DoorDash Launches Benefits Program for Pennsylvania Couriers, Offering Savings Contributions
DoorDash introduces a limited-time pilot program in Pennsylvania, providing delivery couriers with contributions to individual savings accounts for benefits like health insurance and retirement.
April 9, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Easter Sunday Heist in Los Angeles Nets Thieves $30 Million from Sylmar Money Vault
In a daring Easter Sunday burglary, a skilled crew infiltrated a San Fernando Valley cash storage facility, making off with up to $30 million.
April 9, 2024
Fraud
Weird
California
Surging Dog-Related Injury Claims Highlight the Need for Owner Education and Pet Training
Dog-related injury claims have surged to $1.12 billion in 2023, underscoring the importance of pet education and training to curb this rising trend.
April 9, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
California
Florida
Texas
Insurers and Consumers Face Growing Legal Costs Amid Social Inflation
Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding
With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Google Agrees to Major Changes in Incognito Mode After Class Action Settlement
In a landmark settlement, Google commits to deleting ’billions of data records’ collected via Incognito mode, alongside enhancing user privacy controls.
April 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
New Report Sheds Light on Workers’ Compensation Claims Trends in California
A recent study by the WCIRB of California reveals a notable trend: 40% of workers’ compensation claims originate from employees with less than a year of tenure.
April 1, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Cybersecurity Flaws and Delayed Upgrades Expose Clorox to Disruptive Attack
A cyberattack leveraging long-standing cybersecurity vulnerabilities at Clorox led to widespread production halts, underscoring the critical need for updated digital defenses.
March 27, 2024
Risk Management
Technology
California
Claims Adjusters Share Their Frustrations in Property Claim Adjustments
Claims adjusters reveal the myriad challenges and frustrations they face during property claim inspections, from uncooperative homeowners to aggressive public adjusters.
March 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Texas
2023 Reflects a New Norm in Natural Catastrophe Insurance Losses
In 2023, natural disasters led to over $108 billion in insured losses, marking the fourth consecutive year above $100 billion, with severe convective storms hitting a record high.
March 26, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
Florida
Louisiana
Professional Employer Organizations Revolutionize Small Business Compliance and HR
Amid challenges, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) emerge as a critical ally for small to medium businesses, blending compliance, HR, and workers’ comp solutions.
March 25, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
U.S. Officials Urge Governors to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector Amid Hacking Threats
National Security Advisor and EPA Administrator call for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect the U.S. water sector from increasing cyber threats.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Pennsylvania
State Farm to Non-Renew Thousands of Property Policies in California Amid Market Challenges
State Farm General Insurance announces significant policy non-renewals in California, citing financial stability and market conditions.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Ferrari Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Brake Defects in Sports Cars
A lawsuit filed in US District Court claims Ferrari failed to adequately fix a potentially dangerous brake defect in several models, including the 458 Italia.
March 20, 2024
Auto
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Court Allows Stalking Claims Against Apple AirTag to Proceed
A San Francisco judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing Apple of not doing enough to prevent AirTags from being used for stalking can move forward.
March 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
