Insurers Are Covering Litigation Funders. Will It Catch On?
Coral Bleaching Highlights Value Of Reef Insurance
Insurance Industry Still Navigating Risks Created By Dobbs
Insurers Are Covering Litigation Funders. Will It Catch On?
Insurers have started to cover losses from a third-party litigation funder's portfolio of plaintiff-side investments, experts tell Law360, calling into question the insurance industry's broader position that third-party litigation finance hikes carriers' litigation costs, thus requiring them to raise premiums for consumers.
Coral Bleaching Highlights Value Of Reef Insurance
An ongoing bleaching event expected to weaken coral reefs worldwide should emphasize the importance of novel insurance products in helping to restore critical marine life following major storms, climate and insurance experts say.
Insurance Industry Still Navigating Risks Created By Dobbs
The U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade has prompted new insurance policy offerings for healthcare providers and legislation to protect medical malpractice coverage in some states, with additional risks beyond the initial threat of litigation on the horizon, experts say.
Expert Analysis
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