Law and legal issues

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.

ZestyAI approved for use by Texas Department of Insurance; U.S. sues National General Holdings Corp and subsidiaries plus more legal news.

The litigation comes amid heated debate over a Department of Labor rule meant to prevent excessive fees on sales of insurance products.

The E&S-focused company, started by three former AIG executives, faces allegations of misappropriating trade secrets and confidential information.

A half-dozen Maui wildfire victims sued a group of insurers, including State Farm and Allstate, accusing them of throwing a wrench into a tentative $4 billion deal to settle their claims.

Department of Labor announced a settlement with Unum Life Insurance and four insurers sue Norfolk Southern, plus more legal news.

There was an increase in cases involving business liability, business interruptions and non-hurricane homeowners policies, according to LexisNexis company, Lex Machina

Insurance associations sue U.S. DOL and other legal news.

A decision backing the surviving shareholder in a family business could have carried major tax implications to succession plans. Instead, SCOTUS backed the IRS.

Trends in liability claims litigation, according to a Sedgwick report.

Laws against inducements and referral fees are among the obstacles for carriers looking to distribute coverage by embedding it in other channels.