Proposed $5 Million Insurance Hike Could Rock the Trucking Industry
A proposed bill, dubbed the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, could significantly impact the trucking industry by raising the minimum liability insurance from $750,000 to $5 million—a hefty 566% increase.
Insurance Companies Pull Back from California Market
Two more insurance providers, Tokio Marine America Insurance Co. and Trans Pacific Insurance Co., are set to exit the California insurance scene.
State Farm Ends Coverage for 72,000 Homes in California Amid Natural Disaster Risks and Inflation Concerns
California's largest insurance company is discontinuing coverage for 72,000 homes statewide due to increased natural disaster risks and inflation.
Rising Insurance Costs and Market Pressures are Rampant in Trucking
Rising insurance costs are causing many trucking companies to call it quits, leading to a hyper-competitive market for insurers.
Rising Insurance Premiums Squeeze Corporate Profits
Hidden inflationary costs are squeezing corporate profits, and it's not just the usual suspects like input and freight costs.
UK Government Announces National Insurance Tax Cut but Fiscal Drag Impacts Workers
The UK government has announced a reduction in National Insurance tax for workers from 12% to 10%, aiming to provide relief amid a cost-of-living crisis.
There Are Critical Considerations for 2023’s ACA Open Enrollment
Millions of Americans purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace face the annual task of comparing benefits and prices, considering changes to their plans, or enrolling for the first time.
Cargo Thefts Rise Nearly 60%
CargoNet has reported a significant increase in cargo thefts in the second quarter of 2023, with 582 recorded incidents in the United States and Canada.
Examining the Potential Impact of Insurance Costs on the EV Revolution
The incident involving a fire on a cargo ship carrying electric vehicles highlights potential insurance challenges and setbacks for the EV revolution.
Industry's Vigilance Rises in Response to Heightened Cargo Theft
Cargo theft has reached a decade-high, with the second quarter of 2023 witnessing a 57% increase compared to the previous year, totaling 582 thefts across the U.S. and Canada.
The Impact of Wildfires on Logistics and the Supply Chain
Wildfires have significant effects on logistics, disrupting supply chains, transportation networks, and overall business operations.
Climate Change Renders Parts of America Uninsurable as Risk Increases
Insurance companies are facing increasing difficulties in providing coverage for damages caused by rising average temperatures, leading them to withdraw from certain markets.
The mass adoption of autonomous trucks could transform the trucking insurance industry
Autonomous trucks have the potential to reshape how we think about insurance in several ways.
Insurance premiums may calm in 2023, providing carriers some relief
After years of insurance premium hikes, carriers may see some light at the end of the tunnel in 2023.
Thieves are enabled by lack of reporting cargo theft, cays CargoNet
Incomplete data and strained law enforcement can create an environment that is permissive to cargo theft, as thieves are able to exploit gaps in security, intelligence, and enforcement.
US opinions about capitalism are varied
Some people view capitalism as the foundation of the American economic system and believe it is responsible for the country's prosperity and success.
Starting January 1st, ship insurers are revoking coverage of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus war risks
Insurance companies and reinsurers - those who insure the insurance companies - have been warning of scaling back after a multitude of losses associated with the conflict in Ukraine and Hurricane Ian.
There are certain places companies should avoid getting sued
Georgia, California, and New York judges have been notable for issuing legendary and severe judgments on defendants in the trucking industry.
Insurance companies are backing away from coverage of vessels going to Russian or Ukrainian ports.
Shipping firms transporting commodities such as oil and grains are beginning to panic as underwriters begin to pull back from reinsuring any risks that are related to the Russia-Ukraine war.
So… What happens after a truck crash happens?
As it turns out, truck drivers are often easy targets for lawsuits, despite rarely being the party “at fault.”