Insurer Can’t Object to Asbestos Makers’ Bankruptcy, Despite Fraud Concerns February 17, 2023 By William Rabb A liability insurer has no standing to object to its insured’s bankruptcy plan, even if the carrier feels that the...
Orion180: From MGU to Stand-alone HO Insurance Carrier February 17, 2023 Florida-based Orion180, known for its heavy use of technology as a managing general underwriter, is officially transitioning to a stand-alone...
Historic Alabama City Facing Long Road to Recovery From Tornado February 16, 2023 In a Selma neighborhood — a few blocks from the starting point of the 1965 voting rights marches — the...
Guest at Daytona Hotel Dies After Being Struck by Forklift During Storm Repairs February 16, 2023 A guest at an oceanfront hotel in Florida has died after being run over by a forklift working on storm...
Fla. Tort Bill Brings it: Limits Damages, Ends Fee Multipliers, Discloses LOPs – and More February 16, 2023 By William Rabb Outside of insurance attorneys, plaintiffs’ lawyers and some doctors, few people in Florida may be familiar with what are known...
Georgia Bill Would Bar Public Camping But Allows Designated Areas for Homeless February 15, 2023 Georgia cities and counties could be compelled to enforce bans on public camping or sleeping by homeless people under a...
Doctor Headed to Prison After Extensive Hospice Fraud in Mississippi February 15, 2023 A Mississippi physician has been sentenced to five years in prison for healthcare fraud connected to hospice operations in the...
Trial Lawyers Push Back Against Florida Plan for More Insurance Tort Reform February 15, 2023 By William Rabb It’s now clear what the regular session of the Florida Legislature will focus on when lawmakers convene March 7: More...
Former Alfa Agent Named Alabama Deputy Insurance Commissioner February 15, 2023 Larry Chapman Jr., recently an agent with Alfa Insurance, is the new deputy insurance commissioner for Alabama. The state Department...
Georgia Committee Approves Higher Weight Limits for Trucks, Raising Safety Concerns February 14, 2023 A bill that would significantly raise the weight limit for trucks on Georgia highways appears to be gaining steam after...