FLSA Suits Hit New Record High in 2013 June 3, 2013 Federal wage and hour lawsuits have reached a surprise record high, according to a report by law firm Seyfarth Shaw...
Injured Workers Opioid Use on Rise in California, Washington June 3, 2013 By Don Jergler Editor’s Note: This is part of a larger report on opioid use by injured workers. This particular part covers the...
Insurer Group Mostly Happy with Missouri Legislative Session June 3, 2013 The Missouri General Assembly has passed several industry-supported insurance-related bills this year. One measure, SB 322, makes it easier for...
AIG Sues Ex-U.Va. Lax Player Over Claim June 3, 2013 A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend was sued by American International Group over his...
Agencies See Underwriting Changes in Homeowners Market June 3, 2013 The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) said its recent survey shows significant market changes in the Northeast — with the homeowners...
New York City Tops List of Cities With Most Questionable Claims June 3, 2013 New York City tops the list of U.S. cities with the highest number of questionable insurance claims, according to the...
Industry Results Show Positive Signs for Workers’ Comp Line, NCCI’s Chief Economist Says May 20, 2013 For the workers’ compensation market, 2012 turned out to be a much better year than 2011, according to NCCI’s Chief...
State Farm Appeals Katrina Fraud Ruling in Mississippi May 20, 2013 State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. is asking a judge to void a jury’s finding that the company defrauded the...
Risk Retention Groups Show Strong Financial Stability: Demotech May 20, 2013 Risk retention groups (RRGs) continue to display strong and stable results, according to a recent analysis of year-end 2012 financial...
Montana Enacts Insurance Compact Legislation May 20, 2013 Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has made Montana the 43rd state to join the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission. Bullock’s state...