
Tornadoes Hit South Florida as Hurricane Milton’s Landfall Strikes Elsewhere
While Hurricane Milton's landfall was far from southeastern Florida, dozens of tornadoes struck the region, causing significant damage to homes and killing several people across the state.
October 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Louisiana’s Auto Insurance Affordability Challenges Persist in 2022
Despite rising incomes, Louisiana remains the least affordable state for personal auto coverage across the South and U.S., with premiums nearly 40% above the national average.
October 15, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina

Innovation Driving the Future of Technology, Media, and Telecom
Technology, media, and telecom companies face both opportunities and challenges as they navigate innovations in AI, 5G, and cybersecurity, while grappling with regulatory and geopolitical risks, a WTW survey finds.
October 14, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Federal Court Ruling Clarifies Employer Liability for Social Media Harassment
A 2024 federal appeals court ruling clarifies that employers can be held liable for harassment originating from personal social media posts that affect the workplace, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines.
October 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management

Citi Field Faces Class Action Over Alleged Illegal Use of Facial Recognition Technology
A proposed class action accuses Sterling Mets, L.P., the company behind Citi Field, of illegally collecting and sharing visitors' biometric data using facial recognition technology, violating New York City's biometrics law.
October 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
New York

Former Insurance Agent Convicted for Fraud After Stealing Nearly $200,000 in Premiums
A former insurance agent from Mission Viejo has been convicted on 90 counts of insurance fraud, theft, and elder abuse after stealing nearly $200,000 in premium payments and leaving 32 clients without coverage.
October 11, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
California

Second Umpire Alleges Retaliation in Lawsuit Against MLB
A second minor league umpire claims wrongful termination in a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging retaliation after he reported being sexually assaulted by a female colleague.
October 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
New York

Louisiana Homeowners Targeted by Roofing Contractor in Alleged Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Louisiana couple was allegedly targeted by a fraudulent contractor who caused intentional roof damage, misrepresenting it as storm-related in an attempt to file an inflated insurance claim.
October 11, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Property
Louisiana

California Supreme Court Exempts Public Employers from PAGA Claims on Wage and Break Laws
The California Supreme Court ruled that public employers are not subject to civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and are exempt from certain wage and break laws unless explicitly stated.
October 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California

Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music for $200 Million Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit have filed a lawsuit against Universal Music, seeking $200 million in unpaid royalties and the return of their copyrights, alleging the label systematically withheld payments owed to the band.
October 9, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California

Florida Court Rules Unlicensed Contractors Can Still Enforce Condo Contracts
A Florida appeals court decision could reshape insurance defense strategies, ruling that being unlicensed doesn't automatically void a storm-remediation contract, depending on the work's scope.
October 9, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida

NFL Preseason Concussions Hit Record Low with Safety Measures in Place
The 2024 NFL preseason saw a record-low number of concussions, thanks to enhanced safety protocols, helmet innovations, and rule changes. This marks significant progress in player safety.
October 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Nevada Supreme Court Extends Law of the Case Doctrine to District Courts
In a significant shift, the Nevada Supreme Court has applied the law of the case doctrine to district courts, potentially complicating matters for clients approaching trial as rulings may become harder to overturn.
October 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Nevada

Australian Woman Faces Prison After Faking Death for Insurance Payout
A woman in Australia pleaded guilty to fraud after faking her own death to claim over $718,000 in insurance funds. Despite elaborate efforts involving false documents and stolen identities, her scheme unraveled, leading to her arrest.
October 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation

AI Transformation in Workers’ Compensation: Benefits and Roadblocks
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize workers' compensation by enhancing decision-making, streamlining claims processes, and predicting outcomes. However, challenges like data quality, transparency, and standardization must be addressed for successful integration.
October 4, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California




