IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN U.S. roadways morph into a wild, unforgiving jungle dense with unpredictability, hidden dangers and life-threatening distractions. For fleet drivers, without the right tools and visibility, it’s easy to get caught in the thicket of crashes, claims, and costly downtime.Not only do vacation caravans and heat-fueled impatience create a perfect storm […]
As a contract between a business and its users, terms of use establish the conditions under which the company’s website, mobile application, or other online service can be accessed and used. Terms of use should include provisions that, among other things, protect the business’ intellectual property, establish rules of conduct, limit liability, and state how […]
Property insurers struggle with profitability due to delayed rate increases and natural disasters Chicago, Feb. 18, 2025 — Both auto and property insurance shopping saw 20% year-over-year increases in Q4 2024, according to TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research. However, profitability for auto and property insurance was uneven. While auto insurance has come close to achieving rate […]
New York Gov. Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act for Third Time New York Gov. Hochul Vetoes Grieving Families Act for Third Time The 2024 session of the New York State Legislature was like déjà vu all over again, as it once again overwhelmingly passed the Grieving Families Act. For the third time, Gov. Kathy Hochul […]
American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC), a leading commercial automobile liability insurance provider with specialization in the taxi and for-hire vehicle sector, filed a lawsuit seeking more than $150 million in compensatory damages (over $450 million in trebled damages), as well as punitive damages, from over 180 defendants in the New York and New Jersey area. […]
More than 12,000 golfers across the U.S. participate in large-scale benefit competition leading to National Finals in May 2025 This year, the world’s largest national annual charity golf event heads toward its final rounds in early 2025 with 80 events completed and more than 12,000 golfers participating. The Applied Underwriters Invitational golf tournament has […]
INSHUR closes fundraising round, led by Viola Growth, to continue to strengthen market position across the US and Europe, securing USD $19m – bringing total funding to USD $78.5m since 2019. Funding will enable INSHUR to continue to build on momentum driven in 2023, including 4x growth through its acquisition of ABI and partnerships with […]
Progressive commits to investing in Florida, joining State Farm and several national carriers, and nine new domestic property insurers following 2023 reforms υJust four days after Hurricane Debby made landfall along the Big Bend, Florida’s Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky announced several positive developments related to the state’s strengthening property insurance market. The news follows announcements […]
By Sav Maive | Updated: August 21, 2024 Which states take “safety first” seriously for outdoor jobs? With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recently proposed rule for federal heat protections, Lawn Love ranked 2024’s Safest States for Outdoor Workers. We compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 5 categories. We looked at legislation protecting […]
To promote efficient resolution of workers’ compensation claims, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board will begin indexing every complete case on Sept. 26, 2024, for cases assembled on or after this date. For information on the announcement, see Subject Number 046-1704. As a result, the majority of claims assembled that contain a medical report of […]
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