Why Do I Need a Lawyer? I Was Just Out for a Walk
During a recent webinar, an insurance company representative imagined the thought process of potential plaintiffs who might consider calling a lawyer.
Why Insurers Should Develop Strategies for Estimating PFAS Loss Reserves
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are everywhere in the news lately. PFAS refers to a class of chemicals renowned for resisting heat, water and stains—substances that are found ...Report: Ransomware Attacks ‘More Frequent, More Sophisticated, More Effective’
Ransomware attackers are using a multitude of techniques to gain access in attacks that are becoming "more frequent, more sophisticated, and more effective," according to new report compiled from ...Low Cost, Early Warning System Being Tested to Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers
A new study released by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) indicates cognitive changes in older drivers can be detected relatively easily through the use of low-cost, in-vehicle sensors. Because ...IIHS: Most Cars With Self-Driving, Driver-Assist Tech Get Low Safety Marks
Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received "poor" ratings from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in ...Rite Aid Advisers Rake in Millions Through Bankruptcy; Opioid Victims Brace for Nothing
Nancy Zailo is at the back of the line. She's behind Jeffrey Stein, the Rite Aid Corp. chief executive collecting $300,000 paychecks every month. She's behind consultants at Alvarez & Marsal, who ...Deal Troubles: James River Lawsuit Says Fleming Failed to Close on JRG Re (Updated)
James River Group Holdings Ltd. announced it has filed a lawsuit against Fleming Intermediate Holdings for its failure to complete the $277 million acquisition of its casualty reinsurance subsidiary, ...Towers Watson Again Denied Coverage for $90M Settlements Over 2016 Willis Merger
Towers Watson has been hit with another roadblock on its long and winding road to reach coverage for $90 million in settlements of two lawsuits related to its merger with broker Willis in 2016. A ...Tesla’s Blame-the-Driver Defense Will Be Tested in Next Autopilot Trial
Six weeks before the first fatal U.S. accident involving Tesla's Autopilot in 2016, the automaker's president Jon McNeill tried it out in a Model X and emailed feedback to automated-driving chief ...Federal Trade Commission Reports Nationwide Fraud Losses Topped $10B in 2023
Consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark, and a 14 percent increase over reported losses in 2022, newly ...