Vermont’s workers’ compensation benefits for temporary total disability and for dependent children, as well as the work search requirement for injured workers returning to the job market, changed starting July 1, 2023, the result of new legislation. These changes were …
A jury has awarded $485 million in damages in a civil case brought on behalf of an 8-year-old girl who was repeatedly sexually assaulted in a New Mexico foster care program. The verdict came in late July after Rio Arriba …
A day after the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that it is lifting a stay on hurricane-damage lawsuits filed by McClenny Moseley & Associates, Insurance Commissioner James Donelon in late July issued a directive warning insurers not to use a letter …
A flawed policy at California State University, the largest higher education system in the country, contributed to the closure of nearly a dozen sexual harassment cases without thorough explanation, according to a state audit reviewing 40 cases over the span …
In insurance defense attorney Dennis Kass’ world, litigation financing firms lurk behind the scenes, pushing plaintiffs to undergo as much treatment as possible so lawyers can maximize the value of claims. “In a lot of ways, the plaintiffs become pawns …
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped industries across the globe, and the disability insurance sector was no exception. As the world grappled with unprecedented challenges, carriers in this space were compelled to revolutionize their underwriting procedures and embrace unique work arrangements and …
Automation is central to many carriers, MGUs and agents as they grow their business and work to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies. In recent years, underwriting has become much more technology- and data-driven, changing the role of underwriting from …
With forecasts of turbulence for the U.S. economy at the end of last year, 2023 opened to a slow but promising start. This signaled continued opportunities for growth for existing managing general agency (MGA) participants and entrepreneurs in the MGA/managing …
Human-to-human (H2H) marketing is a specialized approach that focuses on fostering authentic connections and establishing meaningful relationships with potential customers. In an era where automation often dominates marketing strategies, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of the human element in …
Do you think your hiring process takes too long? Have issues with timing cost you time, money and the chance to hire top talent? One of the first lessons I learned as a young recruiter was, “Time kills all deals.” …
