One of the thorniest issues that an insurance adjuster may face is deciding to bring an affirmative declaratory judgment action following a denial of coverage or a decision to defend under a reservation of rights. The rules governing the declaratory …
Insurance Journal National Editor Andrea Ortega-Wells recently moderated a “Take Two” debate discussing the hot topic of medical malpractice, and what, if any, reforms are needed. The debate features Paula Sweeney, partner with the law firm of Howie & Sweeney …
The WashACE annual report that lists key indicators of the state’s business climate in relation to other states reportedly shows that, despite signs of the slowly recovering state economy, Washington has fallen in several areas critical to keeping local business …
Strong objections are being voiced in the states to part of President Bush’s prescription to make health insurance more affordable for small businesses. The principal worry is that states will lose the ability to regulate certain insurance plans and protect …
If Massachusetts were to ever elect its insurance commissioner, Julianne Bowler would probably be the last person to run. Bowler, the current occupant of the appointed office in this very political state, is too modest, too private and too press-shy …
Robert Loiselle At the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island’s (IIARI) Annual Convention in Newport, R.I., recently, Robert Loiselle was named as the newest recipient of the esteemed Carleton I. Fisher Award. He is one of only seven people in …
The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA), also known as the FAIR Plan, has filed for rate increases for its multi-peril homeowners risks. The FAIR Plan is seeking a 4.5 percent increase in rates for HO Forms 2, 3 and …
The Commerce Insurance Company, the largest writer of private passenger auto insurance in Massachusetts, has updated its estimate of the financial impact of the proposed reform of the residual market system in the state to reflect changes in the rules …
Andrew J. Carpentier’s Quincy, Massachusetts office is plastered with Red Sox banners and posters and while the images of the World Series occasionally intrude on his thinking, he’s had another score on his mind. That’s the score of reformers versus …
Lenient parents best beware: A new generation of tough laws make parents liable for underage drinking. In the past decade, about 35 states have passed “social host” laws that make adults criminally and civilly liable when they provide alcohol to …
