Another Setback for Florida Workers’ Comp as Temporary Disability Benefit Cap Struck Down June 20, 2016 By Amy O'Connor The Florida Supreme Court has delivered another blow to Florida’s workers’ compensation system with a ruling that the state’s statutory...
Specialized Environmental Coverage Tools a Must for Today’s Farm Operations June 20, 2016 By Harrison W. Scheider Recent court and regulatory actions across the country with regard to environmental pollution exclusions in insurance policies have shown the...
New Hampshire Warns of Improper Billing for Mammograms June 20, 2016 The New Hampshire Insurance Department issued a consumer alert on June 6 concerning health insurance denials and mammograms. The department...
What Agents Should Know About the Surety Bond Market June 20, 2016 By Eric Halsey As a property/casualty insurance agent, you’re used to focusing on providing your clients with top-quality service and serving as a...
Opioid Prescriptions in Workers’ Compensation Cases Decline: WCRI Study June 20, 2016 A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found “noticeable decreases” in the amount of opioids prescribed per...
Philly Judge to Release Sandusky’s Insurance Lawsuit Records June 20, 2016 A Philadelphia judge has ordered the public release of sealed documents from a lawsuit that could reveal details about a...
Contractor’s Professional Mitigation of Damages Coverage June 20, 2016 By David Krug As contractors’ professional liability insurance products continue to develop and evolve in the marketplace, many contractors aren’t aware of a...
10 Things to Know About Umbrella Coverage June 20, 2016 There is no “standard” umbrella. — Christopher J. Boggs, vice president of education, Insurance Journal Academy of Insurance Agents should...
Connecticut Licenses New Health Care Captive June 20, 2016 Connecticut Insurance Department announced that it has licensed a non-profit captive insurance cooperative comprising several Connecticut municipalities and school districts....
How to Avoid D&O Policy Pitfalls – and Declined Claims: Marsh Report June 20, 2016 By L.S. Howard When a directors and officers (D&O) claim is declined, it can be catastrophic for an insured, forcing the company to...