Treasury Considers Federal Cyber Insurance for Catastrophic Risks
The U.S. Treasury is contemplating a federal response to catastrophic cyber risks, aiming to support the burgeoning private cyber insurance sector.
November 29, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Houston Lawyer Ordered to Pay Insurer for Frivolous Lawsuit
In a notable legal decision, a Texas judge mandates a Houston attorney reimburse an insurer for legal costs incurred in defending a baseless lawsuit.
November 29, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Cannabis Facility Worker’s Asthma Death Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In a landmark case, the death of a worker from asthma at Trulieve's Massachusetts cannabis plant sparks a wrongful death lawsuit, challenging workplace safety standards.
November 29, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
A Deep Dive on Bad Faith
In the labyrinth of insurance litigation, the focus often shifts to insurers' adherence to state laws in claim handling, raising crucial questions of fairness and good faith.
November 29, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Pennsylvania Court Approves CBD Oil Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation Case
In a pivotal decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rules in favor of reimbursing CBD oil under the Workers' Compensation Act, challenging traditional views.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
MAPFRE’s CEO Highlights the Ethical Challenges of AI in Insurance at Geneva Summit
At the Geneva Association Summit, MAPFRE's CEO stresses the need for ethical AI regulation and proactive measures against cyber risks in the insurance sector.
November 28, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
UnitedHealth Accused of Using Faulty AI to Deny Coverage to Elderly
A lawsuit claims UnitedHealth used an AI model with a high error rate to deny necessary medical coverage to elderly patients, sparking debates on AI's role in health insurance.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
Minnesota
The Human Cost of Automated Health Claims: A Struggle for Coverage
Patients and doctors challenge a major insurer's reliance on technology for processing health claims, highlighting a loss of personal touch and rising legal concerns.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
California
Washington
Opioid Crisis Settlement Raises Legal and Moral Questions
The Purdue Pharma settlement over opioid crisis sparks debate, balancing compensation for victims and legal immunity for the Sackler family.
November 27, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Insights from a Coverage Lawyer: Unpacking the Intricacies of Insurance Law
Beth A. Jenson Prouty, a seasoned coverage lawyer, shares her journey and insights into the specialized, puzzle-like world of insurance coverage law.
November 21, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Florida Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud in Construction Industry
Ramon Paz of Lakeland, Florida, receives a 33-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a workers' compensation insurance fraud, impacting the construction sector.
November 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Rising Natural Disasters and Economic Factors Lead to Increasing Homeowners Insurance Costs
Homeowners insurance affordability declines nationwide, influenced by increased natural disasters and economic factors, with significant state-to-state variations in insurance costs.
November 20, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
Rising ESG and Cyber Risks Transform the Landscape of Professional Liability Insurance
Environmental, social, governance risks and escalating cyber threats are redefining professional liability insurance, influencing rates and litigation trends.
November 17, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Illinois
Health Insurance Shifts Pave Way for Dramatic Changes in Employee Benefits and Insurance Carriers
Rising health insurance costs are driving employers to rethink benefits, paving the way for a more personalized approach to employee insurance and wellness.
November 16, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Ohio Court Reopens Dog Bite Claim, Questions Homeowners’ Insurance Policy Exclusion Clarity
An Ohio appellate court has reignited a dog bite case, questioning the clarity of a homeowners' insurance exclusion policy regarding dogs with a history of violence.
November 15, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Property
Ohio
