Ohio’s Strategy to Attract and Train Insurance Talent
Ohio’s successful collaboration between universities, insurance companies, and stakeholders offers an effective model for recruiting and educating new talent in the insurance and risk management fields.
September 19, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Ohio
NFL Teams Losing Millions in Cap Space by Skipping Insurance on Star Quarterbacks
The Aaron Rodgers injury and Jets’ decision to skip insurance on his contract highlight how NFL teams can lose significant cap space and insurance proceeds when failing to protect high-value players.
September 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Florida
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Hailstorms to Produce Larger Hailstones as Climate Warms, Posing Greater Damage Risks
A new study predicts that climate change will lead to larger hailstones by mid-to-late century, resulting in increased damage risks to aircraft, vehicles, and buildings due to stronger thunderstorm updrafts.
August 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Ohio
Unlocking Innovation in Workers’ Comp: Improving Outcomes for Cost Savings
Innovation in workers’ comp often stalls due to cost-focused approaches, but new findings suggest that improving patient outcomes could significantly reduce overall expenses and accelerate return-to-work times.
August 12, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
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, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alaska
California
Delaware
Hawaii
Louisiana
DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices
The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.
July 26, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Arizona
California
Delaware
Missouri
New Hampshire
Ohio Supreme Court Rules ’Boneless’ Chicken Wings Can Contain Bones
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.
July 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Ohio
NBA Teams Sued for Copyright Infringement in Social Media Videos
Fourteen NBA teams are accused of using copyrighted music in social media promotional videos without proper licensing, leading to multiple lawsuits by Kobalt and other music companies.
July 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Norfolk Southern Sued by Insurers Over Ohio Train Derailment
Erie Insurance and other insurers have filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern, alleging negligence and state law violations following the 2023 Ohio train derailment and chemical spill.
July 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Ohio
USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Highlights Rising Incidents
The USPS concluded its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign amid a rise in dog attacks on postal workers, emphasizing safe mail delivery and responsible pet ownership.
June 10, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio Faces Growing Threat from Insurance Enrollment Fraud
Insurance enrollment fraud is leaving vulnerable Ohioans without proper coverage, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to protect patients.
May 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Ohio
Florida Man Sentenced in Major Counterfeit Cisco Equipment Scheme
A dual U.S.-Turkey citizen from Florida has been sentenced to over six years in prison for trafficking counterfeit Cisco products, endangering national security and public safety.
May 3, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
New Jersey
Ohio
Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Independent Adjusters Face Industry Shifts Amid Quality Concerns and Carrier Changes
The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth
An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
