BEST PRACTICES

Are insurers prepared for the COVID-19-related litigation avalanche?

In the U.S., 1,295 cases are working their way through the court system, and insurers should expect more to come.

BEST PRACTICES

How brokers can avoid legal liability in the era of COVID-19

Here are some tips to help brokers avoid liability while handling COVID-19 claims.

NEWS

Court: Broker not liable for COVID-19 business interruption claim denial

The case is one of the first to consider insurance producer liability in COVID-19 lawsuits.

COMMENTARY

What is the right size of a verdict?

For insurance companies, the value of a human life is a cost that can be measured and calculated.

EXPERT OPINION

Social inflation in the U.S. and globally

Nuclear verdicts are rare in Canada but growing in Australia and other countries, partly due to litigation funding.

ANALYSIS

Lawsuit over commercial coverage may impact COVID-19 litigation

A Miami restaurant may now become center stage for 'direct physical loss' arguments in COVID-19 cases.

NEWS

Former AIG in-house attorney sues insurer for illegal termination

In a new complaint, Aaron Katzel accuses AIG's actions of being in response to his reporting of unlawful behavior by employees.

ANALYSIS

Court splits on $21M bad-faith verdict against Nationwide

The Penn. Supreme Court deadlocked in its decision of the verdict previously deemed an 'an assault on the [insurance] industry.'

SLIDESHOW

A closer look: Coronavirus insurance lawsuit trends

Although these claims cover a wide range of industries, the dominant insurance coverage conflict is the same.

SLIDESHOW

A closer look: Coronavirus insurance lawsuit trends

Although these claims cover a wide range of industries, the dominant insurance coverage conflict is the same.