PFAS liability uncertainty deepens amid Trump rollback, bellwether trials

In an order issued March 20, Judge Henry T. Wingate of the US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi denied motions to dismiss filed by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC and Caliber Home Loans, Inc. The ruling allows plaintiffs Ashley C. Guerdan and Catherine E. Guerdan to proceed with their lawsuit, which includes claims…

Lovatt, who has 40 years of insurance industry experience, was a founding member of the group. He has worked in leadership roles with international, national, regional, and start-up insurance companies. In addition to his new role as president of Great Bay Insurance Company, he currently serves as chief underwriting officer and chief claims officer for…

“Workers’ compensation was already, in my opinion, one of the most complex lines of business to write,” she said. “Because the line is inextricably linked to the economy, drivers of profitability are not easily controlled or mitigated. In addition, its long-tailed nature brings uncertainty around the cost of goods sold, and the statutory benefits provided…

“I think the challenge is how can you control that? Because you wouldn’t, as an insurance company, declare overnight that everybody is allowed to write software to change pricing models,” he said. As a result, the question for the market is how to make sure that this technology is pointing in the right direction, which…

Meanwhile, Nicole Jones, who is chief administrative officer and general counsel, will expand her portfolio of responsibilities to include Cigna Group’s enterprise marketing division. This brings together marketing with other functions Jones already leads including public affairs, federal and state government affairs, legal and HR functions. Source link

Industry and market outlook The leadership transition comes as Argo adapts to shifting industry dynamics, including regulatory changes, rising litigation costs, and evolving risks in the specialty insurance sector. With Donahue at the helm, the company is expected to continue refining its underwriting approach while seeking growth opportunities in niche markets. Source link