIT Professor Explores the Potential and Challenges
MIT professor, Priya Donti, elucidates the significant role of AI in addressing climate change, while also acknowledging the associated challenges.
October 25, 2023
Education & Training
Technology
Michigan Legislature Amends No-Fault Auto Insurance, Addressing 2019 Overhaul Issues
Michigan’s Legislature moves to rectify the 2019 no-fault auto insurance overhaul’s unintended consequences, aiming to balance medical providers’ reimbursement rates and insurance cost for drivers.
October 25, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Michigan
Predict & Prevent: From Data to Practical Insight
The insurance industry’s shift from assessing and pricing risks to predicting and preventing losses – thereby improving insurance availability and affordability – is well underway.
October 25, 2023
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Industry Gap: Deploying Tools for Climate Risk Management
Reinsurance News recently spoke to Joss Matthewman, Senior Director, Product Management & Strategy, RMS, about what he believes the re/insurance industry needs to do to try and combat the effects of climate change.
October 24, 2023
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Former Allstate Adjuster Faces Jail Time, Forfeits Assets Over Fraudulent Claims
Discover how a one-time reputable claims adjuster’s illicit actions led to a steep fall from grace, shedding light on the critical role of integrity in the claims industry.
October 24, 2023
Fraud
Insurance Industry
South Carolina
West Virginia
Florida Case Study Shows Benefits of Hurricane Adaptation Efforts
A recent case study by Moody’s reveals that in locations like South Florida, meeting or surpassing evolving building codes can slash home damage costs almost tenfold.
October 24, 2023
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
California Insurance Agent Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing from Small Business Owners
Erin Lee McCarroll, 49, of Laguna Beach, California, was arraigned on 27 felony counts including grand theft and forgery after a California Department of Insurance investigation.
October 24, 2023
Fraud
Liability
Workers' Compensation
California
Owner of California Biolab charged With Mislabeling, Lacking Permits
The Chinese owner of an unauthorized central California lab that fueled conspiracy theories about China and biological weapons has been arrested on charges of not obtaining the proper permits.
October 24, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
AI and the Future of Jury Trials
We have seen many changes to the traditional jury trial over the past few years due to COVID-19, but the realm of civil litigation is poised for yet another transformative journey.
October 23, 2023
Education & Training
Litigation
Technology
NJ Contractor Litana Development Inc. Hit with $180K Fine Over Power Line Hazards
A settlement has been reached with Litana Development Inc. for endangering workers by exposing them to high-voltage power lines at a Paterson site during 2021 and 2022.
October 23, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
Disparity in State Laws on Distracted Driving Reveals Gaps in Road Safety Measures
The study by WhistleOut sheds light on the inconsistent distracted driving laws across the US, underscoring a call for more uniform regulations to enhance road safety.
October 23, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Missouri
Montana
