Nevada Lawmakers Weigh Fire-Fighting Liability, Coordination May 3, 2021 By Sam Metz Nevada lawmakers on April 28 heard three proposals about changing liability laws and helping fire-fighting agencies coordinate their responses. As...
Washington Deputy Allowed Homicide by Not Arresting Armed Man, Lawsuit Charges May 3, 2021 The wife of a Spokane County, Wash., man killed by his neighbor is suing Spokane County, alleging a sheriff’s deputy’s...
Swiss Re Scores Profit Despite COVID Death Claims, Catastrophe Losses May 3, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Swiss Re reported consolidated net income of USD 333 million in the first quarter of 2021, despite heightened losses in...
In His Own Words: Q&A with Applied Underwriters’ Menzies on Buffet, California and ‘Pumping Entrepreneurial Power’ May 3, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson Steve Menzies, founder and chairman of Applied Underwriters Inc., is a busy man. Since he reacquired his company from Warren...
$1M Settlement in California Suit Over Alleged Assault by Foster Child May 3, 2021 San Diego County has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit by three boys who alleged they were...
Customers Ignored Brands in Shopping for Auto Insurance During Pandemic: J.D. Power May 3, 2021 Many auto insurance customers have shopped around for new policies during the coronavirus pandemic, but few cared about specific brands,...
Insurers Expected to Expand Use of Drones to Survey Damage With Rule Change May 3, 2021 By Jim Sams New Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules are expected to clear the way for expanded commercial use of drones, which are...
Texas, Oklahoma Hailstorms Likely Caused $3.5B in Damage: Accuweather April 30, 2021 Violent spring storms packing high winds and large hailstones in Texas and Oklahoma on April 28 likely caused $3.5 billion...
Firefighter Injured in Blaze at Eastern Missouri Chemical plant April 30, 2021 A firefighter was injured on April 29 during a large fire at a chemical plant in eastern Missouri that forced...
Florida Legislature Passes Major Changes to Auto, Property Insurance Markets April 30, 2021 By Amy O'Connor Florida lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of their 2021 legislative session that make major changes to the...