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Climate Crisis: Extreme Weather Becomes the Norm in Europe, 2023

Climate Crisis: Extreme Weather Becomes the Norm in Europe, 2023

In 2023, Europe faced unprecedented extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, storms, and floods, highlighting the urgent need for insurers to adapt and develop robust climate risk management strategies.
July 30, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management

Atrium Health Sued for Alleged Breach of Medicare Program Contract

Atrium Health Sued for Alleged Breach of Medicare Program Contract

ApexHealth is suing Atrium Health, claiming a breach of contract related to a Medicare Advantage program, resulting in losses exceeding $62 million.
July 29, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation North Carolina

Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor

Homeowners Face 21% Insurance Premium Increase, Climate Change Cited as Major Factor

Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.
July 29, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property California Colorado Florida Idaho Louisiana

Florida Woman’s Concrete Blockade Floods Entire Neighborhood, Ignites Fierce Community Backlash

Florida Woman’s Concrete Blockade Floods Entire Neighborhood, Ignites Fierce Community Backlash

A Florida neighborhood is experiencing severe flooding after a resident poured concrete into a crucial drainpipe on her property, prompting county intervention and ongoing disputes with the HOA.
July 26, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Risk Management Florida

DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices

DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices

The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024 Auto Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Arizona California Delaware Missouri New Hampshire

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers

Evolving Responsibilities for Public Company Directors and Officers

Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.
July 26, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Technology California

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones

Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.
July 26, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Life & Health Litigation Ohio

HeatRisk Tool Faces Real-World Challenges Amidst Rising US Temperatures

HeatRisk Tool Faces Real-World Challenges Amidst Rising US Temperatures

The HeatRisk forecasting tool, launched by the CDC and NOAA, is undergoing real-world testing as extreme temperatures stress many parts of the US, providing localized heat warnings to protect vulnerable populations.
July 25, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Technology Arizona California Florida Washington

Home Insurance Crisis: Rising Costs and Climate Challenges

Home Insurance Crisis: Rising Costs and Climate Challenges

Rising climate-related risks and regulatory challenges are driving up home insurance costs, making homeownership more difficult for many Americans.
July 23, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Connecticut Florida

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos

Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.
July 23, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia

Pennsylvania Introduces Regulatory Changes for Surplus Line Licensees and Policyholder Incentives

Pennsylvania Introduces Regulatory Changes for Surplus Line Licensees and Policyholder Incentives

Pennsylvania's latest insurance regulations allow surplus line licensees to charge service fees and offer enhanced nonmonetary gifts to policyholders, improving transparency and market dynamics.
July 22, 2024 Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Pennsylvania

California Insurance Commissioner Calls for In-Depth Analysis of Silicosis Workers’ Compensation Claims

California Insurance Commissioner Calls for In-Depth Analysis of Silicosis Workers’ Compensation Claims

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has requested a comprehensive study from the WCIRB on workers' compensation claims for silicosis, aiming to better understand and support affected workers.
July 22, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Workers' Compensation California

Auto Theft in Canada Drops 17% in 2024

Auto Theft in Canada Drops 17% in 2024

Auto theft in Canada has decreased by 17% in the first half of 2024, thanks to increased border patrols, police collaboration, and government actions, a report finds.
July 19, 2024 Auto Fraud Legislation & Regulation Risk Management

Tennessee Raises Standards for Data Breach Class Actions

Tennessee Raises Standards for Data Breach Class Actions

Tennessee's new law, Public Chapter 991, requires plaintiffs to prove "willful and wanton misconduct or gross negligence" in data breach class action cases, moving beyond simple negligence.
July 19, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology Tennessee

New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health

New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health

Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers' compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.
July 16, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut
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