COMMENTARY

9/11, COVID and the insurance industry

Reviewing both events can offer tips for managing future unprecedented events.

NEWS

House passes $1.4T spending bill reauthorizing TRIA, NFIP and repealing Cadillac Tax

Major insurance industry groups and representatives hailed the three insurance-related provisions included in the bill.

NEWS

More first responders have died from 9/11-related illnesses than on 9/11

To date, 241 members of the NYPD have died of 9/11-related illnesses — more than 10 times the number of police officers who died in the attack.

NEWS

Judge dismisses 138 suits by 9/11 workers targeting Battery Park City Authority

These cases, dismissed on Aug. 30, were the last of about 11,000 suits that had been filed over 9/11 cleanup work.

RESEARCH

9/11, terrorism and insurance: How TRIA came to be, and what happens if it expires

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) expires Dec. 31, 2020. What would happen if Congress fails to reauthorize it?

NEWS

Gov. Cuomo signs legislation to give benefits for 9/11 volunteers, workers

The extension allows more individuals additional time to file for workers' comp., disability and accident death benefits.

CASE STUDY

Insurers allege a Saudi bank 'aided and abetted' in 9/11 attacks

A court has reinstated an insurers' suit against Al Rajhi Bank stemming from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

NEWS

9/11 insurers move closer to $221.5 million award against Iran

A judge has recommended that the Islamic Republic of Iran pay $221,505,968.40 to insurers that made payments to their insureds for property damage and other claims arising from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

NEWS

NY high court gives OK for 9/11 cleanup crews to sue over asbestos exposure

The states Court of Appeals ruled that the Battery Park City Authority is a government entity and didnt have legal standing to challenge Jimmy Nolans Law.

NEWS

Preserving our memories of September 11

One insurance professional, who was in the Air Force Reserve, shares his memories of Sept. 11 and its aftermath.