U.S. Crop Writers Post Record Premium Growth on Commodity Prices, Innovation: AM Best July 29, 2022 Premiums in the federal multi-peril crop insurance (MPCI) program surged in 2021 to a record high of $14.9 billion, an...
Lloyd’s of London’s Ascot, Marsh Provide Insurance for Ukraine Sea Corridor July 29, 2022 By Carolyn Cohn Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot and broker Marsh on Friday launched marine cargo and war insurance for grain and food...
Industry’s Blockchain Project, B3i, Ceases to Trade After Filing for Insolvency July 29, 2022 By L.S. Howard The industry’s blockchain project, B3i, has ceased activities and filed for insolvency following unsuccessful funding rounds. “The directors, following consultation...
Appeals Court Reverses Verdict Against Surgeon in Spinal Implant Kickback Case July 29, 2022 A federal appellate court overturned a $5.5 million jury verdict against a Missouri orthopedic surgeon who is accused in a...
Detective: Alex Jones ‘Most Dangerous’ Type of Attack Denier July 29, 2022 By Jim Vertuno The detective who led the investigation into the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack testified Tuesday that there are three...
Tobacco Firms Sued for $133 Million in Missed Settlement Payouts July 29, 2022 By Erik Larson Philip Morris USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and more than a dozen other tobacco companies were sued by Iowa’s attorney...
Freight Broker Sues Liberty Mutual for ‘Excessive’ Work Comp Premiums July 29, 2022 An Illinois freight broker has filed a lawsuit accusing Liberty Mutual of overcharging it by demanding payment of workers’ compensation...
Director of 9/11 Fund Picked to Estimate Cost of J&J Talc Claims July 29, 2022 By Steven Church The lawyer who oversaw payments to victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will be appointed by a federal judge...
State Farm Settles Alabama Class Action Charging it Underpaid Claims July 29, 2022 By William Rabb Did State Farm Insurance employ a clever device to reduce its payout – sometimes to zero – on thousands of...
Massachusetts Looks to Shield Abortion Providers, Patients From Other States July 29, 2022 By Steve LeBlanc Massachusetts lawmakers approved a sweeping abortion bill Tuesday aimed in part at building a firewall to protect access to the...