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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 won’t 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. Here’s 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 Isn’t 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 nation’s 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 Barry’s 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 state’s 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
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