Harman Bump-Up Ruling Delivers Policyholders A Crucial Win
The Delaware Supreme Court delivered policyholders a crucial victory when it rejected arguments by insurers that a $28 million settlement paid by Harman International Industries Inc. to resolve stockholder litigation constituted an excluded post-deal "bump-up" in merger consideration.
Chubb 'Secret' Abuse Website Risks Industry Trust, Attys Say
An accusation by the Archdiocese of New York that Chubb waged a "shadow campaign" against the church while also defending a slew of sex abuse suits against the church has the potential to disrupt trust in the insurance market.
Calif. Toxic Testing Bill Carries Major Insurance Implications
A California bill that would mandate safety standards for the testing and clearance of homes after wildfires could make toxicity concerns more central to a claims process in which living expenses are at stake for people wary of returning to contaminated homes.
Harman Bump-Up Ruling Delivers Policyholders A Crucial Win
The Delaware Supreme Court delivered policyholders a crucial victory when it rejected arguments by insurers that a $28 million settlement paid by Harman International Industries Inc. to resolve stockholder litigation constituted an excluded post-deal "bump-up" in merger consideration.
Chubb 'Secret' Abuse Website Risks Industry Trust, Attys Say
An accusation by the Archdiocese of New York that Chubb waged a "shadow campaign" against the church while also defending a slew of sex abuse suits against the church has the potential to disrupt trust in the insurance market.
Calif. Toxic Testing Bill Carries Major Insurance Implications
A California bill that would mandate safety standards for the testing and clearance of homes after wildfires could make toxicity concerns more central to a claims process in which living expenses are at stake for people wary of returning to contaminated homes.
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