New Jersey Investigating NRA-Backed Firearms Insurance

New Jersey officials are investigating firearms insurance backed by the National Rifle Association, the Department of Banking and Insurance announced late Tuesday evening.
August 29, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Legislation & Regulation New Jersey

Two Workers Die After Scaffolding Gives Way Near Disney World

Two workers were killed in a construction accident near Walt Disney World, Orange County Fire Rescue said. Fire Rescue spokesperson Mike Jachles said there were about 18 workers at the scene when they got the call about the accident at 4:15 a.m.
August 29, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Workers' Compensation Florida

Marine Risk Underwriting In The Scope Of Artificial Intelligence

Some insurers are considering how artificial intelligence could help underwrite marine risks.
August 28, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Marine Technology

2 Dead, Several Injured After Train Hits Dump Truck That Skirted Crossing Arms

Two people are dead and 11 others are injured after a crash involving a dump truck and a Trinity Railway Express train in Fort Worth Saturday.
August 27, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Texas

$3.8B Paid In Lawsuits And Claims Over Sex Abuse Allegations In Catholic Church Since 1980s, Group Says

Since the 1980s, the Catholic Church in the United States and its insurance companies have paid out more than $3.8 billion in lawsuits and claims involving allegations of clerical sexual abuse, according to a monitoring group.
August 27, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation

Woman, Child Electrocuted By Motel Room Air Conditioner In North Carolina

Authorities said Tuesday that a woman and a 9-year-old child staying at a Nash County motel were killed Monday when they were shocked by an air conditioner in the room, authorities and family members said.
August 22, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation North Carolina

IndyCar Racing: The Risk Is Part Of The Show

Since they took over running Pocono Raceway for their grandfather, Dr. Joseph Mattioli, in 2011, Brandon and Nick Igdalsky have enhanced the racetrack in Monroe County with numerous amenities.
August 21, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Pennsylvania

AT&T Sued For $224M By Cryptocurrency Investor Who Lost A Fortune In Phone Hacks

Cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin is understandably upset that he lost a combined $24 million in two different hacks of his phone over the course of seven months. Terpin alleges that the hacks were only possible because the hackers had an inside person at AT&T who provided access to Terpin’s account.
August 17, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation

Global Broker Enters Cannabis Insurance Market

Global insurance brokerage Hub International is joining the cannabis craze with the launch of a new comprehensive cannabis insurance and risk services offering.
August 15, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability

Philadelphia Eagles Player First NFLer to Collect From Loss-Of-Value Insurance Policy

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Chance Warmack will become the first NFL player to collect on a loss-of-value policy. Warmack took out an insurance policy that would have him collect if his second contract in the NFL was less than $20 million, sources told ESPN.
August 14, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Pennsylvania

3 Million Patient Records Breached In Q2

Nearly 3.14 million patient records were breached during 142 incidents disclosed during the second quarter of 2018, according to a Protenus report. The report, part of the "Protenus Breach Barometer" monthly series, analyzed healthcare breaches reported to HHS or disclosed to the media from April through June 2018.
August 13, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Risk Management

Sinkhole Traps Six Cars In Pennsylvania Shopping Center

A sinkhole that opened up at a Tanger Outlets parking lot in Lancaster County on Friday, has left some of its shoppers in a tough spot. A few of those whose cars were swallowed in, are now looking at pricey repairs.
August 13, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Pennsylvania

Who Should Provide Indemnity For IoT Medical Devices?

Healthcare organizations are extremely vulnerable to cyber threats because of the valuable nature of the data they collect. Cyber criminals can generate more profit selling static healthcare information on the dark web that they can selling payment card information because the window of opportunity (before fraud is flagged and details are changed) is often much greater.
August 13, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Life & Health

Woman Files Two Fraudulent Claims For Engagement Ring That Ex Kept

A Renton Woman pleaded not guilty to one charge of first-degree theft and two counts of filing a fraudulent insurance claim in King County Superior Court on Monday.
August 9, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Fraud Washington

$2M Settlement To Victim’s Family In Wrongful Death Suit Involving Police

A U.S. federal district judge has given final approval on the $2 million settlement of a federal lawsuit brought by the estate of Autumn Steele, who was fatally shot by a Burlington police officer in 2015.
August 9, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Iowa
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