Potent Nicotine Alternative in Vapes Raises Regulatory Concerns
The emergence of 6-methyl nicotine in vapes, more potent than traditional nicotine, poses regulatory challenges as the FDA and researchers seek to understand its health impacts.
May 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Colorado
NOAA Grants $308 Million to Colorado State University for Weather and Climate Research
NOAA renews its partnership with Colorado State University through a $308 million grant, supporting the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) for advanced weather and climate research and forecasting.
May 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Maryland
Missouri
Colorado Supreme Court Expands Notice-Prejudice Rule to First-Party Homeowners Insurance
In a landmark decision, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the notice-prejudice rule now applies to first-party homeowners’ insurance, impacting claims and policy conditions.
May 2, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Colorado
Underinsured Motorist Rates Remain High Across the US
Nearly 16% of U.S. drivers in 2022 were underinsured, unable to fully cover damages or injuries caused in accidents, highlighting a significant insurance gap.
April 24, 2024
Auto
Liability
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
States Begin to Implement NAIC’s AI Guidelines for Insurers, Marking a New Regulatory Era
With the adoption of NAIC’s AI framework by seven states, insurers face the challenge of implementing comprehensive AI governance and risk management programs.
April 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alaska
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Colorado Legislators Debate Bill to Impose Liability Insurance Requirement on Firearm Owners
In a close vote, Colorado’s House Business Affairs and Labor Committee advances a bill requiring firearm owners to hold liability insurance, aiming to enhance responsible gun ownership.
April 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Colorado
Boeing 737 Engine Cover Detachment Triggers Investigation
The FAA has launched an investigation after an engine cover on a Boeing 737-800 detached during takeoff, causing no injuries but raising safety concerns.
April 8, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
Florida
Texas
Property/Casualty Insurers Embrace AI Amid Bias Challenges, Survey Reveals
A new survey shows a significant shift towards AI in the P/C insurance sector, despite ongoing challenges with algorithmic bias.
March 25, 2024
Insurance Industry
Technology
Underwriting
Colorado
Colorado Farmers Agree to Pay Over $6.5 Million in Fraud Case Involving Federal Crop Insurance
Two Colorado farmers, Patrick Esch and Ed Dean Jagers, settle for $6.5 million after defrauding federal crop insurance programs through rain gauge tampering.
March 13, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Colorado
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Swiss Re CEO Highlights Climate Crisis as Major Factor in Rising Insurance Costs
The CEO of Swiss Re underscores the need for fair risk valuation amid rising insurance costs, pointing to climate change as a significant driver of recent price adjustments.
February 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
New Jersey
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
State Insurance Legislators Endorse "Colorado-Plus" Model for Dental Plan MLRs
The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.
January 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Colorado
Massachusetts
West Virginia
VF Corp Reveals Extent of Cyberattack Impacting Millions of Consumers
VF Corp, parent company of North Face and Vans, reports 35.5 million consumers’ data compromised in a December cyberattack but confirms no critical financial data stolen.
January 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Colorado
