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Viewpoint: Legislative Action Is Needed Now to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Wildfires, once sporadic and isolated, have escalated into frequent and devastating events, impacting not only remote forested regions but also urban communities. This alarming trend is evident as ...
Don’t Touch Fla. Reforms, Panelists Implore
Regulators, insurance companies and attorneys at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Annual Insurance Summit this week sent a clear message to lawmakers about tinkering with Florida's property insurance ...
Northeast U.S. States in the Wildfire Spotlight
States such as California are certainly experiencing a more ferocious wildfire season this year than a relatively quiet 2023. Combined CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service figures record over 1 million ...
Survey: Better Communication Needed For Totaled Auto Claims
Drivers who have had their car declared a total loss are noticeably impacted by how carriers communicate them. That's according to survey of U.S. policyholders that shows drivers' emotional state and ...
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Crisis
A town in North Carolina sued utility firm Duke Energy DUK.N on Wednesday, accusing the company of deceiving its customers and the broader public about the harms of climate ...
Effective Jan. 1, Workers Comp For Mental Health Available To NY Workers
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand workers compensation benefits to people who are facing job-related mental health crises. The new law, which goes into effect January 1, ...
Speed, Vehicle Height Increases Pedestrian Injury Risk: IIHS
A new study has found the height of a vehicle may compound the injuries suffered by a pedestrian in a crash where speeding was involved. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) researchers ...
Target Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Pride Backlash, Judge Rules
Target has failed to persuade a judge in Florida to dismiss a lawsuit that accused the retailer of deceiving shareholders after its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride ...
Defense Lawyer’s Perspective: Connecting Insurers, Promoting Plaintiff-Style Solidarity
Back in 2018, there weren't too many insurance professionals talking about social inflation.
William ...