Choice of Venue in Med Mal Cases is Back
In a recent decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a two-decade-old rule that forced plaintiffs in medical malpractice (med mal) cases to file in the county where they alleged the harm occurred.
Month: September 2022
Complimentary Information Security Diagnostic Tool
Quickly verify the status of your computer’s operating system, firewall, hard drive encryption, and anti-malware software with a new tool developed for independent agents.
Scrutiny for Contractors Involved in Claims
The Delaware Department of Insurance (DOI) is clarifying that contractors who attempt to get involved in the claims process cannot do so without an adjuster’s license and that carriers can exclude them from the assignment of benefit provision.
Updated Education Requirements for Producers Who Sell Annuities
Revised training requirements for life licensees who sell annuities will become effective on Oct. 8, 2022. Schedule training to maintain your authority to recommend and sell annuities.
The Hardening Cyber Market
Insurers continue to readjust to the evolving cyber market. Most recently, Lloyd’s of London announced new requirements for state-backed cyberattack exclusions in standalone cyber policies.