Yearly Archives: <span>2023</span>

Cannabis Insurance Specialists See Optimism in 2024 Data, Planning for Growth and More Capacity

From a broad view, data from the cannabis industry fails to paint an informative picture of what lies ahead for the business in 2024 or what the year holds for insurance professionals specializing in servicing the sector. Despite a prevailing …

S&P Upgrades Lloyd’s Financial Strength Rating to AA-

S&P Global Ratings has revised its financial strength rating for Lloyd’s of London to “AA–”, outlook stable, from “A+”, outlook stable. The rating upgrade reflects the improvement in Lloyd’s balance sheet strength, which S&P has assessed to be “excellent,” as …

Tesla Autopilot Recall Threatens Its Defense in Lawsuits Over Crashes

Tesla Inc.’s biggest vehicle recall ever threatens to hurt the company’s defense in several high-profile lawsuits it faces over crashes linked to Autopilot. The automaker’s recall of 2 million cars comes after a top US auto-safety regulator found its driver-assistance …

Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Names Posey as Deputy Commissioner of Operations and External Relations

Texas Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Jeff Nelson has announced the appointment of Matthew Posey as DWC’s new Deputy Commissioner of Operations and External Relations. Posey brings his significant legislative relations experience to this role, most recently as the Government Relations Manager …

People Moves: Elevate Risk Solutions Names Ryan Ralston as CEO

Elevate Risk Solutions announced that CEO Jerry Messick is stepping down effective January 1, 2024, and will continue to serve the firm as a consultant. With the transition, Elevate’s Managing Director Ryan Ralston will be appointed President, and Serena Lintker …

Here’s What’s Next for the EU’s Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act

European Union countries and lawmakers last week agreed a provisional deal for artificial intelligence rules aimed at establishing guardrails for the rapid development of AI and setting a global standard in technology regulation. The long road to the EU AI …

UK at High Risk of ‘Catastrophic’ Cyberattack Affecting Critical Infrastructure: Report

The UK is at high risk of a “catastrophic” ransomware attack that could bring critical national infrastructure to a standstill and cost the country tens of billions of pounds, according to a parliamentary report. Departments responsible for national infrastructure across …

Farmers Direct Asks for 20% Auto Rate Increase in West Virginia

The West Virginia Insurance Commissioner’s Office is accepting comments on a proposed 19.9% auto liability insurance rate increase for Farmers Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Co. The proposed increase is one of the latest in auto insurance price hikes across …

Illinois Roofing Contractor Fined $275K for Failing to Provide Fall Protection

Federal workplace safety inspectors found a Palatine, Illinois contractor did not provide roofing employees with required fall protection, exposing them to the risk of falls from elevation, the construction industry’s leading cause of workplace deaths, the Occupational Safety and Health …

Relation Insurance Acquires Kansas-Based Kane Insurance Agency

Relation Insurance Services acquired the assets of Kane Insurance Agency. The transaction went into effect on December 1, 2023 and terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Serving Illinois individuals and businesses for more than 60 years, Kane is located …