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...
Business Council Touts Workers’ Comp Savings in New York August 6, 2018 The Business Council of New York State Inc. has touted the newly approved 11.7 percent reduction in loss cost rates,...
Texas Petrochemical Contractor to Pay $135K in Disability Discrimination Suit Settlement August 6, 2018 A Texas petrochemical services company that fired three brothers because of a blood disorder that they shared will pay $135,000...
Michigan State Sues Insurers Over Nassar Victims’ Sex Assault Claims Coverage August 6, 2018 Michigan State University has filed suit against 13 insurance carriers over coverage of sexual assault claims by victims of now-imprisoned...
Texas Sees 10.6% Growth in Surplus Lines Premium at Mid-Year August 6, 2018 May 2018 was the highest-grossing month for surplus lines premium in Texas, with $681 million recorded, the Surplus Lines Stamping...