US E&S Outlook No Longer Positive: AM Best
AM Best revised its market segment outlook on the U.S. excess and surplus lines segment to stable from positive, the […]
Lawsuit Over Burger King’s Whopper Ads Set Back by Federal Judge
A federal judge dealt a setback to customers suing Burger King over advertising for its Whopper sandwiches, saying their claims […]
Deadly Bear Attacks in Japan Prompt New Products From Insurers
Hardly a day goes by in Japan without news of another bear attack, but a problem that’s worrying local residents, […]
Why Reciprocal Insurance Exchanges Are Back in Fashion
Reciprocal insurance exchanges have been increasingly popular in recent years, with third-party investor interest in the fee-for-service businesses that manage […]
Product Liability Verdicts Are on the Rise but There Are Ways to Avoid Them
Nuclear verdicts in product liability suits are on the rise. But manufacturers and their insurance companies can take multiple steps […]
DOJ Investigating SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Firm After Ban on Some Wheeled Walkers
The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice, not known for its support of minorities and disabled people, announced it is investigating […]
Washington Workers’ Comp Average Premium Going up 4.9% in 2026
The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington is set to rise 4.9% for 2026. The Washington State Department […]
California Labor Commissioner Cites Janitorial Companies, OptumCare $468K
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited several janitorial companies, their owners, and OptumCare Management LLC $468,204 for wage theft […]
Litigation Finance Hits a Wall After Bets on Huge Gains Falter
Litigation finance is having a bad year. After predicting huge growth as recently as January 2024, the industry is now […]
State Audit Finds Delays and Gaps in Vermont’s Food and Lodging Inspections
The Office of the State Auditor found significant shortcomings with how the Vermont Department of Health reviews complaints related to […]
