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.

Baltimore to Court: ‘No Way’ Should Ship’s Liability for Bridge Collapse Be Limited

The city of Baltimore is fighting the attempt by the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge to limit their liability under maritime law. “In no way should their liability be …

New York AG, Trump Attorneys Agree to Changes in $175M Bond in Civil Fraud Case

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and the New York attorney general on Monday agreed to changes in the terms of the $175 million surety bond Trump secured with Knight Specialty Insurance Co. (KSIC). Attorney General Letitia James had objected …

Delaware High Court Hands Agency a New Shot at Malpractice Claim Against Law Firm

A Delaware insurance agency has won another chance at proving a law firm was negligent in defending it in a non-compete dispute with another agency, a dispute it ended up settling for $1.2 million. The Delaware Supreme Court has reversed …

Why New York’s Attorney General Objects to Trump’s Bond Insurer

New York’s attorney general has urged the state judge overseeing the state’s civil fraud case against Donald Trump to reject the former president’s $175 million appeal bond. Attorney General Letitia James objects to Knight Specialty Insurance Co. (KSIC) as the …

Pennsylvania Issues Its ‘Expectations’ for Insurance Carriers Regarding Their Use of AI

Pennsylvania has issued guidance for insurance companies’ use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) based on a model adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued Notice 2024-04 which includes recommended best practices for how …

Safeco Gets a Win in Underinsured Motorist Coverage Dispute

The Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled that an auto insurer is not obligated to pay underinsured benefits to make up the difference between the coverage limits available and the lower amount its insureds actually receive from the at-fault driver’s insurer …

Virginia Gov. Youngkin Seeks to Fix ‘Bad Faith’ Bill That Insurers Wish He’d Veto

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has returned a “bad faith” insurance claims bill to the General Assembly with recommendations for changes, disappointing property/casualty insurers that were hoping he would veto the measure. Youngkin’s action keeps the measure alive for reconsideration by …

D.C.’s Pro Sports Teams Owner Scores Partial Win in COVID-19 Insurance Skirmish

The company that owns several District of Columbia professional sports teams and a major sports arena has settled its lawsuit against its insurance company over losses related to the shutdown caused by COVID-19. It was only a partial victory for …

Virginia Teacher Secures Right to Trial Against School Over Shooting by 6-Year Old

The claims filed by a Virginia teacher who was injured when shot by a 6-year old student will be heard at a trial and not in the state’s workers’ compensation system. The Virginia Court of Appeals on March 29 declined …

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 Virginia federal district judge in …