The city then filed a cross-complaint against DSI, RLI and several other contractors and their insurers, asserting claims including breach of contract, declaratory relief and bad faith insurance, among other claims. RLI pushed back with a delay, arguing that under a famous 1979 California Supreme Court decision – Royal Globe Ins. Company vs. Superior Court…
Judge Menashi, in a separate dissent, agreed that the president’s recognition of Afghanistan as a state should persist, but argued that the Bank no longer qualified as an agency of that state. He pointed out that the Afghan banking law the Panel relied on – which says bank capital belongs to the State of Afghanistan…
“Looking ahead to 2026, we are very excited about the opportunities in the US market. Our local roadmap, built on our new strategy Accelerate29, is ambitious and sets a clear path to significantly growing our business by the end of the decade,” he said. “We will continue to accelerate the use of AI and data…
Reed, a sales executive, allegedly forwarded a spreadsheet summarizing the producers’ new and lost business — including customer names, carriers, coverage lines, effective dates and revenue — to his personal email in late December 2025. Dela Torre, an account executive, allegedly sent potential client documents, including policies, binders and property-level financial data, to her personal…
Skromed was given several opportunities to respond in three hearings, but largely refused to present his arguments or evidence. Meanwhile, Hartford presented exhibits – all of which came from Skomed’s own consultation – showing that Skomed’s business model revolved around stocking and selling generally prescribed products. These included SCOMED’s website and Facebook pages, state Department…
Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations are coordinating to support the development. SaskPower has begun work on the first phase of transmission interconnection to provide reliable power, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. SaskTel’s fiber optic transport network will provide “resilient, diverse and reliable connectivity”, connecting the facility to Bell’s national fiber backbone,…
Canon then sued Safeco, arguing that the insurer had acted in bad faith by filing an interpleader and surrendering the policy limits without attempting to negotiate a release on his behalf. Canon argued that by doing so, Safeco removed any incentive for claimants to settle with it within the policy limits. They also alleged that…
The 2026 executive lines market opens into a period of apparent calm – marked by abundant capacity, increased competition and largely flat pricing across most lines. But beneath that stability, meaningful pressures are emerging. Cyber losses are on the rise again, AI is creating new and unexpected risks in professional, cyber and employment-related claims, and…
“Marv was a great man and a staunch supporter of NAIFA, the profession, and the entire life insurance industry,” NAIFA CEO Kevin Maykes said in a statement. “He dedicated much of his life to helping people understand the importance of life insurance and other protection products, and he was instrumental in shaping the growth of…
“Marv was a great man and a staunch supporter of NAIFA, the profession, and the entire life insurance industry,” NAIFA CEO Kevin Maykes said in a statement. “He dedicated much of his life to helping people understand the importance of life insurance and other protection products, and he was instrumental in shaping the growth of…
