Alongside HB 1302, lawmakers are also reviewing a separate proposal—House Bill 1182—which would impose new disclosure and notification requirements on insurers using wildfire risk models in underwriting. If passed, HB 1182 would mandate greater transparency from insurers about their use of catastrophe models, risk scores, and other tools used to assess wildfire exposure when determining coverage eligibility and premiums.
For wholesale brokers like Dennis Fox (pictured), who specializes in healthcare placements at Brown & Riding, the squeeze is palpable. A decade into the business, he’s juggling rising costs, evolving retailer relationships, and shrinking carrier appetite. From youth nonprofits to long-term care, placements are becoming more unpredictable. Source link
Sodium cyanide update An exclusion zone is in place around both vessels. According to some reports, the cargo ship owners say the Solong was not carrying sodium cyanide, as previously reported, but did carry empty containers that once held the toxic chemical. Source link
Redefining claims advocacy As the workforce undergoes a generational shift, so do industry demands. AI, machine learning, and data analytics are reshaping claims management, but technology alone isn’t the solution. The key is ensuring that these advancements align with the needs of a younger, more diverse workforce while also preserving the institutional knowledge that’s at…
House Bill 1842, sponsored by Rep. Mark Lepak, would amend Section 13 of the Workers’ Compensation Code (85A O.S. §13) to bolster coverage for mental health injuries — particularly PTSD — incurred by law enforcement officers, firefighters (paid or volunteer), and emergency medical technicians. While PTSD is already a recognized injury for first responders under…
