The ruling, issued on April 23, 2025, stems from an incident in November 2022, when Michelle DiPego of Muncie, Indiana, was walking along a Baltimore city path and was struck from behind by a woman riding an electric scooter. Although the rider and a companion briefly stopped, they refused to identify themselves and left the scene. DiPego suffered a wrist injury and submitted a claim to State Farm under her UM coverage.
Transatlantic Underwriters (TAU), a Marietta, Georgia-based wholesale insurance brokerage specializing in transportation risks, has launched a new Property and Casualty (P&C) division. The expansion adds six new lines of business: Commercial General and Excess Liability, Commercial Property, Inland Marine, Builders Risk, and Garage. Source link
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…
APCIA represents home, auto, and business insurers nationwide and advocates for competitive private insurance markets. Its members include insurers of all sizes and structures, serving families, communities, and businesses across the US and globally. Source link
Proponents argue that the bill is necessary to protect older drivers from unfair rate increases, particularly as Louisiana grapples with high auto insurance premiums. According to the report, the bill has faced opposition from the insurance industry, with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) asserting that it unnecessarily duplicates existing regulations. Source link
Hiscox London Market reported ICWP of US$329.7 million, a 4.0% increase from US$316.9 million last year. Growth came from property, marine, energy, and specialty classes. Rates across the segment declined by 3% for the first time since 2017 but remained 69% higher than 2018 levels. The property division benefited from previously written binders and new…
