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.
April 23, 2024
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 …
April 23, 2024
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 …
April 23, 2024
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 …
April 22, 2024
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 …
April 10, 2024
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 …
April 10, 2024
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 …
April 9, 2024
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 …
April 5, 2024
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 …
April 2, 2024
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 …
April 1, 2024
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 …