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Florida Senate Advances Bill to Restructure Citizens Property Insurance

Florida Senate Advances Bill to Restructure Citizens Property Insurance

A new Florida Senate bill aims to transform Citizens Property Insurance Corp, focusing on high-value homes and removing premium caps.
January 17, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida

Proposed House Bill 1213 Aims to Transform Citizens Property Insurance into Primary Windstorm Coverage Provider

Proposed House Bill 1213 Aims to Transform Citizens Property Insurance into Primary Windstorm Coverage Provider

House Bill 1213, proposed by State Representatives Spencer Roach and Hillary Cassel, seeks to make Citizens Property Insurance a primary option for windstorm coverage in Florida.
January 16, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Florida

Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation for PTSD to All Employees

Connecticut Expands Workers’ Compensation for PTSD to All Employees

Connecticut's new law now includes all employees under workers' compensation for PTSD, expanding benefits previously reserved for first responders.
January 16, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Workers' Compensation Connecticut

Deaf Truck Driver Wins Discrimination Case Against Werner Enterprises

Deaf Truck Driver Wins Discrimination Case Against Werner Enterprises

A deaf truck driver was awarded $335,682 by a federal judge following a successful discrimination lawsuit against Werner Enterprises and Drivers Management, LLC.
January 16, 2024 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability Workers' Compensation Nebraska

Judge Limits Scope of Delaware’s Climate Change Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Industry

Judge Limits Scope of Delaware’s Climate Change Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Industry

A Delaware judge's ruling curtails certain claims in the state's lawsuit against the fossil fuel industry, focusing on local air pollution effects.
January 15, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Delaware

Debate Arises Over Proposed Federal Catastrophe Reinsurance Program

Debate Arises Over Proposed Federal Catastrophe Reinsurance Program

The new federal catastrophe reinsurance bill faces scrutiny from America's insurers, highlighting concerns over policyholder costs and insurance access.
January 15, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management California

Illinois Court Rules Insurance Companies Not Obligated to Defend in BIPA Lawsuit

Illinois Court Rules Insurance Companies Not Obligated to Defend in BIPA Lawsuit

In a key decision, the Illinois Appellate Court ruled that insurance companies are not required to defend in a lawsuit involving the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), marking a significant legal development.
January 15, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Liability Technology Illinois

New York Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Noncompete Agreements, Keeping Current Laws in Place

New York Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Noncompete Agreements, Keeping Current Laws in Place

Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto of a bill to ban noncompete agreements in New York maintains the status quo, balancing business interests and worker rights.
January 12, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management New York

Auto Insurance Emerges as Surprising Factor in U.S. Inflation Trends

Auto Insurance Emerges as Surprising Factor in U.S. Inflation Trends

With the largest annual increase in nearly 50 years, auto insurance costs are unexpectedly contributing to persistent U.S. inflation, impacting overall consumer prices.
January 12, 2024 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Medical Claim Statute of Repose Includes Wrongful Death Claims

Ohio Supreme Court Clarifies Medical Claim Statute of Repose Includes Wrongful Death Claims

The Ohio Supreme Court's recent decision affirms that the statute of repose for medical claims encompasses wrongful death claims, impacting medical malpractice litigation.
January 12, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Ohio

Renewed Interest in Long Term Care Insurance Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs

Renewed Interest in Long Term Care Insurance Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs

As healthcare expenses rise, long term care insurance sees a resurgence of interest from consumers seeking financial security for their senior years.
January 11, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Risk Management

$100 Million Settlement Reached in 2018 Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash

$100 Million Settlement Reached in 2018 Grand Canyon Helicopter Crash

The family of a British tourist receives a $100 million settlement for the 2018 Grand Canyon helicopter crash that resulted in five deaths, including the tourist's.
January 11, 2024 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Nevada

Arizona Health Care Provider Settles Fraud Allegations for Nearly $10 Million

Arizona Health Care Provider Settles Fraud Allegations for Nearly $10 Million

Atlantic Home Health Care LLC agrees to pay nearly $10 million to settle allegations of defrauding a federal health care program for Department of Energy employees.
January 11, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Arizona

Florida Lawmakers Grapple with Homeowners Insurance Crisis

Florida Lawmakers Grapple with Homeowners Insurance Crisis

As Florida's annual legislative session approaches, lawmakers focus on addressing the state's escalating homeowners insurance crisis with a range of proposed solutions.
January 10, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida

Alaska Airlines Under Scrutiny for Continuing Flights Despite Warning Signals

Alaska Airlines Under Scrutiny for Continuing Flights Despite Warning Signals

Alaska Airlines faces critical questions about its decision to keep a Boeing 737 Max 9 flying over land, despite cabin-pressurization warnings, before a fuselage blowout.
January 10, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management California Oregon
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