Judge Strikes Down Parts of Michigan Towing Law March 8, 2021 A judge struck down portions of a Michigan towing law as unconstitutional after low-income Detroit residents shared extraordinary stories of...
Fight Brewing over Insurer-Backed California Bill That Includes Autobody Shops March 8, 2021 By Don Jergler An insurance industry-backed California bill to create a new regulatory board for towing and storage companies under the California Department...
Multidistrict COVID Business Interruption Case Against Society Insurance Advances March 8, 2021 By Jim Sams A federal judge in Chicago has denied Society Insurance’s motions to dismiss three “bellwether” lawsuits filed by hospitality businesses that...
Washington Insurance Commissioner-Backed Bill to Ban Use of Credit Scores Amended March 8, 2021 A Washington bill to ban insurers from using consumers’ credit scores to determine auto and homeowner insurance premiums was gutted...
Back in Business: Insurance Pros Ready to Aid Small Business Recovery March 8, 2021 By Andrea Wells It’s been a tough road for small businesses, with a vast majority reporting they lost revenue during the past year...
Washington Port Commissioner Faces Suit over Helicopter Crash March 8, 2021 Three people have filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Port of Skagit commissioner over alleged injuries sustained in a...
5 Questions to Ask Customers Considering a Family Farm Business February 22, 2021 By Patrick Wraight According to a March 2020 article by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, agritourism operations in the U.S. generated more than...
How Your Diversity & Inclusion Plan Can Positively Impact Recruiting February 22, 2021 By Mary Newgard Here are the top two statements insurance agencies said to me in 2020: “We need to find top talent.” “I...
Industry Trends to Exploit for 2021 February 22, 2021 By Catherine Oak and Bill Schoeffler The insurance industry is so intertwined with the economy and society. Any noticeable change in either will have impacts on...
It Could Have Been Worse. COVID-19’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation February 22, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson While it obviously presented challenges, 2020 is looking like it may not have been such a bad year for workers’...