Uber Can’t Avoid Driver Classification Lawsuit, Says Supreme Court May 18, 2021 By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away Uber’s bid to avoid a lawsuit over whether drivers for the ride-hailing...
Retired Black Players Fight NFL Brain Injury Payout Algorithm Based on Race May 18, 2021 By Maryclaire Dale and Michelle R. Smith Thousands of retired Black professional football players, their families and supporters are demanding an end to the controversial use of...
Supreme Court Backs Energy Firms Against Baltimore on Legal Issue in Climate Case May 18, 2021 By Lawrence Hurley The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of BP PLC, Chevron Corp., Exxon Mobil Corp., Royal Dutch Shell...
People Moves: Midwestern Insurance Alliance Adds Young in California, Crest Adds Holt in Colorado May 18, 2021 Midwestern Insurance Alliance has named Robert Young to its wholesale division as vice president of business development. Young will be...
The Potential Liabilities for Cities, Insurers from Florida’s New ‘Anti-Riot’ Law May 18, 2021 By Jamie Alan Cole and Eric Stettin The right to protest in America is a fundamental right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution,...
People Moves: Security First Names Lockhart CFO; Freeland Joins Alliant in Tenn.; SIU Adds Hayes Everett in Georgia May 18, 2021 Lockhart Named CFO of Florida-Based Security First Insurance Security First Insurance, a private homeowners insurer in Florida, has promoted David...
Iowa Town Evacuated After Fiery Train Derailment May 17, 2021 Thick black smoke billowed into the air on May 16 after a train derailed in northwest Iowa, prompting authorities to...
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Takes Big Stake in Aon May 17, 2021 By Jonathan Stempel Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said on Monday it has taken a $943 million stake in insurance brokerage Aon Plc and sold...
InterWest Opens New Nevada Office, Acquires Aegis in California May 17, 2021 InterWest Insurance Services LLC has opened a new office in Reno, Nev., and has acquired Aegis Insurance Markets in Truckee,...
Corporate Crime: How Fidelity Bonds May Reduce Its Impact on Your Business May 17, 2021 By Cynthia Combs This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Fidelity bonds differ from liability insurance and errors...