In Fireworks Factory Explosion, James River Must Defend Owners, Court Says January 14, 2022 By William Rabb A federal appeals court has found that an insurance carrier has a duty to its policyholders in wrongful death and...
‘Game Changer’: Florida Supreme Court Ruling Could Chill Punitive Damages Claims January 13, 2022 By William Rabb Punitive damages, long the scourge of businesses named in lawsuits, and a tricky issue for insurers, may soon be much...
No Need for Experts in Claims Litigation: Just Use Google Earth, Florida Bill Says January 12, 2022 By William Rabb Insurers would no longer need to hire expensive expert witnesses in some claims disputes, but could rely on Google maps...
Southeast Lawmakers Meet This Week with Comp, Captive and Property Insurance Bills on Their Plates January 11, 2022 By William Rabb Legislatures in most Southern states convene this week and dozens of insurance-related bills are now in the hoppers. Here’s a...
In Bad-Faith Claims, Florida Appeals Court Scores One for Insurer, One Against January 10, 2022 By William Rabb Remember George Costanza’s trick in “Seinfeld,” the 1990s TV sitcom? When he couldn’t (or didn’t want to) pay his rent...
Could New Florida Appeals Court Help on Insurance Litigation? January 4, 2022 By William Rabb The Florida Supreme Court’s call for an additional appellate court and six – now seven – new judges in the...
$9,000 an Hour for Comp Attorney Fee Has Tongues Wagging in Florida December 28, 2021 By William Rabb Few things in Florida workers’ compensation have been a bigger issue over the last decade than claimants’ attorneys’ fees. Despite...
Comma-tose: Florida Coverage Case Hinged on Punctuation Question December 22, 2021 By William Rabb Coverage disputes often hinge on the exact wording of an insurance policy. In a case in federal court in South...
New Kid on Block Will Use Tech, Rapid Repair Networks to Survive Florida Market December 21, 2021 By William Rabb When the Florida insurance world heard that a newly formed homeowners’ insurance carrier was stepping into the troubled Florida waters,...
Insurer Can Keep Using its Own Repair Contractor, Florida Appeals Court Finds December 21, 2021 By William Rabb For the fourth time this year, a Florida appeals court has decided in favor of People’s Trust Insurance Co., requiring...