BlendJet Recalls Millions of Portable Blenders Due to Safety Hazards
BlendJet issues a recall for 4.8 million portable blenders after reports of lacerations, burn injuries, and fire hazards, urging consumers to seek replacements.
December 29, 2023
Liability
Risk Management
Chesapeake Energy and Contractors Faulted in Fatal 2020 Texas Oil Well Fire
A federal safety board investigation finds Chesapeake Energy and its contractors failed to implement crucial well control measures in a 2020 Texas oil well fire that resulted in three fatalities.
December 29, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Oklahoma
Texas
Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon’s utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp’s request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Unveiling New Insights into Workers’ Compensation Patient Care
A new white paper analysis questions traditional assumptions about workers’ compensation patients, highlighting the need for a revolution in treatment approaches.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Addressing Legal Risks for Lyme-Literate Medical Providers
Lyme disease treatment presents unique challenges for medical providers, with a recent survey highlighting the risks of regulatory investigations and the need for careful management.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Illinois
Oregon
Shifting Priorities for Affluent North Americans Post-Pandemic
Affluent Americans and Canadians are increasingly investing in entertainment, travel, and education, facing new risks as their spending habits evolve, reveals Chubb’s report.
December 27, 2023
Catastrophe
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Navigating the Challenges of Surveillance in Insurance Claims
The use of surveillance in insurance, while valuable, carries intricate legal and ethical nuances, as highlighted in CLM’s 2023 Focus Conference.
December 27, 2023
Education & Training
Fraud
Liability
Technology
How Wearable Technology is Reshaping Worker Safety and Compensation Claims
Wearable technology in the workplace offers significant potential to improve employee health and safety, potentially leading to reduced workers’ compensation claims.
December 27, 2023
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Understanding the Hidden Risks in Climate Change Modeling for Insurers
Insurance industry’s current climate change models may underestimate physical risks, highlighting the need for comprehensive scenario analysis and adjustment for tail risks.
December 26, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Industry’s Resilience Attracts Young Professionals Despite Layoffs
Despite recent layoffs, the insurance and risk management industry continues to attract young professionals, driven by the promise of multifaceted careers and evolving market dynamics.
December 26, 2023
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Underwriting
Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector
Rite-Aid’s recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Virginia
Washington
Florida’s Home Insurance Market Sees Potential Stability with Increased Focus on Property Hardening
Exploring the evolving landscape of Florida’s home insurance market, highlighting the critical role of property hardening in mitigating hurricane damage.
December 22, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Insurtech Evolution Merges Tech with Traditional Insurance
Exploring how insurtech combines with traditional insurance to enhance customer experience and open new market opportunities
December 22, 2023
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Underwriting
Uncovering the True Impact of Insurance Fraud at 2023 CLM Focus Conference
Understanding the real impact of insurance fraud, as experts reveal its staggering annual cost and debunk the myth of it being a victimless crime.
December 22, 2023
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Workers' Compensation
Emerging Virtual and Psychedelic Therapies Transform PTSD Treatment in Workers’ Comp
Exploring innovative approaches in workers’ compensation for PTSD treatment, including virtual reality and psychedelic-assisted therapy, in response to America’s mental health crisis
December 22, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
