
Pennsylvania Court Upholds Widow’s $2.3M Asbestos Verdict, Orders Full Delay Damages
A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $2.3 million verdict for the widow of a mesothelioma victim, ruling that COVID-19-related court delays do not exempt defendants from paying full delay damages in asbestos cases.
September 18, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania

Justice Department Accuses Cargo Ship Owner of Negligence in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit
The Justice Department is seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging that the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse ignored critical electrical issues and cut safety corners, leading to the fatal disaster.
September 18, 2024
Catastrophe
Liability
Litigation
Marine
Maryland

Insurers Boost Use of RICO Lawsuits to Combat Staged Personal Injury Claims
Insurers and defense attorneys are increasingly turning to RICO lawsuits to fight fraudulent personal injury claims, with recent cases in Florida and New York highlighting the growing trend of staged accident schemes.
September 11, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Liability
Litigation
Florida
New York

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Climb 5.9% in Second Quarter of 2024
U.S. commercial insurance rates rose by 5.9% in Q2 2024, with notable hikes in excess liability and commercial auto, while workers' comp, cyber, and D&O liability saw price decreases.
September 11, 2024
Auto
Liability
Property
Workers' Compensation

Soccer Player Wins Second Chance for Knee Injury Claim Appeal
A professional soccer player's workers' compensation claim was revived after a court ruled her right knee injury could be related to a prior left knee injury from her playing days, despite earlier denials.
September 9, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
District Of Columbia

Commercial Casualty Losses Surge 11% in 5 Years: 3 Strategies to Navigate Social Inflation in Claims
Social inflation is driving commercial casualty losses up by 11% over five years. Explore three key strategies-data utilization, early case assessment, and advanced technology-to manage this growing challenge.
September 9, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Buddy System for Workplace Safety Faces Challenges Despite Its Benefits
While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.
September 4, 2024
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Colorado
Connecticut
Missouri

Miami Rehab Clinic Owner and Staff Face Felony Charges in Alleged Insurance Fraud Bust
A Miami rehab clinic owner, along with two employees, are facing over two dozen felony charges after an undercover investigation revealed alleged insurance fraud and billing for unperformed services.
September 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Florida

Balancing Return to Work with Safe Accommodations for Injured Workers
Nurse Case Managers play a critical role in workers' compensation, focusing on guiding injured workers back to gainful employment while ensuring safe accommodations are in place to prevent re-injury or setbacks.
September 3, 2024
Education & Training
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Strangest Claims and Encounters Shared by Insurance Adjusters
Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Fraud
Liability
Weird
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico

Understanding General Aviation Insurance Claims: What Causes Rate Hikes?
General aviation insurance claims reveal surprising trends in accident types that drive up costs, including gear-up landings, prop strikes, and loss of control on the ground, all of which contribute to rising insurance rates.
August 29, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management

Coney Island Cyclone Closed After Mid-Ride Stop, Repairs Underway
The iconic 97-year-old Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY, has been closed indefinitely after a mid-ride halt caused by a damaged chain sprocket. No injuries were reported.
August 28, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
New York

Fanatics Expands Lawsuit to Include Marvin Harrison Sr. in Fraud Allegations Against Harrison Jr.
Fanatics has amended its lawsuit against Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., now accusing both him and his father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., of fraudulently inducing the company into an agreement that Harrison Jr. allegedly never intended to honor.
August 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Denied Insurance Claim for $30M Loss Linked to 2017 Manufacturing Incident at Pfizer Plant
After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer's Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Kansas
Massachusetts

AI’s Rapid Adoption Amplifies Cyber Event Aggregation Risks, Guy Carpenter Reports
The growing use of AI, while beneficial, increases the risk of cyber event aggregation through expanded attack surfaces, data exposure, and software supply chain vulnerabilities, according to Guy Carpenter.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology



