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Finding Common Ground in Professional Liability Defense Strategies

Finding Common Ground in Professional Liability Defense Strategies

Early collaboration between carriers, insureds, and panel counsel in professional liability claims reduces defense costs, preserves policy limits, and strengthens renewal prospects through faster settlements.
June 19, 2025 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Underwriting Louisiana New York Texas

Purdue Pharma Gains Widespread State Backing for $7.4 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement

Purdue Pharma Gains Widespread State Backing for $7.4 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement

Fifty-five states and territories back Purdue Pharma’s $7.4B opioid settlement plan, aiming to resolve lawsuits and distribute funds to governments, tribes, and individuals.
June 16, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation New York Oklahoma

Court Upholds Lloyd’s Denial in Diamond Loss Case Over Inactive Security System

Court Upholds Lloyd’s Denial in Diamond Loss Case Over Inactive Security System

A New York appellate court affirms Lloyd’s denial of coverage in a diamond loss claim, emphasizing that policyholders must maintain fully operational security systems.
June 12, 2025 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Risk Management New York

Food Delivery Giants Resolve Legal Fight Over NYC Wage and Fee Laws

Food Delivery Giants Resolve Legal Fight Over NYC Wage and Fee Laws

DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats settled lawsuits over New York City laws boosting delivery worker pay and capping restaurant fees, paving the way for legal revisions.
June 9, 2025 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation New York

Fishermen Face Rising Safety Risks as Federal Training Programs Lose Funding

Fishermen Face Rising Safety Risks as Federal Training Programs Lose Funding

Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.
June 2, 2025 Catastrophe Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Alaska Florida Iowa Maine Massachusetts

Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States

Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States

Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Alabama Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida

Mexican Navy Training Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge Killing Two and Injuring Several

Mexican Navy Training Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge Killing Two and Injuring Several

A Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during a goodwill tour, leaving two dead, multiple injured, and prompting an ongoing investigation.
May 20, 2025 Catastrophe Marine Risk Management Workers' Compensation New York

Correction Officers Accused of Defrauding NYC Workers’ Comp System Through False Injury Claims

Correction Officers Accused of Defrauding NYC Workers’ Comp System Through False Injury Claims

Three current and former Rikers Island correction officers are accused of faking on-duty injuries to claim nearly $1 million in workers’ compensation benefits.
May 20, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Workers' Compensation New York

Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar

Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar

New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Kentucky Louisiana New York

EPA Plans to Weaken Drinking Water Limits on Emerging PFAS Chemicals

EPA Plans to Weaken Drinking Water Limits on Emerging PFAS Chemicals

The EPA will maintain strict limits for two common ‘forever chemicals’ but plans to roll back standards for others, citing legal challenges and utility concerns.
May 19, 2025 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management New York North Carolina

Amtrak Health Plan Defrauded of $12 Million by Over 100 Employees and Medical Providers

Amtrak Health Plan Defrauded of $12 Million by Over 100 Employees and Medical Providers

Over 100 Amtrak employees joined forces with medical providers in a fraudulent health insurance scheme that cost the company more than $12 million, a new report finds.
May 12, 2025 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Maryland New Jersey

Newark Flight Delays Return Amid Telecom Failures as FAA Pushes System Upgrades

Newark Flight Delays Return Amid Telecom Failures as FAA Pushes System Upgrades

A telecom issue at Philadelphia’s radar facility triggered Newark flight delays again, highlighting ongoing infrastructure gaps and sparking urgent FAA upgrade plans.
May 12, 2025 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Nationwide Auto Theft Ring Busted as Queens DA Charges 20 in $4.6M Scheme

Nationwide Auto Theft Ring Busted as Queens DA Charges 20 in $4.6M Scheme

Prosecutors say a sophisticated criminal network used social media to resell 126 stolen cars in a multi-state operation that spanned from New York to Tennessee.
May 9, 2025 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology Massachusetts New Jersey New York Tennessee

States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers

States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers

In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7, 2025 Auto Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology California District Of Columbia Georgia New York Virginia

Early Behavioral Health Support Significantly Shortens Workers’ Comp Claim Duration

Early Behavioral Health Support Significantly Shortens Workers’ Comp Claim Duration

New Sedgwick research shows that addressing mental health within the first 90 days of a claim can reduce recovery time by up to 70%, improving return-to-work outcomes.
May 6, 2025 Education & Training Life & Health Risk Management Workers' Compensation California New York
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