
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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 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
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
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



