
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

HoneyQuote Partners with First Connect to Give Agents Access to the Florida Insurance Market
HoneyQuote, a digital insurance marketplace, has partnered with First Connect Insurance Services to grant thousands of independent agents nationwide the ability to seamlessly write policies in Florida.
October 23, 2023
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Underwriting
Florida

The Design Professional’s Guide to Right-to-Repair Laws
Though right-to-repair statutes have long been a part of the construction-law landscape for contractors and subcontractors and are well understood, in the approximately 30 states that have enacted statutes based on the concept.
October 23, 2023
Education & Training
Litigation

Hot Sauce Plaintiff Goes Cold on False Advertising Claim
For reasons unknown, California hot sauce aficionado Phillip White asked a federal court to dismiss his entire lawsuit over Texas Pete hot sauce.
October 13, 2023
Liability
Litigation
California
North Carolina
Texas

Space Insurers Brace For Claims After Propulsion Trouble on Four GEO Satellites
Propulsion problems on four satellites using the same kind of power modules are expected to result in at least $50 million in claims for insurers already facing more than $800 million in losses this year.
October 13, 2023
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology

West Virginia Leads in Animal-Related Insurance Claims, AAA Reports
The surge in claims corresponds with the fall, the mating season for deer, heightening the chance of vehicular collisions.
October 13, 2023
Auto
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
West Virginia



