Law and legal issues

Here's why insurance-funded redemptions do not necessarily increase enterprise value and how a Supreme Court decision didn't reflect economic reality.

The chance at a piece of strong returns has encouraged investment banks, hedge funds and debt investors to vie for contracts to fund the litigation, according to people involved in transactions.

The insurance industry is seeing a disproportionate increase in liability claims compared to a rise in general inflation.

The law, set to go into effect later this year, was introduced to prevent potential money laundering in all-cash purchases made by companies or trusts.

To use more outside affiliates to acquire customers, insurers draw on funds allocated for claims payments, according to a report by an independent analyst firm.

Insurance industry economic cycles match premium increases more than litigation judgments do, an advocate for civil justice for consumers says.

As a market leader, Rocket Companies rebranding comes in the foreground of several court battles and fluctuating earnings performance.

Insights from insurance professionals on what might be ahead for the industry in 2025.

The city of Los Angeles' electric and water utility was hit with a lawsuit faulting it for not supplying enough water to fight the biggest fire still raging in the second-largest U.S. metropolis.

The divergence between improved safety statistics and escalating liability claims reflects a complex trucking industry landscape.

Artificial intelligence can act as an early warning system for claims professionals.

Academics with opposing views argued, in a U.S. Senate Budget Committee hearing, whether inflation and litigation, rather than climate change, are causing home insurance non-renewals and rate hikes.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is considering suing former Silicon Valley Bank executives over risk management decisions, imprudent dividends and billions in losses that fueled a banking crisis in 2023.

Carol Laufer, North American Head of Liability at Allianz Commercial focuses on three major risks that have affected the insurance industry and three to watch in 2025.

Following a judge's ruling, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara promises clarifications on questions about rate increase processes.

Litigation filed by the company points to a total of $30 million losses that have yet to be covered by its insurance partners, including Berkshire Hathaway.

Long and complicated cyber breach litigation can be prevented with proactive precautions and quick action against intrusions, say cybersecurity insurance experts.

Young British drivers who have just passed their test should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age and should display special plates, according to the chief executive officer of the AA car breakdown service.

A look at three trends that have affected the insurance industry and three more to watch in the future.

Amid the industry's surge in lawsuits over recent years, including the suit against Allstate and State Farm, learn more about past cases and how AI implementation could impact this trend.