Ezra Amacher

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9 05, 2025

Shedeur Sanders Fan Sues NFL for $100M Over Quarterback’s Draft Slide

By | May 9th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Shedeur Sanders Fan Sues NFL for $100M Over Quarterback’s Draft Slide

When quarterback Shedeur Sanders slid to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, many football fans were left shocked that the much-hyped University of Colorado product was passed over time and again. Now one fan is suing the NFL …

2 05, 2025

Student Competition to Showcase Young Talent at RIMS

By | May 2nd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Student Competition to Showcase Young Talent at RIMS

Attendees of the RIMS’ Riskworld annual conference in Chicago will have an opportunity to meet a cohort of aspiring risk management professionals, who are participating in a global university competition. Teams from eight colleges around the world will compete in …

7 04, 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Auto Insurance Program for Low-Income Residents

By | April 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Auto Insurance Program for Low-Income Residents

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a bill that would establish a low-cost auto insurance program for low-income residents. HF 2215 would establish the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program, a state-sponsored, alternative auto insurance option for motorists who have a household adjusted gross …

7 03, 2025

Liberty Mutual Owes $4M Refund After Overcharging Louisiana Citizens Assessments

By | March 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Liberty Mutual Owes $4M Refund After Overcharging Louisiana Citizens Assessments

Liberty Mutual owes approximately $4 million to about 138,000 Louisiana policyholders after overcharging the Louisiana Property Insurance Corporation Emergency Assessment for the past four years, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said. Temple said the Louisiana Department of Insurance received a consumer …

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 …