Florida Court Clears Uber of Liability in Driver’s Fatal Accident
A Florida appeals court ruled that Uber is not responsible for a wrongful death claim, as the driver involved in the fatal accident was off duty and logged out of the Uber app.
January 3
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Florida
Why This Trucking Insurance CEO Chooses Dashcams Over Telematics
Harish Kapur, CEO of Across America Insurance Services, challenges telematics’ reliability in trucking, advocating for dashcams as a superior solution while emphasizing strategic partnerships and efficient claims management.
January 3
Auto
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Turo Faces Scrutiny After Deadly Attacks Highlight Risks of Peer-to-Peer Rentals
Recent deadly incidents involving vehicles rented on Turo’s platform have raised questions about safety protocols and risk assessment, potentially complicating the company’s IPO aspirations.
January 3
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Louisiana
Nevada
Florida Insurers Expanding Product Lines as Market Dynamics Shift
Amelia Underwriters and Security First Insurance introduce new insurance products, targeting homeowners and businesses, signaling cautious growth in Florida’s evolving market.
December 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Florida
Are Design Professionals Liable for Nuisance? A Growing Debate in Construction Law
As nuisance claims against design professionals rise, courts emphasize the essential role of control in determining liability, often redirecting such claims to professional negligence.
December 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Georgia
Boy Faces Open Heart Surgery After Drone Strikes During Orlando Holiday Event
A 7-year-old boy is recovering from open-heart surgery after being struck by a drone during a holiday show at Lake Eola in Orlando, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
December 23, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Swiss Re Leaders Highlight Industry Risks and Opportunities for 2025
Swiss Re executives outline key challenges for the re/insurance industry in 2025, including geopolitical instability, rising natural disaster losses, social inflation, and opportunities in life insurance growth.
December 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Holiday Hazards That Lead to Common Injuries
The holiday season brings joy but also hazards, from falls and car accidents to food-related issues. Learn about the most common injuries and how to avoid them.
December 13, 2024
Auto
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Krispy Kreme Faces Cyberattack, Disrupts Online Doughnut Orders
Krispy Kreme is dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack affecting online ordering at some U.S. locations, potentially impacting revenue and operations as the company works to recover.
December 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Parents of Teen Killed in Orlando Ride Accident Awarded $310 Million
A jury has awarded $310 million to the parents of Tyre Sampson, the teen who fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride in 2022, highlighting the consequences of safety failures in amusement rides.
December 9, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
Missouri
Overcoming Language Barriers in Insurance Claims with Tech and Human Expertise
Balancing advanced AI with human expertise is crucial for overcoming linguistic challenges in insurance claims, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining customer trust.
December 9, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Technology
Commercial Insurance Market Holds Steady Amid Pricing, Underwriting Gains
Strong underwriting and moderate pricing gains sustain profitability in U.S. commercial insurance, despite pressures from casualty claims, social inflation, and evolving liabilities.
December 3, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Technology
Shoplifting Operation Stole $2M in Goods, Resold in New York and Abroad
A shoplifting ring that stole $2 million in high-end goods across several states was dismantled, with stolen items resold online and in the Dominican Republic. New laws are being enforced to tackle organized retail theft.
December 2, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
New Jersey
New York
New York High Court Enforces Uber’s Arbitration Clause Despite Preexisting Injury Lawsuit
New York’s highest court has upheld Uber’s arbitration requirement in a case involving a preexisting injury lawsuit, ruling the company’s clickwrap agreement is a valid contract.
November 26, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Massachusetts
New York
New York Penalizes GEICO and Travelers Over Auto Insurance Cybersecurity Breaches
New York imposes $11.3M in fines on GEICO and Travelers after data breaches exposed personal information of over 120,000 customers, citing insufficient cybersecurity controls.
November 26, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
New York
