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The E-bike Coverage Question: Far from Resolved
As e-bikes become more popular, there are increasing concerns insurers must consider.
Mid-Year “Round-Up” 2023 – keeping track of Medicare and other claims updates (ICYMI)
We are at the mid-point for 2023! It has been a busy year in so many claims areas. Time to regroup on the key claims updates over the past months – ICYMI style!
CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process – Nutshell Summary Resource
CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process – Nutshell Summary Resource. The following “Nutshell Summary” is a general summary of this process.
Understanding CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process (starts July 2023) – Q&A resource (updated)
Understanding CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process (starts July 2023) – Q&A resource (updated)
Governor Edwards vetoes Louisiana’s proposed Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) disclosure bill
S.B. 196, as outlined more fully below, called for the disclosure of (TPLF), referred to as “litigation financing agreements” in the bill, in civil actions.
A robust BOP ecosystem helps drive two small commercial growth stories
Starting a businessowners insurance policy program begins with understanding the opportunity and continues with gathering the components
Reconstruction costs vs. market value: the hidden coverage crisis
Market value and reconstruction cost estimates are unique measures subject to different forces; only RCEs should be used for coverage.
Indiana enacts statutory provision regarding third-party litigation funding (TPLF) disclosure
On April 20, 2023, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) signed into law Indiana House Bill 1124 which adds a third-party litigation funding (TPLF)
Several industry groups renew calls for a mandatory TPLF disclosure rule as part of the Federal Civil Rules of Procedure
Several industry groups renew calls for a mandatory TPLF disclosure rule as part of the Federal Civil Rules of Procedure
CMS holds webinar to discuss the Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” feature (starts July 2023) and other Section 111 items
(CMS) held a webinar where the agency discussed its upcoming Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” feature (starts July 2023)
CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.2, June 5, 2023) – new changes include: NGHP Unsolicited Response File, ORM reporting trigger, ORM termination, and HEW software
(CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide regarding Section 111 reporting related to non-group health plans.
The RAMP Act is re-introduced in Congress – bill proposes revisions to the MSP’s private cause of action (“double damages”) provision
On 5/16/23, (RAMP) Act was re-introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives, bill proposes revisions to the MSP’s private cause of action provision.
Climate change vs. climate variability: their impact on insured losses
Catastrophe models help better understand and quanitfy insured losses caused by climate change and climate variability.
Wildfire: Insurers and communities adapt to an ever-growing threat
Wildfires have moved rapidly to the fore as an exposure for insurers to understand and manage in states at high risk for this peril.
Bringing a BOP program to market with comprehensive tools and support
The ISO businessowners policy program is ready out of the box to meet many carrier requirements