Wisconsin School District to Pay $450K to Settle Equal Pay Lawsuit July 17, 2023 Verona Area School District in Madison, Wisconsin will pay $450,000, raise salaries, and furnish other relief to settle a pay...
The Bank Soundness Question: What It Means for Agents July 17, 2023 By David W. Tralka Many independent agents have watched with concern as a small number of high-profile banks have faltered during 2023. Just what...
Connecticut High Court Nixes Workers’ Comp for Firefighter With Heart Condition July 17, 2023 A firefighter must be shown to have worked 20 or more hours a week to be eligible for workers’ compensation...
E&O Claim Frequency Is Increasing July 17, 2023 By Chris Burand Through my recent discussions with clients and carriers, it is clear to me that agencies are incurring substantially more errors...
Humphreys Confirmed as Pennsylvania Insurance Chief July 17, 2023 The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously confirmed Michael Humphreys to serve as the state’s insurance commissioner. Governor Josh Shapiro nominated Humphreys, who...
Washington Proposed Rule Beefs up Refinery Worker Protections July 17, 2023 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing updated workplace safety rules for petroleum refineries designed to prevent...
Massachusetts Judge Rejects Auto Insurance Class Actions Over Diminished Value July 17, 2023 A judge in Massachusetts denied class certifications for claimants seeking payments from two insurers for the lost resale value of...
Push to Lower Wildfire Risk Across West Stumbles in Places July 17, 2023 By Matthew Brown Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in...
Construction-Defect Subrogation on the Rise But it Just Became More Difficult in Florida July 17, 2023 Florida lawmakers this year approved a law that could help reduce liability insurance premiums for home and condo builders –...
California Workers’ Comp Insurer Combined Losses and Expenses in 2022 Were $15B July 17, 2023 The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its report on workers’ compensation losses and expenses for 2022. Key...