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Can Comp-Exempt Sub Owner Sue Contractor for Work Injury? Miss. Court Says ‘No’

Insurance Journal

It’s a question that has cropped up in state courts only on rare occasions: If the owner or officer of a subcontractor firm opts out of workerscompensation coverage for himself, can he then sue the general contractor for negligence …

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk.

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Blog Post: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine and Law

LexisNexis

Rassp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Friends Research Institute (friendsresearch.org) Disclaimers: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not those of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of WorkersCompensation, or the WorkersCompensation Appeals Board.

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JPMorgan Bolsters Florida Bet With 300 New Jobs in Orlando

Insurance Journal

(Bloomberg) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. plans to hire 300 people in the Orlando area over the next two years, part of the largest US bank’s expansion in the South. The firm will renovate its 250,000-square-foot (23,226-square-meter) campus in central …

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The Insights You Need for A Strong Finish to 2024

Zywave

But beyond just the employee benefits, the workerscompensation and general liability markets are also feeling the pinch of increased medical costs. Social Inflation & Nuclear Verdicts Jury verdicts exceeding $10 million, also known as nuclear verdicts, have been plaguing several industries including the commercial auto market.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

WorkersCompensation Insurance California law requires businesses with employees to have workerscompensation insurance. Why it’s critical in California : Failing to carry workers’ comp can lead to fines and penalties. Additionally, it demonstrates you care about the well-being of your team.

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Cannabis Industry Prospects Brighten;Risks, Challenges Remain

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

The CLAIM Act would let these businesses obtain insurance to cover the same risks of theft, damage, injury, loss, and liability as all other businesses. Does workers compensation cover a workplace accident in which the injured employee tested positive for marijuana?

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