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Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

May 26, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Texas Bill Could Limit Liability for Commercial Trucking Companies

The ultimate goal of the bill is to make sure that accident victims can be compensated fairly and ensure that small commercial trucking businesses can continue to operate safely.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

May 24, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Industry Responds Negatively to Florida's Potential No-Fault Repeal

Insurance associations and attorneys alike are encouraging Florida Governor DeSantis to veto the bill.

By Hannah Smith | Heather A. Turner

3 minute read

May 24, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Illinois Supreme Court: Must Insurer Defend Salon in Biometrics Case?

The salon only shared the biometric information with a single third party.

By Hannah Smith

4 minute read

May 24, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Louisiana House Passes Bill to Modernize Distracted Driving Language

The bill would strengthen the state's distracted driving laws, make fines and penalties more reasonable and enforceable, and strengthen search protections in a traffic stop.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

May 24, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Farmers Settles for $25M Over Oklahoma Earthquake Coverage

The insurer could owe more if re-opened claims are deemed legitimate.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

May 20, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

No Immunity After Drunken Patron Falls Down Stairs, Says Wisconsin Supreme Court

Insurers may have to cover damages caused by an off-duty employee's negligent actions.

By Hannah Smith

4 minute read

May 20, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

New Jersey Governor Passes Business Interruption Coverage Law

The new law requires insurers to state whether business interruption policies cover global virus transmission and provide pandemic coverage.

By Hannah Smith | Christine G. Barlow, CPCU

2 minute read

May 19, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Indiana Governor Announces New Insurance Commissioner

Amy Beard has eight years of experience at IDOI, including five years as general counsel.

By Hannah Smith

1 minute read

May 19, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Insurer Claims It's Not Obligated to Cover in Kobe Bryant Crash

The insurer specifically claims that its coverage does not include the type of helicopter that was involved in the crash last January.

By Hannah Smith

2 minute read

May 18, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

SC Supreme Rules for Insurers on Hotly-Contested ACV Issue

South Carolina Supreme Court rules that insurers can factor labor costs depreciation into actual cash value offers to insureds.

By Hannah Smith

3 minute read