New Florida Workers’ Comp Rules in Effect for Employer Penalties, Exemptions July 26, 2023 This month, a number of new workers’ compensation rules took effect in Florida, affecting penalties for employers who fail to...
Head Scratcher? Claims Litigation Not Named as Major Factor in Florida Insolvencies July 26, 2023 By William Rabb Despite years of complaints from Florida property insurers and some lawmakers that out-of-control claims litigation was destroying the industry, recent...
Woman Forced Child to Start Fire to Collect Insurance, Georgia Commissioner Says July 25, 2023 Georgia authorities said a 34-year-old woman has been charged with arson and child cruelty after she forced her stepchild to...
Alabama Firefighter Dies, Another Wounded After Attack at Fire House July 25, 2023 An Alabama firefighter who was shot inside his fire station will be laid to rest today, providing a small measure...
After Decades of Delays, Coal Miners Hail Rule to Slow Black Lung Disease July 25, 2023 A half-century ago, the nation`s top health experts urged the federal agency in charge of mine safety to adopt strict...
Wesco Settles Coverage Dispute Over $36 Million IRA Financial Cyber Attack July 25, 2023 By William Rabb Wesco Insurance, a part of AmTrust, has agreed to settle its dispute with a financial firm that lost millions in...
PointeNorth Group Acquires Cooper Agency in Georgia July 25, 2023 PointeNorth Insurance Group, one of the largest locally owned agencies in the Southeast, has acquired Cooper Insurance & Associates in...
One Year Old, US Climate Law is Turbocharging Clean Energy, Raising Issues for Insurers July 25, 2023 On a recent day under the July sun, three men heaved solar panels onto the roof of a roomy, two-story...
Farmers Forced to Rescind Thousands of Nonrenewal Notices in Georgia July 24, 2023 By William Rabb About the same time that it announced a major pull-back from the Florida and California markets, Farmers Insurance also sent...
Residents of Memphis Suburb Told to Avoid Tap Water After Fuel Spill July 24, 2023 Residents of a Tennessee city must keep avoiding using their tap water after diesel fuel being used to power a...