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Record-Breaking Year for Cyber Insurance Claims in North America

Record-Breaking Year for Cyber Insurance Claims in North America

In 2023, North America saw a surge in cyber insurance claims, with healthcare leading the sectors, driven by an increase in ransomware and cyber extortion events.
June 18, 2024 Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology

Nationwide’s Policy Termination Leaves Pet Owners Scrambling for Coverage

Nationwide’s Policy Termination Leaves Pet Owners Scrambling for Coverage

Nationwide’s decision to cancel coverage for 100,000 pets due to rising veterinary costs leaves many owners of older pets with pre-existing conditions in a difficult position.
June 18, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Life & Health Florida Michigan

Heat-Related Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in California Agriculture

Heat-Related Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in California Agriculture

SB 1299 proposes a rebuttable presumption for heat-related injuries among agricultural workers in California, potentially shifting legal and administrative burdens in the workers’ compensation system.
June 18, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Workers' Compensation California

South Florida Flooded by Historic Rainstorm, Struggles to Adapt to Climate Challenges

South Florida Flooded by Historic Rainstorm, Struggles to Adapt to Climate Challenges

A once-in-200-years rainstorm, Invest 90L, flooded South Florida, highlighting the region’s struggle to adapt to rising sea levels and extreme weather.
June 18, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Southern Texas as First Storm of Hurricane Season Approaches

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Southern Texas as First Storm of Hurricane Season Approaches

The first tropical storm warning of the season has been issued for southern Texas as a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico threatens heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds.
June 18, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Texas

Unlocking Potential in the E&S Insurance Market

Unlocking Potential in the E&S Insurance Market

The excess and surplus insurance market is dynamically growing, providing major opportunities for insurtechs.
June 18, 2024 Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry Technology Underwriting New York

El Paso Woman Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Mexican Resort Over Husband’s Electrocution

El Paso Woman Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Mexican Resort Over Husband’s Electrocution

Lizzette Zambrano sues Sonoran Sea Resort for over $1 million after her husband, Jorge Guillen, was electrocuted in a hot tub, leaving her critically injured and claiming his life.
June 17, 2024 Liability Litigation Property Risk Management Arizona Texas

Heavy Rains Aim for Texas and Louisiana as Tropical System Brews in Gulf of Mexico

Heavy Rains Aim for Texas and Louisiana as Tropical System Brews in Gulf of Mexico

AccuWeather hurricane experts are monitoring the southwestern Gulf of Mexico for potential tropical development this week.
June 17, 2024 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Florida Louisiana Texas

Common Apps May Share More Driver Data with Insurers Than Expected

Common Apps May Share More Driver Data with Insurers Than Expected

Many drivers are unaware that auto insurance companies may be receiving their driving data from commonly used apps, even if they haven’t signed up for usage-based insurance programs.
June 17, 2024 Auto Insurance Industry Risk Management Technology Connecticut New Jersey Texas

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Workers’ Compensation Award for Former MLB Player

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Workers’ Compensation Award for Former MLB Player

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida has reversed a workers’ compensation award in favor of Austin Sodders, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
June 17, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation Florida

Lex Machina Reports Trends in Insurance Litigation for 2024

Lex Machina Reports Trends in Insurance Litigation for 2024

Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, has released its 2024 Insurance Litigation Report, providing an in-depth analysis of trends in federal district and appellate courts from 2021 to 2023.
June 17, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property Louisiana

Alameda County DA Sues Home Insurance Companies for Underinsuring Homes

Alameda County DA Sues Home Insurance Companies for Underinsuring Homes

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Consumer Justice Bureau has filed a lawsuit against several home insurance carriers in California, including Farmers Insurance Exchange.
June 17, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property California

Gemini and NY Attorney General Reach $50M Settlement

Gemini and NY Attorney General Reach $50M Settlement

Gemini has reached a $50 million settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office, resolving allegations of defrauding investors.
June 14, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology New York

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Gender Pay Disparities

Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Gender Pay Disparities

A class action lawsuit filed in California accuses Apple of systematically underpaying women compared to men, despite the company’s public commitment to diversity and equality.
June 14, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology California

West Virginia Supreme Court Rules on Workers’ Compensation and Product Liability

West Virginia Supreme Court Rules on Workers’ Compensation and Product Liability

The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a worker can pursue a civil lawsuit against third-party manufacturers despite a denied workers’ compensation claim, marking a significant victory for workers’ compensation plaintiff attorneys.
June 13, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation West Virginia
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