Ezra Amacher

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13 12, 2024

Texas Accuses Allstate-Owned Arity of Data Privacy Violations

By | December 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Texas Accuses Allstate-Owned Arity of Data Privacy Violations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a notice of violation against Allstate-owned Arity, a mobile data company that collects drivers’ information, for breaching the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The Nov. 29 notice alleges Arity fails to …

13 12, 2024

Ohio Bill Seeks to Prohibit Mandating Firearm Liability Insurance

By | December 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Ohio Bill Seeks to Prohibit Mandating Firearm Liability Insurance

A bill making its way through the Ohio General Assembly would prohibit requiring firearm liability insurance. Senate Bill 58 passed the House by a 61-27 vote and now heads to the Ohio Senate, where legislators in the chamber will have …

13 12, 2024

Texas Accuses Allstate-Owned Arity of Data Privacy Violations

By | December 13th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Texas Accuses Allstate-Owned Arity of Data Privacy Violations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a notice of violation against Allstate-owned Arity, a mobile data company that collects drivers’ information, for breaching the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The Nov. 29 notice alleges Arity fails to …

20 09, 2024

Mutual Insurers Chase Rate Adequacy, Financial Strength Remains Strong: AM Best

By | September 20th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Mutual Insurers Chase Rate Adequacy, Financial Strength Remains Strong: AM Best

The U.S. property/casualty mutual segment has leaned on investment income to maintain strong overall financial performance and grow surplus in the face of underwriting volatility and severe weather-related activity, according to an AM Best report. To combat underwriting losses and …

28 06, 2024

Insurers Seek Subrogation Against Norfolk Southern Over Ohio Train Derailment

By | June 28th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Insurers Seek Subrogation Against Norfolk Southern Over Ohio Train Derailment

Four insurance companies filed a subrogation lawsuit against Norfolk Southern in federal court last week, alleging the rail carrier’s negligence led to the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and subsequent fire, explosion and release of toxic chemicals. Erie Insurance …

7 06, 2024

5th Circuit: Louisiana Law Voids Arbitration Clause in Surplus Lines Policies

By | June 7th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5th Circuit: Louisiana Law Voids Arbitration Clause in Surplus Lines Policies

A panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a Louisiana statute voids the formation of an arbitration clause in a surplus lines insurance contract. In its opinion, the appellate court reasoned that the general principles …

9 05, 2024

Louisiana Governor Signs Package of Property Insurance Reform Bills

By | May 9th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Louisiana Governor Signs Package of Property Insurance Reform Bills

Louisiana governor Jeff Landry signed a package of insurance reform bills Tuesday aimed at encouraging insurers to write more business in the state’s property market. The legislation, endorsed by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, will give property insurers more flexibility …

9 02, 2024

Court Orders Texas Adjuster to Cease Using Lloyd’s Trademarked Names

By | February 9th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Court Orders Texas Adjuster to Cease Using Lloyd’s Trademarked Names

A Texas public adjuster committed willful infringement when he formed a corporation and a limited liability company with the names “Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London, Inc.” and “Certain Underwriters of Lloyds London,” a district court ruled on February 7. The …

12 01, 2024

Indiana Bill Would Allow Employees to Select Physician in Workers’ Comp Cases

By | January 12th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Indiana Bill Would Allow Employees to Select Physician in Workers’ Comp Cases

An Indiana lawmaker has proposed a bill that would allow employees to choose their attending physician in workers’ compensation cases. Rep. Charles Moseley, a Democrat, introduced House Bill 1246 this week, which would permit an injured worker to choose a …

28 08, 2023

Farmers Insurance Laying Off 11% of Workforce, Citing Industry Challenges

By | August 28th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Farmers Insurance Laying Off 11% of Workforce, Citing Industry Challenges

Farmers Insurance announced it will part ways with approximately 2,400 employees – 11% of its workforce across all lines of business. “Decisions like these are never easy, and we are committed to doing our best to support those impacted by …