Industry Files Dog Exclusions for Homeowners Policies February 28, 2011 A national insurance advisory organization is filing three endorsements to allow insurers to exclude personal and umbrella liability coverage for...
Mortgage Crisis Author Lewis Sued for Defamation by Asset Manager February 28, 2011 By Grant McCool Michael Lewis, best-selling author of “The Big Short” about the mortgage meltdown, has been sued for defamation by an asset...
Crump Reaches Standstill Agreement with Former Employee, R-T Specialty February 28, 2011 Dallas-based Crump’s Property & Casualty Insurance Services Division (Crump P&C), which is part of insurance wholesaler Crump Group Inc., announced...
No D&O Insurance at Berkshire, Other Notes from Buffett’s Letter February 28, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Giant Berkshire Hathaway, which makes much of its money on insurance and investing insurance premiums, does not provide liability insurance...
Liability Charges for Amex Adding Up February 28, 2011 American Express Co. said it could face up to an additional $500 million in losses from lawsuits and governmental examinations,...
Woman Awarded $1.14 Million After Atlanta Sidewalk Fall February 28, 2011 A Fulton County, Georgia jury has awarded $1.14 million in damages to a woman who fell after getting her heel...
North Carolina Senate Panel Alters Malpractice Awards Cap Bill February 28, 2011 A legislative committee debating a measure that would place limits on awards in medical malpractice lawsuits and change some rules...
Author’s Libel Suit Against Comedian Seinfeld Thrown Out February 28, 2011 By David B. Caruso A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a cookbook author who accused Jerry Seinfeld of hurting her reputation by...
Michigan Lags in Snowmobile Safety: Report February 28, 2011 Michigan’s snowy winters and 6,200 miles of groomed trails make it a magnet for snowmobilers, but all that fun comes...
Judge Seeks Narrowing of Sept. 11 Wrongful Death Suit February 28, 2011 By Larry Neumeister A judge is urging lawyers in the June trial of the only wrongful death case remaining from the Sept. 11...