Articles by Andrew G. Simpson

Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.

Appeals Court Rejects NRA Free Speech Claims Against New York Insurance Regulator

A federal appeals court has denied the National Rifle Association’s First Amendment claims against a former New York insurance regulator who urged insurance companies to consider the risks of doing business with the NRA and other gun groups. The NRA …

New York AG’s Financial Fraud Suit Against Trump Details Insurance Scenarios

Donald Trump and the Trump Organization used false and misleading statements of financial condition to obtain favorable real estate loans and insurance coverage over the last decade, according to a 222- page civil complaint filed by New York Attorney General …

District of Columbia Drops Additional Insurance Requirement for Outdoor Dining

The District of Columbia is withdrawing a proposal to boost the insurance requirement for sidewalk cafes, parklets, streateries and other dining and drinking businesses applying for public use permits. According to Councilor-at-Large Robert C. White, Jr., the city’s Office of …

Basketball Hall of Fame and Chubb Insurer Hit the Court Over D&O Coverage

The Basketball Hall of fame (BHoF) is suing Chubb Group subsidiary Federal Insurance Co. to have the insurer defend and indemnify it in a case accusing it of attempting to unlawfully secure funds for renovations to its facility. In 2019, …

New Hampshire Moves to Assist Birthing Centers, Midwives With Insurance Costs

The New Hampshire Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved a request from the Sununu Administration to use $252,000 in federal pandemic aid to offset the cost of premium increases for birthing centers and home birth midwives. The state Department of Health …

Judge Allows Claim That NFL App Violates Privacy by Disclosing Personal Data to Google

The National Football League has lost a bid to completely toss a class action that alleges it violates privacy laws by sharing the video watching habits of users of its mobile NFL App with Google for advertising and marketing purposes. …

Motel Has No Duty to Prevent Guest’s Suicide, Massachusetts Appeals Court Rules

A motel and its employees have no duty to prevent a guest’s suicide even when family members warn that the guest is a suicide risk. A Massachusetts Court of Appeals has ruled that while innkeepers may have an affirmative duty …

Senior Care Market Experiencing Revived Competition Amid Hi-Tech Boom

The insurance market for senior care and housing facilities has emerged from the volatile period of the pandemic and is again responsive and competitive. Premiums that were going up considerably are moderating in some subclasses and carriers that pulled away …

Insurer Loses $500K in Beer Pong Challenge by Badly Misplaying Liquor Liability Claim

An insurer that mishandled a liquor liability claim resulting from a fight after a beer pong tournament has discovered the tab is considerably bigger than it first thought. Hospitality Mutual Insurance Co. will have to pay $500,000 plus legal costs …

Supreme Court Justice Denies Detective’s Bid to Block New York City’s Vaccine Mandate

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday denied an appeal from a New York Police Department detective who asked for an emergency injunction to keep the city from firing him over its mandate that municipal employees be vaccinated against …