Maryland News / Claims Pages

Dockworkers Reach Tentative Deal, Strike Suspended Until January

U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.

October 4 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Maryland

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 Catastrophe Liability Litigation Marine Maryland

Majority of Hurricane Debby Damage Occurred Outside FEMA Flood Zones, Highlights Coverage Gaps

Hurricane Debby caused $12.3 billion in damage, with 78% of affected properties located outside FEMA-designated flood zones. The event underscores the need for updated flood risk assessments and broader insurance coverage.

August 14 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania

NOAA Proposes $575 Million for Coastal Climate Resilience

NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

July 31 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alaska California Delaware Hawaii Louisiana

Historic $3.75M Workers’ Rights Settlement Benefits Over 1,200 D.C. Construction Workers

In a landmark settlement, more than 1,200 construction workers in Washington D.C. will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave, marking the largest workers’ rights deal in the city’s history.

July 30 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation District Of Columbia Maryland Virginia

Maryland Woman Faces Charges for Alleged $180K Insurance Fraud

A Maryland woman is accused of filing fraudulent insurance claims worth over $180,000, using false damage photos and documents in her submissions to USAA.

July 29 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Maryland

Maryland Woman Indicted for Felony Insurance Fraud and Theft

A Maryland woman faces felony insurance fraud and theft charges after allegedly submitting fraudulent claims totaling over $180,000 to USAA.

July 23 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Maryland

Rising Replacement Costs Demand Strategic Adjustments from Insurers

As inflation and global conflicts escalate replacement costs, brokers and underwriters must effectively communicate economic trends and risk factors to clients to ensure adequate coverage and transparent pricing.

July 16 Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Maryland

New OSHA Rule to Protect Workers from Heat Illness

OSHA’s proposed rule aims to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths.

July 2 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Colorado Maryland Minnesota Oregon

Cybersecurity Gaps Leave General Contractor Liable in Phishing Scam

A phishing attack against a subcontractor highlights the importance of cybersecurity in the construction industry.

July 1 Liability Litigation Risk Management Technology Connecticut Maryland

NOAA Grants $308 Million to Colorado State University for Weather and Climate Research

NOAA renews its partnership with Colorado State University through a $308 million grant, supporting the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) for advanced weather and climate research and forecasting.

May 20 Catastrophe Education & Training Risk Management Technology Colorado Maryland Missouri

Chubb to Pay $350 Million in Claims for Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Chubb, the insurer for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, is set to pay out $350 million following the bridge’s catastrophic collapse, which resulted in significant economic and human losses.

May 2 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Litigation Marine Maryland

Maryland Insurance Professional Sentenced for Major Theft from Title Company

A former insurance producer in Maryland pleads guilty to a significant theft scheme, resulting in a year of incarceration and restitution orders.

April 8 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property District Of Columbia Maryland Virginia

Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Set Record for Marine Insurance Losses, Lloyd’s of London Chairs Warn

Lloyd’s of London anticipates the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse to potentially become the most significant marine insurance loss in history.

March 28 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Marine Risk Management Maryland

Ship Owner Utilizes 19th-Century Law to Mitigate Liability After Baltimore Bridge Collision

After a catastrophic accident involving a ship and a Baltimore bridge, the vessel’s owner looks to an old maritime law to potentially cap damages, reshaping the financial aftermath.

March 27 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Marine Maryland