Uber Not Liable for Driver’s Assault on Passenger, Judge Rules
A federal judge ruled that Uber isn’t liable for an assault by one of its drivers, dismissing a passenger’s lawsuit. The court found no evidence that Uber knew of the driver’s violent tendencies.
February 6
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.4 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
Former insurance claims handler James Keating received a 20-month prison sentence for defrauding Allied World Insurance out of more than $1.4 million through shell companies and kickbacks.
January 30
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Secrets Behind Customer Satisfaction: Insights from Erie and Amica
Erie Insurance and Amica Mutual Insurance share their strategies for delivering high customer satisfaction, emphasizing service-minded employees, technical training, and transparent communication.
December 26, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
District Of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
OSHA Proposes $328,545 Fine for New Jersey Contractor Over Fall Hazard Violations
Federal workplace safety officials allege that a New Jersey contractor repeatedly violated safety standards at three sites, citing willful and serious fall-related hazards.
December 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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.
August 21, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Weird
Florida
Massachusetts
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oregon
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Florida
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
