The Supreme Court of Virginia decided an interesting question in the context of a lawyer’s professional liability policy. In Bartolomucci v. Federal Ins. Co., 770 S.E.2d 451 (2015), an attorney attempted to get automobile liability coverage by claiming that when … The post Virginia Attorney Seeks Coverage for Accident Because He Was Thinking About Work…

The latest indictment against a former state Senate leader says he pressured a malpractice insurance company that wanted to discuss legislation with him into hiring his son and then supported his son after he bragged to his new boss that … The post Ex-NY Senate Leader, Son Accused of Pressuring Malpractice Insurer for Job appeared…

The manager of a Spokane, Wash., used car dealership must serve a year in jail for stealing more than $76,000 in disability benefits from the state. Gary Bruce Farnworth II, 48, was caught running the dealership while telling the Department … The post Washington Man Gets One Year in Prison for $76,000 Workers’ Comp Scam…

Seventeen second-quarter catastrophe events in North America led to $5.3 billion in insured losses, according to Property Claim Services, a Verisk Analytics business. First-half catastrophe losses came to $8.1 billion from 26 events. PCS has published its full North American … The post Catastrophe Losses Total $8.1B Year to Date appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Property/casualty insurers are facing an erosion of barriers to entry in their markets, as risk data becomes more widely available, and as new capital sources disrupt traditional insurers, according to a new study by Conning. “The value proposition of the … The post Study Finds Property Casualty Insurers Pressured to Innovate appeared first on Claims…

When it comes to forest fires, the weather matters. Over a 35-year period, the length of forest fire seasons worldwide increased by 18.7 percent due to more rain-free days and hotter temperatures, according to South Dakota State University professor Mark … The post Climate Change Leading to Longer Wildfire Season appeared first on Claims Journal.…

A newly released Johns Hopkins University study highlights how identifying anomalies coupled with appropriate supervisory followup makes for a highly effective and reliable organization. As continued drought and unusually high temperatures raise alarm over the severity of this year’s wildfire … The post New Study Highlights Value of Identifying, Addressing Anomalies appeared first on Claims…

A group of parents whose children were killed in the Germanwings plane crash in March on Tuesday released a scathing letter to Lufthansa’s CEO, accusing him of ignoring their needs and feelings and insulting them with his company’s compensation offer. … The post Germanwings Crash Families Say Airline is Ignoring Them appeared first on Claims…

Like most Americans, the drivers of Detroit, Mich., are required to carry auto insurance whenever they get behind the wheel, but many law-abiding residents can’t afford the Motor City’s highest-in-the-nation auto premiums, which top $5,000 a year in some neighborhoods. … The post Some Detroit Drivers ‘Driving Dirty’ to Avoid High Auto Insurance Premiums appeared…

A report from The Allstate Foundation finds many parents are largely unaware that their teens are speeding, driving while distracted, and even driving under the influence. Making matters worse, teens may be picking up these same behaviors from their parents. … The post Allstate Report Finds Teens Mimic Parents’ Risky Driving Behaviors appeared first on…