Oklahoma Shaken By Another, Stronger Earthquake This Week
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has struck central Oklahoma in the same area thats been rattled by quakes over the past week.
The U.S. Geological Survey says Wednesdays quake was centered near Luther, about 28 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.
August 17, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Oklahoma
The U.S. Geological Survey says Wednesdays quake was centered near Luther, about 28 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.
Fewer Oklahoma Quakes Potentially Due To Increased Regulations
While the earth continues to shudder more frequently than seven years ago beneath Oklahomans feet, the rate of earthquakes in the state in 2016 is down from last year.
August 12, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Oklahoma
Earthquake With 4.0 Magnitude Hits Central Oklahoma
Another earthquake has rattled central Oklahoma, but there have been no reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.0.
August 10, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
Oklahoma
Surplus Lines Industry To Capitalize On Emerging Markets
New advancements in technology and changes in consumer preference are contributing to rapid development in nearly every industry - the kind that trickles down and creates exciting new opportunities for insurance professionals.
July 28, 2016
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Floridas Citizens Insurance To Investigate Excessive Water Damage Claims
The Citizens Property Insurance Corp. board of governors Tuesday approved a $1.8 million contract with a company that will examine escalating water damage claims from policyholders and determine whether the charges are excessive.
July 20, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Bill Will Make It Easier For D.C. Cyclists To Collect Crash Damages
Bicyclists and pedestrians in the District could soon have a greater chance of recouping a share of medical bills and other costs after a crash. The D.C. Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to change a long-standing city law that in order for a cyclist to collect on insurance after a collision with a vehicle, the accident must be 100 percent the drivers fault.
July 15, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
District Of Columbia
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Ag Laborers Qualify For Workers Comp
The state Supreme Court has ruled that a nearly 100-year-old provision in state law that allows agricultural employers to opt out of the workers compensation system is unconstitutional.
July 8, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New Mexico
Texas DOI Considering Arbitration Clauses For Homeowners Insurance
Justin Dunavant never thought much about homeowners insurance not until January when an SUV ran three stop signs and barreled into his Alice home. Since then, the contractor and U.S. Army veteran has struggled to think of much else.
July 7, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Texas
Fatal Tesla Crash Raises Concerns About Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
The fatal crash of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S in Autopilot mode has turned up pressure on auto industry executives and regulators to ensure that automated driving technology is deployed safely.
July 5, 2016
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Claims Denied, First Responders Unable To Return To Work
First responders are unable to return to work, because they cannot get their workers comp claims approved. Now, lawmakers are trying to change the law they say is responsible.
July 5, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New FAA Rules A Boon To Commercial Drone Usage
The Obama administration is opening U.S. skies to more commercial drones with long-awaited regulations that the government hopes will spawn new businesses inspecting bridges, monitoring crops and taking aerial photography.
June 22, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Drug Monitoring Programs Have Cut Opioid Prescriptions
Doctors in states that track painkiller prescriptions were nearly one-third less likely to offer patients dangerously addicting opioids, a new study found. The launch of drug-monitoring programs in 24 states led to an immediate 30 percent drop in prescriptions for Schedule II opioids, the most addictive, in patients with pain complaints, the study showed.
June 14, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Florida Employers Face An Increase In Workers Comp Rates
A looming 17.1 percent increase in workers compensation insurance rates has Florida businesses worried. Proposed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance on May 27, the increase comes after 13 years of declines in rates.
June 14, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Oklahoma Earthquake Insurers Will Need Approval For Rate Increases
State Insurance Commissioner John Doak has now determined that the Oklahoma earthquake insurance market is not currently functioning in a way that can be considered to be competitive.
June 13, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Oklahoma
Uber, Lyft Legislation In New York Focuses On Insurance
As the state Legislature session winds down, the fight to allow ride-hailing companies to operate in New York is focused on setting insurance terms for drivers. Assemblyman John McDonald, D-Cohoes, said Wednesday he thinks the Legislature is close to agreement on the insurance issue but not broader regulation of services like Uber and Lyft.
June 3, 2016
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
New York



