Calif. Insurer Solvency Rule Draws Mixed Reactions On Reach
A proposed California rule to require insurers to report on long-term climate and technological risks could boost oversight of major industry and consumer threats, but experts also said the rule could go further in pushing carriers to be more eco-friendly.
9th Circ. To Weigh Las Vegas Casino's COVID-19 Coverage Bid
The Ninth Circuit is set to hear arguments next week over whether a Las Vegas casino and resort was wrongly denied coverage for losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up another battle over whether the presence of the virus constituted a covered physical loss. Here, Law360 breaks down the case in advance of the hearing.
Citgo Win May Put Focus On Geographical Policy Limits
A Second Circuit ruling affirming a $54 million judgment for Citgo in a coverage dispute over oil cargo lost during political unrest in Venezuela was an unsurprising outcome, a maritime and insurance attorney told Law360, but it may spark carriers to reevaluate or emphasize certain policies' geographical limitations. Here, Jonathan Thames of Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig PLLC breaks down the case.
Calif. Insurer Solvency Rule Draws Mixed Reactions On Reach
A proposed California rule to require insurers to report on long-term climate and technological risks could boost oversight of major industry and consumer threats, but experts also said the rule could go further in pushing carriers to be more eco-friendly.
9th Circ. To Weigh Las Vegas Casino's COVID-19 Coverage Bid
The Ninth Circuit is set to hear arguments next week over whether a Las Vegas casino and resort was wrongly denied coverage for losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up another battle over whether the presence of the virus constituted a covered physical loss. Here, Law360 breaks down the case in advance of the hearing.
Citgo Win May Put Focus On Geographical Policy Limits
A Second Circuit ruling affirming a $54 million judgment for Citgo in a coverage dispute over oil cargo lost during political unrest in Venezuela was an unsurprising outcome, a maritime and insurance attorney told Law360, but it may spark carriers to reevaluate or emphasize certain policies' geographical limitations. Here, Jonathan Thames of Nicoll Black Altenbrun & Feig PLLC breaks down the case.
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