Anthem Website Tracking Lawsuit Advances on Wiretap and Fiduciary Claims
A federal judge let Anthem members pursue wiretap and fiduciary claims over website tracking, while dismissing two other claims.
AIG Expands Latin American Insurance Business With Everest Chile Deal
Medical Malpractice Rates Rise 1.8% as Insurers Record 12th Year of Losses
Liberty Biberty Protest Puts Liberty Mutual’s Ad Strategy in Focus
Dozens protested Liberty Mutual’s mascot outside its Boston headquarters, citing repetitive ads and questioning the insurer’s creative approach.
Nippon Dynawave Longview Mill Cited $77,800 After Hot Pulp Spill
Washington regulators cited Nippon Dynawave $77,800 after a worker fell into a hot pulp spill while trying to close a tank valve.
California Revises Proposed Workers’ Comp Deposition Attorney Rates
California’s revised proposal sets experience-based deposition rates and permits limited billing for travel and transcript review.
Texas Workers’ Comp Networks Report Lower Costs and Faster Return to Work
Texas network claims averaged lower medical costs, quicker treatment and fewer missed workweeks than claims outside the networks.
Everest Group Q3 Net Income Falls 9% as Premiums and Underwriting Results Weaken
Everest’s third-quarter income fell to $233 million as premiums declined 14% and catastrophe losses rose to $322 million.
Global Insured Catastrophe Losses Hit $91 Billion Through September 2026
Aon estimates insured catastrophe losses at $91 billion through September, below the five-year average even as billion-dollar events exceeded historical norms.
Construction Insurers See AI’s Value in Better Risk Decisions, Not Cost Cuts
Construction risk leaders say AI’s strongest payoff may come from spotting hazards and improving decisions, with reliable data as a prerequisite.
Markel Transfers $2.3 Billion of Legacy Reserves to Enstar in Reinsurance Deal
Markel will cede $2.3 billion of reserves to Enstar under a deal covering run-off reinsurance and exited insurance lines.
EverPeak Taps Patrick Daley as Chief Underwriting Officer
EverPeak names insurance veteran Patrick Daley to lead underwriting strategy and quality across its business lines.
Liberty Mutual Has No Duty to Defend I-35W Pileup Lawsuits, Appeals Court Rules
The Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Liberty Mutual, finding the lawsuits tied the I-35W pileup to roadway operations and maintenance.
Halloween 2025 Vehicle Vandalism Claims Rose 34%, State Farm Data Shows
State Farm says vehicle vandalism claims averaged nearly 34% higher on Halloween 2025 than on other October days, up from 27% in 2024.
Arkansas Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Nurse’s Shoulder Injury Claim
The court found that conflicting medical histories and prior shoulder problems supported the commission’s decision to deny benefits.