23 08, 2022

Trucker Whose Dislodged Tire Killed Trooper Fined $15,000

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A truck driver who admitted responsibility in the death of a Maine state police detective who was struck by a dislodged tire has been ordered to pay $15,000 in fines. Scott Willett of Patten, will also have his driver’s license …

23 08, 2022

Lloyd’s Owes $3M in Prejudgment Interest for Late Payment of D&O Claim

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Lloyd’s of London underwriters must pay more than $3 million in pre-judgment interest in addition to the $10 million the syndicate has already paid in damages for the wrongful acts of the former directors of a bank that was declared …

23 08, 2022

FIGA to Extend Assessment, Due to Southern Fidelity, Weston Failures

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Thanks to the mounting number of insolvencies of Florida property insurers in the last two years, the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association will have to borrow $150 million and extend a surcharge on policies through 2023. The FIGA Board of Directors …

23 08, 2022

North Carolina Rate Bureau Wants 43% Hike in Dwelling Rates for 2023-24

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The North Carolina Rate Bureau has recommended a statewide average increase of 42.6% over the next two years for dwelling property policies. The rate hikes would be an average of 19.6% for April 2023 and 19.2% for 2024, the bureau’s …

23 08, 2022

COVID Impacts Linger in Courtrooms, Often a Disadvantage for Defendants

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Courts have reopened and trials have resumed, but the impacts of COVID-19 continue to linger in the judicial system, a panel of claims litigation experts said during the Combined Claims Conference on Thursday. For one thing, jurors are far more …

23 08, 2022

3M Awaits Bankruptcy Ruling That May Sink Litigation Tactic

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3M Co.’s attempt to block jury trials of more than 230,000 lawsuits accusing it of harming US soldiers faces a key test this week in front of a federal judge in Indianapolis. US Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey J. Graham is set …

23 08, 2022

Lloyd’s Insurer Ascot, Marsh Provide Coverage for Grain Ship Sailing From Ukraine

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Broker Marsh and Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot said on Tuesday they have provided coverage for a vessel carrying grain and food products from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports under its new marine cargo and war insurance facility. Launched last month, …

23 08, 2022

PwC Sued by Auditor Over Head Injury Suffered During ‘Pub Golf’ Work Event

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An auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP sued his employer over a serious head injury he suffered during a work event that “encouraged excessive consumption of alcohol.” Michael Brockie alleges in London suit that PwC failed to ensure his safety by allowing …

22 08, 2022

Ford Motor Hit With $1.7B Verdict for Fatal Rollover Accident: Lawyer

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Ford Motor Co. was told by a jury to pay more than $1.7 billion over a 2014 rollover accident that killed a Georgia couple, a lawyer for the family said. Jurors delivered their verdict on punitive damages Friday following a …

22 08, 2022

Marsh Launches 1st Dedicated Insurance for Hydrogen Energy Projects

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Broker Marsh, a unit of Marsh & McLennan, said on Monday it was launching the world’s first dedicated insurance for hydrogen energy projects, as the nascent industry looks to scale up quickly in the fight against climate change. As the …