
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
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'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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



