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State Insurance Legislators Endorse "Colorado-Plus" Model for Dental Plan MLRs

State Insurance Legislators Endorse "Colorado-Plus" Model for Dental Plan MLRs

The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.
January 30, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Colorado Massachusetts West Virginia

DuPont and Affiliates Settle Ohio Lawsuit for $110 Million Over Toxic Chemical Releases

DuPont and Affiliates Settle Ohio Lawsuit for $110 Million Over Toxic Chemical Releases

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agree to pay $110 million to Ohio for environmental damage from PFAS chemicals used in a West Virginia facility, marking a significant legal resolution.
December 1, 2023 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Delaware Ohio West Virginia

West Virginia Supreme Court Rules for Continuous Trigger in Long-Tail Illness Claims Against Insurers

West Virginia Supreme Court Rules for Continuous Trigger in Long-Tail Illness Claims Against Insurers

West Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling mandates insurers to cover long-tail illness claims, emphasizing the continuous trigger theory for policies expired years prior.
November 15, 2023 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management West Virginia

Former Allstate Adjuster Faces Jail Time, Forfeits Assets Over Fraudulent Claims

Former Allstate Adjuster Faces Jail Time, Forfeits Assets Over Fraudulent Claims

Discover how a one-time reputable claims adjuster’s illicit actions led to a steep fall from grace, shedding light on the critical role of integrity in the claims industry.
October 24, 2023 Fraud Insurance Industry South Carolina West Virginia

West Virginia Leads in Animal-Related Insurance Claims, AAA Reports

West Virginia Leads in Animal-Related Insurance Claims, AAA Reports

The surge in claims corresponds with the fall, the mating season for deer, heightening the chance of vehicular collisions.
October 13, 2023 Auto Education & Training Insurance Industry West Virginia

Judge Rules Plaintiff’s Proximity to Insured Vehicle Excludes Him From Coverage

Judge Rules Plaintiff’s Proximity to Insured Vehicle Excludes Him From Coverage

An insurance company isn’t required to cover a man who was severely injured after he was struck by a vehicle in the process of helping an unconscious motorist.
October 13, 2023 Auto Insurance Industry Litigation West Virginia

Climate Change’s Toll on Homeowners and Insurance

Climate Change’s Toll on Homeowners and Insurance

Millions of American homeowners are confronting a growing financial dilemma as climate change-driven wildfires and floods push their home insurance rates to unprecedented levels. The situation is compounded when insurers decide to withdraw coverage.
September 21, 2023 Insurance Industry Property California Florida Kentucky Louisiana South Dakota

$11.75M Settlement in Elementary School Special Needs Abuse Cases

$11.75M Settlement in Elementary School Special Needs Abuse Cases

The special needs classroom abuse civil cases at Holz Elementary have settled for a record amount, making it the largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history.
August 2, 2023 Liability Litigation West Virginia

Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty To Issuing $850K+ In Fake Payments To His Business

Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty To Issuing $850K+ In Fake Payments To His Business

Paul Richard Massey, a resident of West Virginia, recently pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges. Massey, who worked as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company from 2015 to June 2019, confessed to issuing fraudulent payments to a business that he owns.
April 25, 2023 Fraud Property West Virginia

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion

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

Opioid Ruling Too Broad: West Virginia Supreme Court

Opioid Ruling Too Broad: West Virginia Supreme Court

The West Virginia Supreme Court said Monday a lower court’s order prohibiting insurers from pursuing litigation against an opioid pharmaceutical distributor in other states was overly broad.
November 17, 2021 Liability Litigation West Virginia

Patients Could Get ER Bills as Insurer Moves to Deny Claims it Deems Non-Emergent

Patients Could Get ER Bills as Insurer Moves to Deny Claims it Deems Non-Emergent

Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare is cracking down on unnecessary emergency room visits with a new policy starting July 1 that the American Hospital Association says will jeopardize patients’ health and threaten them with financial penalties.
June 10, 2021 Life & Health Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut

West Virginia Chemical Plant Explosion Injures Four

West Virginia Chemical Plant Explosion Injures Four

A large explosion at a West Virginia chemical plant flung debris more than a mile away late on Tuesday night, injuring at least four people and forcing a nearby highway and some schools closed, officials said.
December 9, 2020 Excess & Surplus Lines Subrogation Workers' Compensation West Virginia

Toyota’s Fuel Pump Recall Now Covers Nearly 6M Vehicles Worldwide

Toyota’s Fuel Pump Recall Now Covers Nearly 6M Vehicles Worldwide

Toyota expanded a worldwide fuel pump recall to a total of 5.84 million vehicles for a defect that could cause the part to fail. In the United States, the total number of vehicles involved in this safety recall is now approximately 3.34 million vehicles.
October 30, 2020 Auto Subrogation Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California

Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores

Multiple Industries To Be Affected By Nationwide Availability Of Flood Risk Scores

As Hurricane Laura bears down on the Gulf Coast, residents are preparing for what could be a historic storm surge.
August 26, 2020 Property Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
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