Hannah Smith

January 27, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

AIG Specialty Insurance Company sued Accellion this week in Florida Southern District Court in connection with the cybersecurity firm's 2020 data breach.

By Hannah Smith JD

1 minute read

January 27, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

An insurer must defend a roofing manufacturer in litigation in which the company's roof membrane system allegedly caused additional damage to a Bronx high school.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 27, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Four states are considering legislation to shield insurers from paying out for medicinal marijuana, while one state considers legislation forcing insurers to pay for the legally controversial treatment.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 25, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The 4th Circuit has ruled that damage caused by a watermain break that was concurrent with a flood is subject to a flood sublimit under an "anti-concurrent" causation clause in the property policy.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 24, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

A subrogation lawsuit has been filed by 131 insurers in Texas seeking compensation for losses they incurred as a result of the loss of power.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 24, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

This filing of felony charges could serve as notice to drivers who use Autopilot and other similar systems that they cannot rely on them to control vehicles.

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read

January 20, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

On January 18th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy enacted an insurance bad faith statute for auto insurers.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 20, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Industry opposes a new Bill on Governor Murphy's desk, warning that it weaponizes a prior law in an unintended manner, and will potentially increase car insurance premiums drastically for New Jersey residents.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 20, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has affirmed a lower court's decision in finding that a commercial crime insurer in an insured's suit…

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

January 13, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Gov. Hochul has signed an Act into law, imposing sweeping new disclosure requirements for defense counsel and insurers alike in New York.

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read