North Dakota Lawmaker Questions Reserves in Workers’ Comp Opt-Out Plans August 11, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones A state representative from North Dakota, who serves on the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Committee at the National Conference of Insurance...
Business-Backed Group Pushes for Workers’ Comp Opt-Out in Illinois August 8, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones An Illinois think tank has issued a report expressing support for a workers’ compensation opt-out system, stating that it would...
Professional Liability ‘Business Enterprise Exclusion’ Upheld in Wisconsin August 8, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Wisconsin Supreme Court has put to a rest a case in which an insured alleged breach of faith when...
License Revoked by 2 States but Northern Illinois Agency Stays Open August 8, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones By taking advantage of legal appeals processes, an Illinois managing general agency has been able to continue operations for more...
SLSOT Using Data to Better Communicate with Surplus Line Market Stakeholders August 4, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Surplus lines may not be the most widely understood segment of the property/casualty insurance industry but for risk managers of...
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Professional Liability ‘Business Enterprise Exclusion’ July 29, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Wisconsin Supreme Court has put to a rest a case in which an insured alleged breach of faith when...
Texas Attorney: Information-Heavy Healthcare a Huge Target for Cyber Crime July 25, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Healthcare organizations contain a wealth of personal information, making them them the number one target for cyber breaches, according to...
SLSOT’s Essary Intent on Using Data to Better Communicate with Stakeholders July 25, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Surplus lines may not be the most widely understood segment of the property/casualty insurance industry but for risk managers of...
Oklahoma High Court: Workers’ Comp Icy Sidewalk ‘Slip and Fall’ Claim Compensable July 25, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Oklahoma Supreme Court reversed the decision of an Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission administrative law judge and ruled that a...
Growth Partners: Equity Firm Kohlberg Invests in Wholesaler U.S. Risk July 25, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Dallas-based international specialty lines underwriting manager and wholesale broker U.S. Risk Insurance Group Inc. has agreed to partner with the...