Heather A. Turner

Heather A. Turner

Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].

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August 04, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

Investigation: Insurers overcharged Calif. drivers $5.5B in 2020

Consumer Watchdog found that California auto insurers inadequately reduced rates accordingly with decreased claims amidst COVID-19.

By Heather A. Turner

3 minute read

July 29, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

Cyber experts warn of ransomware risks during Tokyo Olympics

Should the Summer Games face a cyberattack, the losses would be significant.

By Trudy Knockless

7 minute read

July 28, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

Calif. couple faces manslaughter charges for allegedly igniting fire

A smoke bomb used at the couple's gender reveal party sparked the El Dorado Fire that caused the death of one firefighter.

By Heather A. Turner

3 minute read

July 22, 2021 | Property Casualty 360

New Missouri law safeguards insurers from excessive arbitration awards & findings

The legislation provides clarity on the rights of claimants, tortfeasors, and the tortfeasor's insurers.

By Cody S. Moon

6 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

December 08, 2020 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

MLB Sues Insurers for Refusing to Cover 2020 Claims

Minor league teams began filing their own suits earlier this year and also seem to be proceeding with similar types of lawsuits.

By Hannah Smith | Heather A. Turner

4 minute read

August 05, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

Are your renewable energy clients prepared for a major cyberattack?

A successful cyberattack can create national or regional energy security risks in the event of large-scale grid blackouts.

By Loren Henry

3 minute read

March 12, 2020 | Property Casualty 360

COVID-19: More than a health threat

The coronavirus has put companies' brands and reputations at risk, but a strong crisis communications plan can help mitigate damage.

By Rod Hughes

5 minute read

December 05, 2019 | Property Casualty 360

Merck cyberattack's $1.3 billion question: Was it an act of war?

Merck was stunned when most of its insurers denied cyber coverage. Why? Because its policies excluded another risk: an act of war.

By David Voreacos, Katherine Chiglinsky and Riley Griffin

19 minute read