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Corporations facing high-profile negligence lawsuits have been known to request a bench trial—held before a judge only and without the risks of plaintiffs’ lawyers playing on the emotions of a 12-person jury. But in West Virginia, the pharmacy benefits manager and mail-order pharmaceutical giant known as Express Scripts went the other route. The company demanded a jury in a lawsuit brought by 120 local governments that charged the PBM had contributed to the oversupply of opioid drugs that have plagued many residents. “While purporting to represent the interests of their residents, (the West Virginia cities and counties) strain mightily to…

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) announced the appointment of LoriAnn V. Lowery-Biggers as CEO. Lowery-Biggers brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, having previously served as president of Lloyd’s North America along with executive leadership positions at The Navigators Group, Inc., Wells Fargo Insurance, Inc. and Marsh McLennan Companies, Inc. Lowery-Biggers She succeeds Bill Ross as IICF CEO, who will be developing a multi-year strategy with the IICF staff and executive team in the coming months. As CEO, Lowery-Biggers will be responsible for overseeing IICF’s overall operations and strategic direction and she will report to the…

Due to the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, data, and analytics, brokers are gaining the ability to treat the risk of each client separately, said Ashley Karg of McGill and Partners. “There’s more opportunity for brokers to embrace individualizing our clients as opposed to creating them as part of a pack, or part of a herd,” said Karg, partner, U.S. casualty during an interview with Insurance Journal at RIMS RISKWORLD. “Using new technologies and modeling, especially in the casualty space specifically, is giving us a big opportunity to differentiate our clients,” she added. The client-broker relationship has improved as each…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Healthy Paws is a better pet insurance company for parents wanting unlimited payouts and fast claim processing. On the other hand, Embrace is more fitting for those wanting fewer exclusions and plan customization restrictions. Read our Embrace vs Healthy Paws comparison to determine which insurer is best for your dog. Policy Coverage Policy Coverage Winner The table below shows precisely what Embrace and Healthy Paws cover. Both companies cover emergency care, surgery and hospitalization, specialized exams and specialty care,…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Figo and Healthy Paws are two of the most commonly discussed pet insurance providers, and we put them head to head and choose a clear winner. While both companies offer thorough coverage, there’s a difference in their reputation, plan customization options, and often price. We explain why we rank one better than the other below. Policy Coverage Policy Coverage Winner The table below shows specifically what Figo and Healthy Paws cover. Both companies cover emergency care, surgery and hospitalization, specialized…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Many people get life insurance for themselves or their spouse — it can be a wise financial investment to help you with the loss of a loved one. But what about our furry family members? Can you get a life insurance policy on a dog? And what expenses do you need to consider with the loss of your pet? We’ll answer these questions and more to help you plan ahead. Even though we don’t like to think about our…

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell Congress on Tuesday the agency failed to act on warnings prior to the January 2025 fatal collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people near Reagan Washington National Airport. In January, the National Transportation Safety Board said a series of systemic failures by the Federal Aviation Administration led to a devastating mid-air collision that was the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in more than two decades. “Our airspace system was providing warning signals prior to that tragic evening. The issue was not a lack of…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Healthy Paws and Nationwide are two big dogs in the pet industry space. However, their business models, the customer experience, and the cost are entirely different. Both companies offer thorough coverage, but there’s a big difference in their reputations, claim repayment time frame, and price. We explain why we rank one company much better than the other below. Policy Coverage Policy Coverage Tie The table below shows precisely what Healthy Paws and Nationwide cover. Both companies cover emergency care,…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Lemonade is a pet insurance newcomer, while Healthy Paws is a veteran. We compare these two pet insurance companies head-to-head and choose a winner. We explain our reasoning for our rankings below. Remember, you should always get quotes for your specific pet and location and read the policy before signing up. Ultimately, we feel that coverage should be a leading factor for you to consider before purchasing, but we also realize that cost is important. Policy Coverage Policy Coverage…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Image credit: SeventyFour, Shutterstock For decades, the Labrador Retriever has been among the top five most popular breeds in the U.S. This four-legged sweetheart is loving, friendly, and adaptable. Still, they are also accident-prone, inquisitive adventurers that eat everything in sight, especially things they shouldn’t. If one breed needs health insurance to cover their misadventures and hereditary health problems, it’s the Lab. Labradors are prone to many specific health issues, such as hip dysplasia, CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) tears,…