Insurance products and industry updates
An Illinois appeals court confirmed workers' compensation benefits for an employee injured while walking in sandals to charge his phone at work.
A California appeals court confirmed the board's decision to deny early probation termination for psychologist Morella Bombardini following her fraud conviction.
A New Orleans judge's criminal complaint against a TV station faltered after it was revealed that the law she cited had been repealed.
MEMIC has announced a $17 million dividend for eligible policyholders, reflecting a decrease from prior years but emphasizing strong company performance.
Experts emphasize the importance of understanding the trade-offs between blended and separate cyber liability and tech E&O insurance policies.
Stephanie Calmeyn is set to replace Ian Fitt as Dual North America's executive vice president, head of earthquake, starting January 1, 2027.
Fifteen U.S. states are suing Corteva, claiming its recent spinoff into Vylor aims to shield assets from significant PFAS-related liabilities.
A federal court rules that insurers must cover Silicon Valley Bank's $70 million loss from a fraudulent credit line, rejecting their arguments on document authenticity.
A recent report shows a significant public awareness of attorney advertising, with consumers linking it to increased claims and insurance costs.
A Tennessee judge ruled that a worker cannot claim benefits in Tennessee after filing for the same injury in Virginia, citing jurisdiction issues.
This week’s top Business Insurance stories highlighted major leadership appointments, an IPO filing, and significant court rulings affecting the industry.
A New York appeals court determined that Zurich American Insurance's unit is not liable for the NFL's concussion settlement, redefining coverage nuances.
Marsh Agency has merged its East and Northeast regions, appointing Andrew Neary as CEO and confirming the departure of Jerry Alderman.
An Illinois appeals court denies coverage for a construction company's liability in a carpenter's death, citing an employee injury exclusion.
The Louisiana appeals court upheld a ruling denying workers' compensation to an employee for failing to disclose prior injuries and surgery recommendations.
Zurich Insurance has successfully acquired Beazley plc for $10.8 billion, establishing a significant specialty insurance player in the market.
A recent Pennsylvania bill aims to tackle the growing liability insurance costs faced by child welfare providers, shifting contract conditions to ease their coverage struggles.
Banyan Risk has introduced Red Fox Risk to provide specialized coverage for wildfire-exposed properties across the U.S.
A striking 54% of workers compensation injuries in 2022-2024 involved employees with less than two years of experience, according to recent WCRI findings.
Dartmouth's provost responds to AI detection claims regarding his recent essay, emphasizing personal authorship while pledging transparency in AI usage.