NEWS AND INSIGHTS
March 25
Washington State Senate Bill 5463 moves toward a vote
On March 21, the recently introduced Washington State Senate Bill 5463 was heard in the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee. The bill now moves to the House and, if approved without changes, will go to the Governor’s office for signature. If passed, the law will be effective Jan. 1, 2026, and will have a major impact on employers […]
March 23
Georgia House of Representatives passes tort reform bill with changes
On March 20, the Georgia House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 68, with changes, as part of Gov. Brian Kemp’s tort reform package to enact meaningful changes and curb lawsuit abuse. SB 68 is one of two bills in Gov. Brian Kemp’s tort reform package. Because the bill was amended, it now must return to the Senate […]
March 04
Georgia’s Senate advances both tort reform bills after minor concessions
On Jan. 30, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a new tort reform package, aimed at reducing lawsuit abuse through Senate Bills 68 and 69. On Feb. 27, the Georgia Senate advanced Senate Bill 69 with a unanimous vote of 52-0. This bill, called the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, seeks to regulate third-party litigation funding in […]
February 26
Washington State Senate Bill 5463 will have a major impact on employers and administrators
Washington State Senate Bill 5463 was recently introduced to expand the duty of “Good Faith and Fair Dealing” to all self-insured and third-party administrators. This bill will have a major impact on employers and administrators. It introduces enhanced penalties and a three-strike rule that could decertify employers from self-insurance. The bill is currently in the Senate […]
February 07
Georgia’s new tort reform bills aim to transform litigation landscape
On Jan. 30, 2025, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced his latest tort reform package to enact meaningful changes and curb lawsuit abuse. For the past two years, Georgia has been notorious for its disproportionate verdicts, earning the title of the No. 1 Judicial Hellhole from the American Tort Reform Foundation. Details of two newly released […]
December 31
Product Liability Directive gets updated for a digital world
The EU Product Liability Directive (85/374/EEC) (PLD) is being replaced with a new set of regulations nearly 40 years after it was originally signed into law. The regulation has been amended to better meet the demands of a digital world. It entered into force on 9 December 2024. Following a 24-month transition period, the regime will apply […]
December 03
Nicole Ostrom joins Sedgwick as Executive General Adjuster in Ontario
TORONTO, December 3, 2024 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, today announced that Nicole Ostrom has joined its Canadian operations as an Executive General Adjuster in the major and complex loss division. Ostrom holds over 15 years of experience as a leading claims expert managing all lines of insurance claims […]
October 29
Lessons learned: the risks associated with vacant school buildings
A vacant school building: could be the scene of a kid’s grand adventure, or the setting straight out of a scary movie. Either way, when these structures sit empty for an extended period of time — whether they’re for sale, are in escrow or simply surplus property— some lessons get learned the hard way, with […]
October 02
Sedgwick appoints Stephen Hearn as International Business Development Director
LONDON, 2 October, 2024 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, has appointed Stephen Hearn as International Business Development Director “As we continue to focus on our global growth plans and expanding our services, Stephen’s understanding and market reputation will help us meet and continue to serve the needs of our clients and […]
September 12
Understanding the key components of an industrial special risks (ISR) policy
Industrial Special Risks (ISR) policies have become a cornerstone for providing comprehensive insurance coverage to large-scale industrial and commercial enterprises. These policies offer protection against a wide range of risks, including property damage and financial loss. In this blog, I’ll explore the essential components of an ISR policy, along with its history, scope of coverage, […]
August 01
The dos and don’ts of auto catastrophe management
Purchasing auto insurance should provide peace of mind that if an incident were to occur, a catastrophic weather event, for example, vehicles will be adequately covered and protected. Other implied expectations come alongside that purchase: a timely, accurate and fair assessment of the loss, adequate communication, professional customer service throughout, and eventually, indemnification or return […]
June 07
The latest in litigation
The litigation landscape is always evolving, with suits being filed sooner than in the past. What factors are contributing to this change? Which strategies can help avoid litigation altogether? What other liability trends should the market keep an eye on this year? Hear from Steve Ellis, VP of Liability and Max Koonce, Chief Claims Officer […]
May 31
New Sedgwick report explores liability litigation landscape
Top issues of 2024 linger from prior years In this fourth installment of our analysis of liability claims litigation trends and practices, it’s apparent that the landscape of legal challenges continues to evolve, mirroring the complexities witnessed in previous years. Many of the top issues seen in 2024 linger from previous years. Read the full […]
May 28
The drivers and far-reaching impacts of medical inflation
While little-by-little, overall inflation has (for the most part) been steadily cooling, it has shifted from primarily affecting goods and commodities, to services — and has caught up to sectors like the healthcare industry. The average price of healthcare in the U.S. increased by 2.2% in the 12 months ending in March 2024, following a previous increase […]
April 23
Automotive industry sharing of consumer data under scrutiny
In the past decade, the cars we drive have slowly become computers on wheels. While that increased connectedness brings a host of benefits for automakers and consumers alike, there are also many risks associated with having a vehicle that is connected to the internet. We’ve written before about cybersecurity threats in the automotive industry, which regulators like […]
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