D&O 2022: Prices Down; Loss Ratios Up; Top Carriers Ranked April 17, 2023 By Susanne Sclafane Although analysts at Fitch Ratings estimate that combined ratios for the directors and officers liability line remained below breakeven in...
At Trial, Minnesota Says E-Cigarette Maker Juul Targets Kids April 17, 2023 By Steve Karnowski Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state’s case against Juul Labs, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “slick...
What Is a Pedestrian? April 17, 2023 By Bill Wilson The first time I can recall asking this question was in 2010 and it involved a claim denial under personal...
Illinois Supreme Court: Union Workers Can’t Sue Under Biometric Law April 17, 2023 By Daniel Wiessner Illinois’ top court said U.S. labor law bars unionized workers from suing their employers for violations of the state’s biometric...
It’s Time to Play Offense April 17, 2023 By Mark Berven During my time playing wide receiver at the University of Northern Colorado, I learned firsthand there are a lot of...
5 Things to Consider When Transporting Cannabis April 17, 2023 By Wendy Watson and Christopher Lewis When it comes to general insurance issues, cannabis-related businesses face the same general liability and property risks faced by other...
High Inflation Hiked P/C Claims Costs Up to 7.5% in 2022 April 17, 2023 By L.S. Howard High inflation alone led to an increase in property/casualty claims of 5%-7.5%, across five key markets in 2022, according to...
Young Agent Optimism Wanes as Challenging U.S. Economy, Hard Market Continues Andrea Wells April 17, 2023 By Andrea Wells Optimism among young agents took a hit, falling from 2022 to 2023, according to Insurance Journal’s annual Young Agents Survey....
Taking Care of Business: Workers’ Comp Opportunities in a Soft Market April 17, 2023 By Jahna Jacobson Workers’ compensation is getting the job done. Premiums are decreasing, claims are stable and retention is high. But even good...
APCIA Says Property Insurance Market ‘Hardest in a Generation’ April 17, 2023 By Jim Sams A combination of historic high inflation and a growing frequency of natural catastrophes is creating the hardest market in a...