Legal Issues in Insurance
The legal and insurance industries share a unique relationship - one that works for and, at times, against each other. This collection of articles addresses key and emerging issues overlapping the law and insurance sectors.
November 11, 2020
Are insurers prepared for the COVID-19-related litigation avalanche?In the U.S., 1,295 cases are working their way through the court system, and insurers should expect more to come.
October 28, 2020
How brokers can avoid legal liability in the era of COVID-19Here are some tips to help brokers avoid liability while handling COVID-19 claims.
October 20, 2020
Court: Broker not liable for COVID-19 business interruption claim denialThe case is one of the first to consider insurance producer liability in COVID-19 lawsuits.
October 15, 2020
What is the right size of a verdict?For insurance companies, the value of a human life is a cost that can be measured and calculated.
October 02, 2020
Social inflation in the U.S. and globallyNuclear verdicts are rare in Canada but growing in Australia and other countries, partly due to litigation funding.
October 01, 2020
Lawsuit over commercial coverage may impact COVID-19 litigationA Miami restaurant may now become center stage for 'direct physical loss' arguments in COVID-19 cases.
September 04, 2020
Former AIG in-house attorney sues insurer for illegal terminationIn a new complaint, Aaron Katzel accuses AIG's actions of being in response to his reporting of unlawful behavior by employees.
September 04, 2020
Court splits on $21M bad-faith verdict against NationwideThe Penn. Supreme Court deadlocked in its decision of the verdict previously deemed an 'an assault on the [insurance] industry.'
September 04, 2020
A closer look: Coronavirus insurance lawsuit trendsAlthough these claims cover a wide range of industries, the dominant insurance coverage conflict is the same.
July 29, 2020
Insurance Speak: Preparing for the deposition hot seatInsurance claims that evolve into legal actions may require adjusters and claims executives to be deposed. Here's what you need to know to prepare.