Ship Owner Utilizes 19th-Century Law to Mitigate Liability After Baltimore Bridge Collision
After a catastrophic accident involving a ship and a Baltimore bridge, the vessel’s owner looks to an old maritime law to potentially cap damages, reshaping the financial aftermath.
March 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Marine
Maryland
Man Acting As Adjuster Sentenced for Stealing Over $100K from Homeowners
A Canton man, acting as an insurance adjuster, was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $108,000 from a couple after their home was destroyed by fire.
March 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Georgia
Florida Property Insurers Turn Profit in 2023, Bucking Years of Losses Amid Hurricane Challenges
After facing underwriting losses for years due to hurricane damages, Florida’s property insurers reported profits in 2023, signaling a potential market turnaround.
March 27, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
North Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Decision Allowing Stacking of UIM Coverage for Vehicle Owners in At-Fault Accidents
In a significant ruling, the NC Supreme Court decided that vehicle owners cannot stack UIM coverage from different policies for claims involving their own vehicles in at-fault accidents.
March 27, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
North Carolina
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
Tribunal Denies Benefits to Motorcyclist for Insurance Fraud Involvement
A motorcyclist’s accident benefits claim was denied by the Ontario LAT, ruling he should have known his insurance obtained through dubious means was not valid.
March 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Insurance Sector Adapts to Cyber Risks Amid Rising Systemic Threats
Industry experts emphasize the importance of individual security measures and strategic risk management to mitigate systemic cyber threats impacting the insurance market.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Weight-Loss Surgery Compensation
In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
North Carolina
Louisiana Proposes Two Bills to Amend Workers’ Compensation Laws
Representatives Taylor introduces two bills in Louisiana aiming to modify the landscape of workers’ compensation claims and presumptions.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Louisiana
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Scheme
John W. Oxendine, former Georgia Insurance Commissioner, admits to conspiracy in a fraudulent medical testing scheme, facing sentencing in July.
March 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Georgia
LoanDepot to Revise Appraisal Complaint Policies Following Settlement with Baltimore Couple
In a legal settlement with a Black couple, mortgage lender loanDepot commits to policy changes after accusations of racially biased appraisal practices.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Maryland
Washington Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Condo Association in Insurance Dispute Over Water Damage
The Washington Supreme Court’s recent decision clarifies that all-risk policies cover damages caused by a covered peril, even if initiated by an excluded peril like faulty workmanship.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Washington
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
Change Healthcare to Process $14 Billion in Claims After Cyberattack Recovery
Following a significant cyberattack, Change Healthcare resumes services, aiming to process over $14 billion in claims, with UnitedHealth Group supporting impacted healthcare providers.
March 25, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
EU Targets Big Tech with Compliance Investigations Under Digital Markets Act
The European Commission investigates Alphabet, Apple, and Meta for insufficient compliance measures under the Digital Markets Act, signaling a major regulatory crackdown.
March 25, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
