Archive for August 2025
Uber, Lyft Drop Opposition to California Driver Union Bill
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. agreed to back a state-supervised way for California drivers to unionize and collectively bargain on industry-wide pay and benefit guarantees, under a new legislative deal that provides the companies relief on insurance costs. Legislative … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWalmart Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Opioid Probe Disclosures
Walmart defeated an appeal by shareholders who said the world’s largest retailer defrauded them by failing to disclose that federal prosecutors were investigating its opioid-dispensing practices. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said Walmart did not commit … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWalmart Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit Over Opioid Probe Disclosures
Walmart defeated an appeal by shareholders who said the world’s largest retailer defrauded them by failing to disclose that federal prosecutors were investigating its opioid-dispensing practices. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said Walmart did not commit … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreEx-Credit Suisse Executives Settle Risk Suit for $115 Million
A group of former Credit Suisse executives and directors agreed to pay $115 million to settle a suit filed by shareholders who claim they failed to maintain adequate risk management. Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFord Recalling 500K Vehicles Over Brake Fluid Leak
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 500,000 vehicles in the U.S over a brake fluid leak issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. A ruptured hose in the brake system might cause fluid to leak, lengthening stopping distances, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWhen Luck Runs Out: Where $100B Hurricanes Might Happen
Lists published every hurricane season, adjusting the amounts of insurance losses for past events for inflation to current-dollar levels, give a misleading picture of the potential for a single event costing insurers $100 billion. Karen Clark & Company (KCC) offered … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCyber Outlook Report Finds Gaps, Outlines Holistic Approach to Protections
As the cyber market matures, it’s increasingly evident that fighting off cyberattacks is going to be an ongoing team effort. Brokers, carriers, cybersecurity organizations and insureds all play a role, from security to training to assessing adequate coverage. According to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreCommercial Property Claims in 2025: Repair Costs, Timeliness and Smarter Solutions
The commercial property insurance market is navigating a constantly evolving landscape in 2025, in which rising costs, labor shortages and the ever-present threat of business interruption are reshaping how claims are managed. In response, many insurers and risk managers are … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreKorea’s Cyber Regulator Slaps Hefty Fine on SK Telecom for Years of Negligence
South Korea’s largest mobile operator was hit with a fine and stern criticism from the country’s privacy regulator after a cyberattack disclosed in April compromised the data of about half the nation’s population. The Personal Information Protection Commission on Thursday … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSedgwick: Recalled Products in US Hit Lowest Quarterly Level in 3 Years
The number of products recalled across the U.S. in the second quarter fell 31.5% from 125.37 million units in the first quarter to 85.87 million in Q2, a new report shows. This level marked the lowest quarterly total since the … Source: Claims Journal
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