Flood Model Changes Help Hiscox Re & ILS Enter U.S. Flood Market August 6, 2018 By L.S. Howard Less than 12 percent of U.S. homeowners have a flood insurance policy, despite the fact that flooding is the country’s...
Hawaii Jury Sides with Couple in Disability Discrimination Suit August 6, 2018 A jury in Hawaii has sided with a Maui couple in a $1.9 million disability discrimination lawsuit against their condo...
Weather Ranks Top in Causes of Home Damage: Travelers August 6, 2018 Wind is the most common claim while fire is the most expensive claim for homeowners, according to Travelers Companies’ recently...
Flood Insurance Uptake Rises in Texas but Increase May Not Last August 6, 2018 By Meghan Hoyer and Juan A. Lozano Federal data indicates the number of homes in Texas with flood insurance has risen in the year since Hurricane Harvey...
Cybersecurity Tops D&O Liability Risks: Willis Towers Watson August 6, 2018 Cybersecurity is the top directors and officers (D&O) liability concern for organizations today, while claims brought by employees, including claims...
Class-Action Status OK’d in Oklahoma Suit Over Earthquakes August 6, 2018 Central Oklahoma residents won’t get a trial this fall for a case against an oil company accused of triggering earthquakes...
Surplus Lines Bill Among Laws Vetoed by R.I. Governor As she Cleared Desk August 6, 2018 By Elizabeth Blosfield Among the three laws vetoed by Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as she cleared her desk of all pending legislation...
Texas Seeks Input on Changes to Catastrophe Data Call Standards August 6, 2018 Texas insurance regulators have responded to insurer requests for revisions to its standards for catastrophe data calls and is seeking...
Maryland Appeals Court Says Insurer Has Duty To Defend in Hidden Camera Case August 6, 2018 By Elizabeth Blosfield The Maryland Court of Special Appeals has concluded Harleysville Preferred Insurance Co. has a duty to defend the limited liability...
Auto Insurer Loses Appeal for Dismissal of Complaints in Louisiana Claims Dispute August 6, 2018 By Stephanie K. Jones In late June, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled against an insurer and its insureds seeking summary judgement dismissing complaints against...