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Proposed Washington code amendments modify insurer claims handling requirements

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Proposed Washington Administrative Code amendments would tighten the deadlines and increase insurers’ requirements while simultaneously finding a single misstep a basis for a violation....more

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Louisiana Changes its "Proof of Loss" Law

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The Louisiana Legislature recently passed HB 437 which enacts La. § R.S. 22:1892.3 (effective August 1), in an attempt to clarify parties’ respective obligations as it relates to Proof of Loss statements and corresponding...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Who Is Accountable for AI?

Orrick’s John Bautista sat down with Rune Kvist, founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company, to explore accountability in AI and how creating auditable standards and insurance products could unlock...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

OP-ED: How to Repair Landslides‎—One Insurance Policy at a Time

If a landowner receives a government order to clean up a landslide on their property, who should pay for it — the property owner or their liability insurer? About 20 times per year, the city of Portland issues an order to...more

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How Long Is an Insurance Check Good For?

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If you’ve received a settlement check from an insurance company after a car accident, property damage claim, or injury settlement, you might be wondering: how long is an insurance check good for? While holding onto it for a...more

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SEC Tolling Request Not a Securities Claim Against Insured Company Under D&O Policy

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A Delaware Superior Court, applying Delaware law, has held that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) request to toll the statute of limitations did not constitute a “Securities Claim” under a D&O...more

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Certified Mail vs. Proof of Mail for Insurance

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Insurance carriers operate in one of the most regulated industries. Communication with policyholders is not only essential, but legally required. When sending cancellation notices, conditional renewals, or premium increases,...more

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Strategic Risk Mitigation for Insurance Providers Amidst PFAS-Related Environmental Liability

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The increasing volume of litigation involving Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) presents substantial financial and operational uncertainties for the insurance sector. Due to their environmental persistence and...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

2024 Insurance Law Compendium for California

The Fair Claims Settlement Practice Regulations set forth the relevant time limits for claims handling responses and determinations. The most important time limits are: 15 days to acknowledge receipt of claim (10 Cal. Code...more

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Delaware Department of Insurance Launches Exams of Third Party Administrators

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Key Takeaways - The Delaware Department of Insurance (Department) is conducting targeted market conduct exams of Third Party Administrators (TPAs) for compliance with state insurance laws and regulations....more

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The Latest on PFAS: What Policyholders Need to Know Now

We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their implications for policyholders navigating environmental liabilities involving both PFAS and PFAS-related...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Can You Get Car Insurance the Same Day of an Accident in Colorado?

Car insurance is a legal requirement for all drivers in Colorado. This ensures financial protection for drivers in case of an accident. But what happens if you get into an accident and don't have car insurance? Can you get...more

K&L Gates LLP

Litigation Minute: Emerging Contaminants: Minimizing and Insuring Litigation Risk

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What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less - As the scientific and regulatory landscape surrounding various emerging contaminants shifts, so too do the options that companies can consider taking to minimize and insure against...more

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Understanding Price Transparency Laws and Gag Clauses: A Guide for Healthcare Providers

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Providers continually struggle to get the fair reimbursement they deserve from payers and often feel powerless to negotiate better rates. However, regulatory changes aimed at increasing price transparency and prohibiting gag...more

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California Wildfires: What Is the Lender’s Obligation to Release Insurance Proceeds for the Repair and Restoration of Real...

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At this juncture, it is difficult to assess the breadth of damage and loss of life that has occurred as a result of the devastating fires in California. Based on initial reports, it is possible that entire communities have...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

New York Insurance Coverage Law Update — Compilation 2024

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An owner, general contractor (GC) and subcontractor (Sub) were sued by injured workers at a construction site, and they were defended by the Sub’s insurer, U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. U.S. Specialty tendered their...more

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Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has created the Direct Deposit Payment Authorization...

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Following the signing of Senate Bill 1232 amending the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act to require that employers and insurers offer claimants the option to receive their Workers’ Compensation payments by way of direct...more

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Florida’s Unique Challenges in Truck Accident Investigations: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Truck accidents are among the most devastating and complex types of motor vehicle collisions. Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, these accidents often result in severe injuries, fatalities, and significant...more

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A Comprehensive Guide to Substantial Structural Damage: Criteria, Repairs, and Code Compliance

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Introduction: Substantial Structural Damage and Its Impact on Building Repairs - Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a defined term within the International Code Council (ICC) building code library, which assesses the...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Webinar] 2024 Construction Law Forum - October 16th, 10:00 am PT

We invite you to attend a complimentary virtual event hosted by Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys, along with guest industry experts, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This engaging half-day program will...more

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FCA updates its supervisory strategy for personal and commercial line insurers

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The FCA has written to the Boards of personal and commercial line (PL&CL) insurers to give an updated overview of what the FCA considers are the key risks of harm PL&CL insurers pose to their customers and the markets in...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

COVID-19-related insurance regulatory developments

There continues to be significant regulatory activity related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the insurance industry, as well as claims for damages due to looting and vandalism following the recent civil...more

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[Webinar] Open Teleconference for the Formation of InsurTech America, a Coalition Available to U.S.-based and non U.S.-based...

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Locke Lord corporate and regulatory insurance Partners Brian Casey and Ben Sykes will host an open organizational conference call for insurtechs and those interested in how insurtechs will be regulated going forward. The goal...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – August 2018

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for August has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. ...more

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