December 21, 2020
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) raised more than $880,000 at its 14th annual Northeast Benefit Event, held virtually this year on December 9. Established in 1994, the IICF is a nonprofit that works with the insurance industry to help …
December 18, 2020
A federal district court in Virginia has ruled that a spa’s COVID-19-related business income loss lawsuit can move forward despite a virus exclusion in its insurance policy. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division, …
December 16, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to remote work have highlighted cyber risks and drawn attention to the various methods cyber attackers are using, ransomware has continued to steal the spotlight. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that …
December 4, 2020
A District of Columbia appeals court held that a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) worker cannot sue his employer after requesting compensation under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act for an assault he suffered on the job. A district court …
December 2, 2020
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed a bill that would have expanded liability protection against COVID-19-related lawsuits for various businesses and entities in the state as they continue to grapple with coronavirus restrictions. House Bill 1737 was initially introduced by …
November 25, 2020
While Stanton Insurance Group (SIG) is in the business of providing insurance for cars, homes and businesses, President David W. Stanton says the agency is also about much more than that. “As a local business, we have a responsibility to …
November 24, 2020
At Deland, Gibson Insurance, being a lifelong learner isn’t just a hobby, it’s part of the agency’s core values held by all employees. And agency employees say access to resources and education, as well as a constant drive for improvement, …
November 24, 2020
It’s clear that insurance touches many aspects of people’s lives. The holiday season alone can present all kinds of insurance risks. There’s pumpkin patch liability insurance to protect pick-your-own patches against any safety risks. Christmas tree lot insurance shields owners …
November 23, 2020
Not all insurance agents are created equal. At least that’s what William A. Smith & Son Insurance states on its website, a claim that serves as a testament to the agency’s mission of serving clients and employees through strong communication …
November 19, 2020
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has entered into a settlement with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to resolve alleged violations of New York insurance law. The settlement includes a monetary penalty of $2.5 million and means …