Virginia Introduces Key Changes to Noncompete Law
Virginia’s new noncompete law — effective July 1, 2026 — bans noncompete agreements if an employer terminates an employee without…
Month: April 2026
Ninth Circuit blows open $162M legacy policy fight over aggregate limits
The facts go back a long way. During World War II, the federal government leased and later expanded the Chino…
U.S. Consular Operations in Israel Resume
Following an extended suspension tied to ongoing security conditions in the region, U.S. consular operations in Israel have resumed after…
WTW becomes exclusive insurance partner of INEOS Grenadiers
“We are excited to announce this global partnership between WTW and INEOS Grenadiers, marking our strategic entry into sports sponsorship…
EPA Releases CBI Claims to Expire Under TSCA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 24, 2026, the release of a publicly accessible list of Confidential Business Information (CBI)…
Insurance appointments: King Risk Partners, W.R. Berkley Corporation
Before joining Berkley Environmental, DeLauder spent more than 14 years at Zurich Financial Services, where he held roles including vice…
Maryland Department of Labor Revamps FAMLI Website
In conjunction with the issuance of final regulations to implement the forthcoming paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program, the Maryland…
Universal Insurance lifts Q1 earnings on underwriting gains
Its combined ratio falls below 90% in a strong quarter Source link
California OSHA Releases Revised Workplace Violence Regulation
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board released a revised draft workplace violence regulation for general…
The Hartford posts P&C premium gains in Q1 2026, returns $617M to shareholders
For the quarter ended 31 March 2026, net income available to common stockholders rose 36% to $851 million, or $3.04…
California Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement
On April 7, 2026, a California appellate court enforced an arbitration agreement spanning three onboarding documents. The court held that…
Will Colorado’s new attempt to cut insurance costs succeed where California failed?
The Colorado problem: real losses, not regulatory fiction Colorado’s insurance crisis is grounded in hard actuarial reality. Homeowners insurance premiums…