Court Upholds New York Fund’s Authority to Surcharge Noncash Tips for Black Car Drivers
A Second Circuit Court ruling supports the New York workers' compensation fund's authority to impose a surcharge on noncash tips for black car drivers.
January 3, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York
The Evolving Dynamics of Pharmacy Use in Workers’ Compensation
Exploring the top five pharmacy trends in workers' compensation for 2024, focusing on physician dispensing, mental health, opioids, long COVID, and inflation.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Navigating the New Frontier in Cannabis Insurance and Legal Landscape
As cannabis markets grow, insurers and legal professionals explore challenges and opportunities in a dynamically evolving industry.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
P&C Insurance in 2023: A Year to Forget, but a Stepping Stone to Future Success
Exploring the tumultuous journey of the P&C industry in 2023 and its potential path towards recovery and innovation in 2024, amidst global and economic uncertainties.
January 2, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Alabama
California
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Navigating Unpredictable Futures: Key Predictions for Insurance in 2024 and Beyond
Exploring the evolving landscape of insurance in 2024, with a focus on technology, industry consolidation, and the impact of climate change on insurance strategies.
January 2, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Allianz Report: Rising Liability Risks for Directors and Officers in 2024
Allianz Commercial's latest report highlights heightened liability risks for board members and executives in 2024, including economic, geopolitical, technological, and ESG challenges.
January 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Chesapeake Energy and Contractors Faulted in Fatal 2020 Texas Oil Well Fire
A federal safety board investigation finds Chesapeake Energy and its contractors failed to implement crucial well control measures in a 2020 Texas oil well fire that resulted in three fatalities.
December 29, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Oklahoma
Texas
Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon's utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp's request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Addressing Legal Risks for Lyme-Literate Medical Providers
Lyme disease treatment presents unique challenges for medical providers, with a recent survey highlighting the risks of regulatory investigations and the need for careful management.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Illinois
Oregon
Understanding the Hidden Risks in Climate Change Modeling for Insurers
Insurance industry's current climate change models may underestimate physical risks, highlighting the need for comprehensive scenario analysis and adjustment for tail risks.
December 26, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector
Rite-Aid's recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Virginia
Washington
Florida’s Home Insurance Market Sees Potential Stability with Increased Focus on Property Hardening
Exploring the evolving landscape of Florida's home insurance market, highlighting the critical role of property hardening in mitigating hurricane damage.
December 22, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
GenAI Impact and Risk Management for Directors and Officers in the Insurance Landscape
Analyzing how GenAI shapes business prospects and poses new challenges for directors, officers, and the insurance sector
December 22, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Rite Aid Faces Facial Recognition Tech Ban Following FTC Allegations
Settling with the FTC, Rite Aid faces a five-year ban on facial recognition technology amid claims of incorrect usage and bias against minority shoppers.
December 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
Pennsylvania
Physicians and Former Hospital Executive Settle for Over $880,000 in Kickback Scheme
Four doctors and a former hospital administrator settle allegations of receiving kickbacks for lab referrals, highlighting the importance of ethical medical practices.
December 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Massachusetts
Texas
