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
New York City on the Brink of Its Largest Snowstorm in Two Years
New York City anticipates a major winter storm, possibly marking the most significant snowfall event since January 2022.
February 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Jury Orders Monsanto to Pay Record $2.2 Billion in Roundup Cancer Case
A Pennsylvania jury awards a historic $2.2 billion to a former Roundup user in a landmark verdict against Bayer AG’s Monsanto unit over cancer claims.
January 29, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Court Upholds Insurer’s Denial of Vulture-Related Roof Damage Claim Under Infestation Exclusion
A court’s decision to uphold an insurer’s claim denial for roof damage caused by turkey vultures highlights the complexities in defining ’infestation’ for insurance purposes.
January 25, 2024
Litigation
Property
Weird
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Water Authority Targeted in International Cyberattack Linked to Iranian Hackers
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.
January 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
California
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Rite Aid Faces Facial Recognition Tech Ban Following FTC Allegations
Settling with the FTC, Rite Aid faces a five-year ban on facial recognition technology amid claims of incorrect usage and bias against minority shoppers.
December 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
Pennsylvania
Shohei Ohtani’s Unique Dodgers Contract Draws Parallels with Life Insurance
Shohei Ohtani’s novel contract structure with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reminiscent of life insurance payouts and Bobby Bonilla’s famous contract, sparks discussions on creative financing in sports and insurance sectors.
December 12, 2023
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
California
Pennsylvania
Federal Court Orders Remand in Pennsylvania Bad Faith Insurance Case Involving UIM Claim
In a pivotal decision, the Federal Court remands a bad faith insurance case to state court, highlighting the complexities of underinsured motorist claims and adjuster conduct.
December 4, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Pennsylvania
Inaugural Innovation Summit Steers Climate Resilience from Ideation to Action
To foster better collaboration and transparency, the Catastrophe Resiliency Council proposes an Open Industry Exposure Database for climate risk research.
December 4, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Court Approves CBD Oil Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation Case
In a pivotal decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rules in favor of reimbursing CBD oil under the Workers’ Compensation Act, challenging traditional views.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
Accounting for Similarities. What Stakeholders Believe The Institutes’ Affiliation with the IASA Can Deliver
The Malvern, Pa.-based Institutes’ latest affiliation promises to introduce the skills and experience of insurance accounting and systems administration professionals to a much wider audience.
November 2, 2023
Education & Training
Risk Management
Technology
Pennsylvania
Unveiling Modern Trial Tactics in Transportation Cases through Expert Roundtable
CLM’s Transportation Community experts discuss virtual mediations and assessing the strength of the plaintiff’s attorney.
October 31, 2023
Auto
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Erie Insurance Faces Accusations of Racial Bias in Underwriting Practices
Erie Insurance defends its practice of telling agents to use subjective factors when judging a potential customer. Maryland regulators say the company sought to exclude Black and Hispanic people.
October 30, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Maryland
New York
Pennsylvania
Berkshire Off Hook in Sexual Assault on School Bus
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court and held that a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. unit does not have to defend or indemnify the Pittsburgh Public School District or a bus company in a special needs student’s sexual assault aboard a school bus.
September 27, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Insurer Disclosure of AI in Utilization Review
Pennsylvania lawmakers have filed legislation that would require insurers to disclose when artificial intelligence is used during the utilization review process.
September 13, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
