Workers’ Compensation Insurer Beacon Mutual Dealing With Ransomware Attack February 10, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson Rhode Island-based Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. has experienced a ransomware attack and is in the process of determining what information...
Insurance Ad During Super Bowl Aims to Win Over Frustrated New York Fans February 6, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson New York football fans may not be happy that neither the Giants nor Bills nor Jets made it to Super...
Immunity Upheld for State Officials Over COVID-Related Nursing Home Deaths February 5, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed a proposed class action against New Jersey government officials on behalf of...
MAPFRE Denied Injunction Against AAA Auto Insurance Sales in Massachusetts February 3, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson MAPFRE Insurance has been denied a preliminary injunction to keep AAA Northeast from selling auto insurance policies in Massachusetts in...
Historic Fishing Community Mourns 7 Lives Lost in Another Tragedy at Sea February 2, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The U.S. Coast Guard’s Northeast Division is investigating the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean off the Massachusetts...
Federal Judge Puts Brakes on New Hampshire Plan to Abolish Car Inspections January 30, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A federal court judge has halted New Hampshire’s plan to end motor vehicle inspections. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty...
Owner of Assisted Living Home Where 10 Died in Fire Denied Access to Insurance Funds January 29, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The owner of the Massachusetts assisted living facility Gabriel House where 10 people were killed and 30 injured in a...
Fire in Connecticut Damages 5 Businesses Including Popular Restaurant January 29, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A fire in a commercial plaza in Thomaston, Connecticut damaged five businesses including a popular restaurant, Patti’s Place. Firefighters battled...
Judge Allows Dali Manager’s Bid to Limit Liability for Baltimore Bridge Collapse January 28, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A federal judge has allowed the manager of the cargo ship Dali involved in the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis...
Insurance Covers Settlement Paid by Stocks Instead of Money: Delaware High Court January 26, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A settlement paid by stocks rather than money is a covered loss that must be paid by an insurer, the...