Challenges of Insuring Rentals and Multi-Unit Housing August 7, 2023 By Jahna Jacobson The age-old question in insuring rentals and multi-unit housing is, “Who covers what?” Whether it’s owner-occupied housing or a landlord-tenant...
Connecticut Agent’s Failure to Disclose Dog Comes Back to Bite Homeowner August 7, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A Connecticut homeowner who is being sued by a woman who alleges his dog bit her in the face is...
Specialty P/C Insurers Outperform Their U.S. Peers: Report August 7, 2023 By L.S. Howard U.S. property/casualty insurers that focused on difficult to place risks distanced themselves from their peers in key metrics measuring earnings,...
Hail and Wind from Thunderstorms Caused $5.5 Billion in Damage, KCC Says July 17, 2023 Severe weather created when a stationary front trapped warm, humid air over Texas and the Southeast caused an estimated $5.5...
Humphreys Confirmed as Pennsylvania Insurance Chief July 17, 2023 The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously confirmed Michael Humphreys to serve as the state’s insurance commissioner. Governor Josh Shapiro nominated Humphreys, who...
Washington Proposed Rule Beefs up Refinery Worker Protections July 17, 2023 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing updated workplace safety rules for petroleum refineries designed to prevent...
Massachusetts Judge Rejects Auto Insurance Class Actions Over Diminished Value July 17, 2023 A judge in Massachusetts denied class certifications for claimants seeking payments from two insurers for the lost resale value of...
Push to Lower Wildfire Risk Across West Stumbles in Places July 17, 2023 By Matthew Brown Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in...
Construction-Defect Subrogation on the Rise But it Just Became More Difficult in Florida July 17, 2023 Florida lawmakers this year approved a law that could help reduce liability insurance premiums for home and condo builders –...
California Workers’ Comp Insurer Combined Losses and Expenses in 2022 Were $15B July 17, 2023 The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its report on workers’ compensation losses and expenses for 2022. Key...