Houston Approves New Post-Harvey Flood Construction Rule April 16, 2018 By Juan A. Lozano Houston officials have approved a rule for new homes and other buildings in the city’s flood plains that will require...
Data Show Rise in Fatal Car Crashes on 4/20 Marijuana ‘Holiday’ April 16, 2018 By Lindsey Tanner Marijuana users’ self-proclaimed holiday is linked with a slight increase in fatal U.S. car crashes, an analysis of 25 years...
Rising Claims Frequency Hampers Results in Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Sector April 16, 2018 The underwriting performance in the U.S. directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance market deteriorated significantly in 2017. Competitive pricing and...
When Dogs Bite: Dog-Related Losses Account for One-Third of Homeowners Liability Claims Costs April 16, 2018 Dog bites and other dog-related injuries accounted for more than one third of all homeowners liability claim dollars paid out...
What Cyber Exposures and Coverage Gaps Keep Risk Managers Up at Night April 16, 2018 By Amy O'Connor Risk managers are very concerned about the cyber risks facing their companies and are heavily investing in protection against cyber...
Michigan Auto Insurance Assessment Rising to $192 April 16, 2018 Michigan drivers with auto insurance will pay $192 annually per vehicle to cover unlimited medical benefits for severely injured motorists...
New York Court Affirms Gas Company on the Hook for Environmental Cleanup Costs April 16, 2018 By Elizabeth Blosfield The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that KeySpan Gas East Corporation is responsible for costs to clean up...
Gov. Scott Signs Bill to Combat Florida Prescription Opioid Abuse April 2, 2018 By Joe Reedy Gov. Rick Scott has signed Florida’s opioid legislation into law, a move seen by many as a good first step...
National Hurricane Center Updates Hurricane Irma Death Toll April 2, 2018 The death toll from Hurricane Irma’s catastrophic rampage across the Caribbean and the southeastern U.S. has risen to 44 fatalities...
Staged Car Crashes in South Carolina a Growing Problem April 2, 2018 Officials in South Carolina say a rising number of staged automobile crashes are becoming a problem in the state. The...