Wildfire Risk Intensifies in 2024: Over 2.6 Million Homes at High Risk in the Western U.S.
As of mid-2024, wildfires have ravaged millions of acres in the U.S., with over 2.6 million homes at moderate or greater risk, emphasizing the crucial role of insurance and risk management in protecting communities.
August 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
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
Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers
Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver’s license numbers.
July 16, 2024
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Maine
Massachusetts
Oregon
Vermont
New Study Uncovers State Variations in Workers’ Compensation for First Responders’ Mental Health
Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.
July 16, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Insurance Adjusters with Spear
Police arrested a suspect after he threatened insurance adjusters with an improvised spear at a Bend fitness center, leading to temporary street closure.
July 15, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Oregon
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, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Colorado
Maryland
Minnesota
Oregon
Copper Cable Theft Plagues EV Charging Stations
The rise in cable thefts is occurring amidst significant efforts by major U.S. automakers to promote electric vehicles as a key strategy to combat climate change.
June 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Arizona
California
Colorado
Illinois
Nevada
Bull Jumps Fence at Oregon Rodeo, Injuring Three
A bull escaped its enclosure at the Sisters Rodeo, injuring three people, including a Deschutes County sergeant, before being recaptured by rodeo professionals.
June 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Oregon
Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon
U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.
May 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Illinois
New Jersey
Oregon
Oregon Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on $20 Million Subrogation Claim Due to Lack of Clear Waiver
In a pivotal decision, Oregon’s Supreme Court reversed lower courts, emphasizing the need for clear, unequivocal language in tort liability waivers within contracts.
March 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Subrogation
Oregon
Sierra Nevada Braces for Historic Snowfall and High Winds This Weekend
A massive storm is set to deliver 6-10 feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada, challenging records and potentially isolating communities with blizzard conditions.
March 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Oregon
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Navigating the New Landscape of Workers’ Compensation Laws in 2024
With a series of legislative updates in 2024, workers now have enhanced protections and benefits, addressing issues from COVID-19 to mental health support.
February 15, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California
Connecticut
Illinois
New York
Oregon
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Revolutionizing Online Sports Betting Insurance with Innovative Solutions
Innovative insurance solutions like surety bonds are transforming collateralization in the sports betting industry, marking a new era of financial flexibility.
February 8, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Delaware
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
Oregon
