How Errors & Omissions Lawsuits May Change April 1, 2019 By Chris Burand Artificial Intelligence and Private Equity Investments Will Play an Increasing Role Plaintiff attorneys, at least the smart ones, must make...
Today’s Hot Markets April 1, 2019 By Andrea Wells and Amy O'Connor Telemedicine, Breweries, Intellectual property, Nurseries and Cottage foods Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes, challenges, expansions and growth in the...
Workers’ Comp and the Gig Economy: Status Quo Remains, for Now April 1, 2019 By Mark Hollmer The rise of an on-demand economy once threatened to put workers’ compensation insurers in the hot seat, in large part...
8 Things to Consider When Buying or Selling an Insurance Agency April 1, 2019 By Zachary Lerner Insurance agency acquisitions and deal values are near an all-time high and all expectations are that deal flow in 2019...
Misdiagnosis Most Common Reason for Malpractice Claims, Studies Claim April 1, 2019 Two recent studies underscored the significance of misdiagnosis as a source of medical malpractice claims. Coverys, a malpractice carrier based...
A Mix of Flood Insurance Reforms April 1, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Conservation, CarFax-Like Disclosure, Means-Test for Rates Up for Discussion The federal flood insurance program has a knack for inspiring ideas...
Insurance Industry Facing Competitive Labor Market April 1, 2019 Like other industries today, the property/casualty insurance industry is facing a highly competitive job market as it strives to fill...
Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes April 1, 2019 By Bill Wilson Avoiding Claim Disputes Through Prevention In last month’s column, I enumerated seven factors that enable one to avoid or prevent...
Insurers Cautious About Marijuana Insurance Market April 1, 2019 The marijuana industry is an opportunity for insurers as more states have legalized the drug. But there are still risks...
Attorney Turned Criminal Apologizes to Insurers for Giant Workers’ Comp Fraud April 1, 2019 By Jim Sams Sean Enrique O’Keefe said he started out as a “humanistic attorney,” but he became a mercenary and then a criminal...