Emerging Risk

As vehicles become more autonomous, determining liability in a crash will change and affect how coverage is applied.

Many insurance operations are instituting employee policies that reflect the changing nature of modern workplaces.

Artificial intelligence has the ability to sort through and synthesize vast amounts of data, but with that benefit come increased risks for users and their insurers.

There are strong opinions about litigation funding with some believing it promotes frivolous lawsuits while others say it aids plaintiffs who can't afford to bring suit against a defendant.

"The No. 1 cause of nuclear verdicts is plaintiffs lawyers," said Robert Tyson, who has sought to rally the defense bar against rising verdicts and settlements.

Six states account for nearly 65% of the nuclear verdicts across the U.S.

At the recent ALM Complex Claims & Litigation Forum, Tyson addressed some of the factors behind an increase in the number of high-value jury awards.

Computers in semi-autonomous vehicles will play an important role in determining who may be at fault in a crash.