
Virginia’s "Bad Faith" Insurance Bill Sparks Controversy Over Potential Litigation and Premium Increases
Virginia’s proposed "bad faith" insurance bill could lead to significant litigation and motor vehicle insurance premium hikes, impacting consumers and businesses.
March 14, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Virginia

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

Louisiana Sets Precedent with Mandatory Smoking Cessation Coverage
A landmark Louisiana law mandates health insurance to cover six months of smoking cessation treatments, marking a significant public health advancement.
February 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Louisiana
Virginia

Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector
Rite-Aid’s recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Virginia
Washington

Virginia School Shooting Sparks Legal Dilemma: Workers’ Compensation or $40 Million Lawsuit for Injured Teacher?
A heated debate has emerged about the once-unimaginable shooting of a teacher by her 6-year-old student: How should the school district take care of the teacher?
October 27, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Virginia

The Threat of Tornadoes and Severe Weather Rises in the South
Portions of the South are facing the increased threat of severe weather and tornadoes this time of year. We are in the period known as the ‘second tornado season’ for many residents in the south. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges residents, particularly across the South and southern Plains to stay vigilant.
October 5, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kansas

It’s Not an "Insurance Crisis" -- It’s a Risk Crisis
Ten states -- Louisiana, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia -- as well as additional plaintiffs, are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) over its new methodology for pricing flood insurance, Risk Rating 2.0.
September 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

States Urge Judge to Reject Dismissal Motion in Flood Insurance Lawsuit
Florida and other states are trying to fend off an attempt by the Biden administration to end a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.
September 8, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

School Shooting Lawsuit Tests Limits of Workers’ Comp
Increasing school violence across the country raises questions about whether educators who are injured and eligible for workers compensation can sue their employers.
August 31, 2023
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Virginia

10 States Sue FEMA Over Higher Flood Insurance Rates
Ten states and dozens of municipalities are suing the Biden administration over rate hikes in the National Flood Insurance Program. That program offers coverage in high-risk flood areas and is administered by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
June 2, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Florida
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi

Virginia Beach, Virginia Hit With EF3 Tornado
A state of emergency has been declared in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after an EF3 tornado hit the city. The tornado struck the Great Neck area of the city around 6 p.m. on Sunday, causing significant damage.
May 2, 2023
Property
Virginia

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion
Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Iowa
Lawsuit Over Firm’s Perusal Of Former Worker’s Personal Emails Reinstated
A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated litigation filed against an emergency physician practice by a former worker who charged the company with violating federal law for perusing her personal emails.
Amanda Carson, a physician’s assistant, worked at Greenville, South Carolina-based EmergencyMD LLC as an independent contractor from February 2014 until May 2017, according to the ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, in Amanda Carson v. EmergencyMD LLC et. al.
In accepting the position, she agreed to be bound by company policies, including its electronic communications policy, the ruling said.
February 10, 2023
Litigation
Virginia
Amanda Carson, a physician’s assistant, worked at Greenville, South Carolina-based EmergencyMD LLC as an independent contractor from February 2014 until May 2017, according to the ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, in Amanda Carson v. EmergencyMD LLC et. al.
In accepting the position, she agreed to be bound by company policies, including its electronic communications policy, the ruling said.
Lawsuit Over Firm’s Perusal Of Former Worker’s Personal Emails Reinstated
A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated litigation filed against an emergency physician practice by a former worker who charged the company with violating federal law for perusing her personal emails.
Amanda Carson, a physician’s assistant, worked at Greenville, South Carolina-based EmergencyMD LLC as an independent contractor from February 2014 until May 2017, according to the ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, in Amanda Carson v. EmergencyMD LLC et. al.
In accepting the position, she agreed to be bound by company policies, including its electronic communications policy, the ruling said.
February 10, 2023
Litigation
Virginia
Amanda Carson, a physician’s assistant, worked at Greenville, South Carolina-based EmergencyMD LLC as an independent contractor from February 2014 until May 2017, according to the ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, in Amanda Carson v. EmergencyMD LLC et. al.
In accepting the position, she agreed to be bound by company policies, including its electronic communications policy, the ruling said.

Insurer Introduces Commercial Parametric Flood Coverage In Five States
Parametric flood insurer FloodFlash has announced that it has entered into the US insurance market.
January 17, 2023
Property
California
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Virginia



