Drones Make Headway In Cutting Claims Costs; Challenges Remain
Drone technology can significantly reduce claims processing costs, but barriers remain to universal adoption by insurers and claims adjusters, a panel of experts said.
September 26, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
House Passes Cannabis Bill To Shield Agents From Criminal Charges
In a major victory for the cannabis industry, the House of Representatives voted to allow federally chartered banks to do business with cannabis companies. Practically, this means that cannabis dispensaries wont have to operate entirely in cash, as it is now legal for them to deposit money into bank accounts.
September 26, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Re/Insurers Appeal For Extension To “Vital” Terrorism Insurance Act
A coalition of insurers and reinsurers have penned a letter to members of the US Congress, urging them to pass a long-term reauthorisation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which is currently set to expire at the end of 2020.
September 17, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
UK Insurance Industry Sees Billions Shift As Brexit Sends Business Out Of London
As much as $71 billion from the UK insurance industry is stepping out of London and is headed into locations throughout the European Union.
September 6, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
The Bell Tolls For AOB Litigation
On May 23, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 7065, finally enacting meaningful reforms to combat abusive litigation by contractors against insurance companies. Heres how it works.
September 3, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Florida
U.S. To Test Mirrorless, Camera-Based Systems In Autos
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to test how drivers could use cameras to replace traditional rearview mirrors in automobiles, a technology already allowed in other countries, the agency said on Tuesday.
August 29, 2019
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Failure To Legalize Pot Isnt Slowing Down The Unstoppable Cannabis Train
The cannabis market in the United States is growing like a weed, and for good reason. Thirty-three states have already legalized cannabis to some degree, and federal legalization of both medical and adult-use cannabis is expected to create $86 billion in additional tax revenue, according to a report from New Frontier Data.
August 21, 2019
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
San Jose Mayor Wants Gun Owners To Get Liability Insurance
The mayor of San Jose has proposed requiring gun owners in the nations 10th largest city to carry liability insurance to cover taxpayer costs associated with firearm violence.
August 14, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
California
Scientists Finally Found A Way To Effectively Replace Opioids: Cannflavins
Two non-psychoactive molecules from the Cannabis sativa L plant have the potential to replace opioids with a new drug that poses zero-impairment issues for users.
August 9, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Failures Of NFIP Continue To Leave Millions Exposed To Floods
Hurricanes come and go, but the threat of flooding is here to stay. For example, Hurricane Barrys projected damage will land somewhere between $500 million and $900 million in flood and wind losses, according to CoreLogic.
August 6, 2019
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Insurers At Risk Due To Expected Surge In Child Abuse Claims
A new report by A.M. Best speculates that insurance companies are at great financial risk, as state laws expand the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.
July 24, 2019
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
U.S. Lawmakers File Bills To Prevent Fatal Truck Crashes
Legislation introduced Tuesday in Washington could help prevent horrific highway crashes by requiring big trucks to have automatic braking systems, its backers say.
July 17, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Insurance Taskforce Seeks Federal Backstop For Catastrophic Cyber Loss
The cyber insurance industry has grown exponentially in the past decade. As more and more businesses - of all sizes and in every sector - purchase cyber policies, the cyber insurance industry gains stronger and more actionable data insights.
July 15, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California Senate Passes Controversial Wildfire Liability Bill With Bipartisan Vote
California senators approved a proposal Monday aimed at stabilizing the states electric utilities and putting a renewed focus on safety in the face of devastating wildfires caused by utility equipment, with supporters calling it a plan that holds utilities accountable and protects ratepayers.
July 10, 2019
Excess & Surplus Lines
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
California
His Keyless Car Killed Him While He Slept. New Legislation Could Save Others
Pennsylvanian Russell Fish was "paranoid about everything," so much so, he even locked his bedroom door each night, his daughter said. But no lock would keep his killer out the night of Feb. 15 this year.
July 9, 2019
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation



