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Florida High Court Ruling Could Cut Damages for Bars Serving Booze to Minors

Insurers in Florida can can contemplate potentially lower loss costs on liquor liability policies after a recent state Supreme Court ruling that clarified when bars and restaurants can be held partially versus completely liable for some alcohol-related injuries. The court, …

South Carolina Liquor Liability Market ‘Extremely Unprofitable,’ DOI Report Finds

A report from the South Carolina Department of Insurance confirms what insurers and bars and restaurants have said for the past few years: Liquor liability coverage in the state is “extremely unprofitable” for carriers – and costs are far out …