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Pennsylvania Jury Orders Sig Sauer to Pay $11M in Pistol Defect Lawsuit

A Pennsylvania jury awarded $11 million to a veteran injured by a Sig Sauer P320 pistol that allegedly fired without the trigger being pulled, citing design flaws and negligence.

November 22 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management Georgia New Hampshire Pennsylvania

Rising Inland Flood Risk Demands Urgent Attention in U.S.

The Insurance Information Institute’s latest report highlights the increasing flood risks faced by inland areas due to shifting weather patterns. Hurricanes, tropical storms, and thunderstorms are pushing the boundaries of flood-prone regions, underscoring the need for better insurance coverage, flood resilience, and mitigation strategies to bridge the protection gap in non-coastal communities.

November 14 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Kentucky New Jersey New York

Widespread Flooding from Hurricane Helene Spotlights Inland Insurance Gaps

The devastation from Hurricane Helene reveals a significant inland flood-protection gap, particularly in flood-prone communities without sufficient insurance coverage, where misinformation and funding challenges further slow recovery efforts.

October 28 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Florida Georgia Kentucky New Jersey New York

Key Restaurant Insurance Claims Insights to Help Adjusters Minimize Payouts

Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.

September 30 Liability Property Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Florida Michigan Mississippi New Jersey

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 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management California Florida New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Court Upholds Widow’s $2.3M Asbestos Verdict, Orders Full Delay Damages

A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $2.3 million verdict for the widow of a mesothelioma victim, ruling that COVID-19-related court delays do not exempt defendants from paying full delay damages in asbestos cases.

September 18 Liability Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Pennsylvania

Atlantic Hurricane Activity Expected to Surge in September as Conditions Favor Storm Formation

Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.

August 28 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Property Risk Management Florida New York North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina

Pets Overcoming Unusual Mishaps Compete for Nationwide’s 2024 Hambone Award

Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.

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Understanding the Causes Behind Connecticut’s Devastating Flash Flooding

The unexpected flash flooding in Connecticut resulted from a weather phenomenon known as training, where storm cells repeatedly formed over the same area.

August 21 Catastrophe Property Risk Management Connecticut New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Court Rules Against Pension Offset in Post-Retirement Injury Case

In a Pennsylvania case, the court ruled that a county couldn’t offset pension payments against workers’ compensation benefits for a retiree who was injured after returning to work part-time, citing the "absurdity doctrine."

August 19 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Pennsylvania

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

Insurance Executive Pleads Guilty to $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme

James Keating pleads guilty to defrauding Allied World Insurance Company of nearly $1.5 million. Keating, a former Assistant Vice President and surety bond claims handler, carried out the fraud while working for Allied World and later U.S. Fire Insurance Company.

July 31 Fraud Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Connecticut Pennsylvania