Massachusetts Denies 7.1% Workers’ Comp Rate Hike After 2024 ‘Excessive’ Cut May 20, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw has rejected an industry proposal to raise workers’ compensation rates by 7.1%. As a result,...
New England’s Shield Health Settles Data Breach Cases for $15.3 Million May 20, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Shields Health Care Group has agreed to pay $15.3 million to settle federal and state class actions filed against it...
Maine Lawmakers Thwart Move to Allow Mennonites to Self-Insure May 19, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Maine lawmakers last week rejected a measure that would have permitted followers of the Mennonite religion to self-insure for motor...
New York High Court Unleashes Expanded Liability for Pet Owners May 19, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Dog and other pet owners and insurers in New York are now exposed to increased risk of liability in the...
Ice Cream Sandwich Maker Blames Agent for Lack of Recall Insurance After $4.5M Loss May 14, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson The maker of Chipwich ice cream sandwiches is suing its insurance broker alleging the agency was negligent in failing to...
Maine Weighs What to Do When Religion Collides With Auto Insurance May 13, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Maine lawmakers today are expected to consider a measure that would allow followers of the Mennonite religion to self-insure for...
Space War: Marsh Sues Willis Over Aviation Insurance Hires Soliciting Clients May 12, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Insurance broker Marsh USA is asking a New York court to stop several former employees and rival Willis Towers Watson...
Lloyd’s Loses Bid to Avoid $800K in Prejudgment Interest May 9, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Lloyd’s of London has been told it must pay an extra $800,000 in prejudgment interest on a $2.5 million building...
New York School District Sues Two Insurers Over Coverage for Child Victim Claims May 8, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson A Long Island school district is accusing two insurers of ducking their responsibilities to defend and indemnify it against lawsuits...
Maryland Takes Action Against Erie Insurance Over Bias Claims May 5, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Maryland’s insurance regulator has announced actions to settle a long-running dispute with Erie Insurance Group over a report on the...