Tag: Insurance Law

TCPA Lawsuit Against QuoteWizard Highlights Risks of Prerecorded Telemarketing

A TCPA lawsuit against QuoteWizard underscores the legal risks for insurance-related businesses using prerecorded telemarketing calls without express written consent, emphasizing compliance and regulatory oversight.

Christopher A. Thompson Elected Fellow of American College of Coverage Counsel

Christopher A. Thompson of Jackson Walker LLP honored as a Fellow by the American College of Coverage Counsel for expertise in insurance coverage and extracontractual law.

Legal and Contact Information for Foley Hoag LLP Washington Office

Contact and legal disclaimers for Foley Hoag LLP, including attorney-client relationship policies and confidentiality terms relevant for insurance and legal professionals.

Historical Shifts in U.S. Health Insurance Regulation and Market Impact

Explore the historical evolution of U.S. health insurance regulation from state-based oversight to federal involvement and its impact on the insurance market and healthcare costs.

Georgia 2026 Laws Update: Insurance Affordability, Tax Cuts, and Regulatory Changes

Explore Georgia's key 2026 legislative changes impacting insurance affordability, state income tax reductions, consumer protections, teledentistry, property regulations, and more.

Eighth Circuit Upholds Insurers' Residence Requirement for Homeowners Coverage

The Eighth Circuit affirms insurers' strict residency requirements in homeowners insurance claims, impacting coverage conditions and claims litigation.

New Class Action Links Climate Deception to Rising U.S. Homeowners Insurance Premiums

A new U.S. class action lawsuit alleges fossil fuel companies' climate deception has driven higher homeowners insurance premiums, introducing novel legal claims under RICO with potential market-wide impacts.

Tax Court Affirms Income Reporting Rules for Whole Life Policy Loan Surrenders

The U.S. Tax Court's Fugler v. Commissioner decision reinforces rules for taxable income reporting on whole life insurance policy surrenders with outstanding loans, highlighting reporting requirements and limited deduction and relief options.

California Court Clarifies "Occurrence" Definition in Homeowners Insurance Intentional Acts Case

California appellate court ruling clarifies "occurrence" in homeowners insurance for intentional acts excluding coverage despite concurrent negligence findings in assault case.

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits Brokers' Duty on Insurance Policy Non-Renewal Notices

The Connecticut Supreme Court rules that insurance brokers are not required to inform clients about non-renewal of homeowners insurance policies, defining broker duties and impacting insurance practices.