Justice Department Urges Congress to Rewrite Regulatory Policy August 12, 2020 By David Shepardson The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday urged Congress to revise a 74-year-law that is central to how the government sets...
California Bill Addressing Property Rates in Wildfire-Prone Areas Awaits Hearing August 11, 2020 By Don Jergler The stage has been set for a major battle over a California bill due to be heard in the next...
California Construction Worker Arraigned for Workers’ Comp Fraud August 11, 2020 Meliton Hernandez Martinez Jr., 23, was arraigned today at the Merced County Superior Court in California on multiple felony counts...
Idaho Man Sentenced for ‘Crash And Buy’ Insurance Fraud August 11, 2020 Riley Presher, of Twin Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on Monday for insurance fraud in violation of Idaho Code 41-293. Presher...
Ralph Lauren Suit Alleges Fraud by Insurer Refusing to Cover Coronavirus Losses August 11, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson Fashion firm Ralph Lauren Corp. is suing its insurer to recoup what it says has been a huge drop of...
Texas to Add New Fee to Insurance Form Filings Starting in September August 11, 2020 There will be an additional $20.50 fee on insurance form filings beginning Sept. 1 in Texas, the state insurance department...
COVID-19 a Growing Share of Shrinking Work Comp Claims in 2 States August 11, 2020 By Jim Sams COVID-19 has become a large chunk of a dwindling number of workers’ compensation claims in Florida and California, limited data...
Texas Windstorm Insurance Company: No Rate Change for Now August 11, 2020 The board of directors of Texas’ property insurer last resort for wind and hail in the state’s coastal counties has...
DoubleTree Hotel in Missouri to Pay $45K to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit August 11, 2020 The DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City, Mo., will pay $45,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit...
Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Shareholders Approve Aon, WTW Merger August 11, 2020 Aon plc and Willis Towers Watson announced that two leading proxy advisory firms have recommended that shareholders vote in favor...