Remembering 9/11
In observation of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 2,996 individuals, these articles curated by PropertyCasualty360.com honor loved ones lost and reflect on the lasting impact 9/11 has had on the insurance industry.
September 10, 2021
9/11, COVID and the insurance industryReviewing both events can offer tips for managing future unprecedented events.
December 18, 2019
House passes $1.4T spending bill reauthorizing TRIA, NFIP and repealing Cadillac TaxMajor insurance industry groups and representatives hailed the three insurance-related provisions included in the bill.
September 11, 2019
More first responders have died from 9/11-related illnesses than on 9/11To date, 241 members of the NYPD have died of 9/11-related illnesses — more than 10 times the number of police officers who died in the attack.
September 11, 2019
Judge dismisses 138 suits by 9/11 workers targeting Battery Park City AuthorityThese cases, dismissed on Aug. 30, were the last of about 11,000 suits that had been filed over 9/11 cleanup work.
September 11, 2019
9/11, terrorism and insurance: How TRIA came to be, and what happens if it expiresThe Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) expires Dec. 31, 2020. What would happen if Congress fails to reauthorize it?
September 12, 2018
Gov. Cuomo signs legislation to give benefits for 9/11 volunteers, workersThe extension allows more individuals additional time to file for workers' comp., disability and accident death benefits.
October 31, 2019
Insurers allege a Saudi bank 'aided and abetted' in 9/11 attacksA court has reinstated an insurers' suit against Al Rajhi Bank stemming from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
December 20, 2017
9/11 insurers move closer to $221.5 million award against IranA judge has recommended that the Islamic Republic of Iran pay $221,505,968.40 to insurers that made payments to their insureds for property damage and other claims arising from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
November 28, 2017
NY high court gives OK for 9/11 cleanup crews to sue over asbestos exposureThe states Court of Appeals ruled that the Battery Park City Authority is a government entity and didnt have legal standing to challenge Jimmy Nolans Law.
September 11, 2017
Preserving our memories of September 11One insurance professional, who was in the Air Force Reserve, shares his memories of Sept. 11 and its aftermath.