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Failure to provide written notice of cancellation leads to $15M ruling against an insurer.
At least a dozen deaths have been linked to Winter Storm Uri after power outages left homes without heat and electricity for days.
The Tasmanian utility worker lived in required company-owned accommodations and was injured while on-call.
The case stems from damage to a rental property and asks, 'when does an animal become a pet?'
Ireland's High Court is the latest European court to rule that policyholders' pandemic losses are covered by insurance policies.
The automaker claims its policies, which are currently available in California, can save Tesla drivers 20%-30%, on average.
Pres. Biden asked for the updated guidance in an executive order on Jan 21., which also called for rules on fines for violations, if necessary.
The Louisiana chapter of nonprofit BBBS alleges AmGUARD both surveyed Hurricane Laura damage and paid claims in an untimely manner.
The insurer questioned its duty to defend after a vape store was sued following the sale of a vaporizer battery that exploded in a consumer's pocket.
The NAIC standards, which are still in draft form, cover insurer licensing, preexisting conditions and reimbursement regulations.
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