A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is now making its way through California Legislature. The Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which primary backer Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said stems from the recovery process …
‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature Read More »
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced this week that two insurers under the Allstate group have filed rate decrease for some personal auto policyholders. Temple has finalized the rate changes, the Louisiana Department of Insurance said. Imperial Fire & Casualty …
Insurers Under Allstate Group File Louisiana Rate Decreases for Personal Auto Read More »
Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies has filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand “Jo Loves” and Zara’s UK business, it said on Thursday, over the use of Malone’s name on certain products. Estee Lauder Companies bought …
Estee Lauder Companies Sues Perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for Using Malone Name Read More »
Catastrophe, resilience, automation, digital transformation, personalization of the claims experience, talent strategies, operational flexibility—there are a mouthful of trends to talk about in the still-young year. A new report from Crawford & Company forecasts trends that will be reshaping the …
Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2026 Read More »
Kentucky, far inland from where most hurricanes land but a place all too familiar with high winds and hail, has become the latest state to offer grants for stronger roofs. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the Strengthen Kentucky …
Kentucky Launches $5 Million Roof Grant Program Read More »
The federal government’s demand for information about the membership of Jewish groups from the University of Pennsylvania in an investigation into whether antisemitism has created a hostile environment for employees landed Tuesday before a federal judge who will decide whether …
Judge Weighs If Penn Must Produce Jewish Employees’ Records for Antisemitism Probe Read More »
Though people understand the importance and value of insurance, a policy is only something they think about when something goes wrong. According to a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big I), nine of …
Only 3 in 10 Americans Review Insurance Annually, Says Big I Survey Read More »
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed an action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into allegations against JamRock Solutions LLC. JamRock Solutions is an Amazon delivery service partner, and a charge received by …
Delivery Service Company Faces Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination in Louisiana Read More »
Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it is offering expanded cyber cover in Canada. Coalition said its “Active Cyber Policy” expands protection for Canadian organizations facing faster-moving ransomware attacks, AI-enabled fraud, and growing regulatory …
Markets/Coverages: Coalition Provides Expended Cyber Protection in Canada Read More »
Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in defiant first comments attributed to him since he succeeded his slain father. …
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Hormuz Shut, Netanyahu Issues Threat Read More »
