Special Coverage: COVID-19

Immunity Upheld for State Officials Over COVID-Related Nursing Home Deaths

Posted: Feb 05, 2026

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed a proposed class action against New Jersey government officials on behalf of families of nursing home residents who died early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 10,000 elderly residents of New Jersey nursing …

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The Battle for Talent Takes a Twist

Posted: Feb 03, 2026

The Battle for Talent Takes a Twist PaulCarroll Tue, 02/03/2026 - 12:33 Thirty percent of companies will eliminate remote work this year, and 83% of CEOs globally expect a return to full-time office work in 2027, according to two recent reports. Many insurers will be among those hea...

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N.J. Supreme Court Rules Teachers Are ‘Essential Employees’ for COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

N.J. high court affirms rebuttable presumption that educators who contracted coronavirus during pandemic did so at work, shifting burden of proof to employers and insurers. The post N.J. Supreme Court Rules Teachers Are ‘Essential Employees’ for COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims appear...

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Defining ‘Extraordinary:’ NY State Law Triggers Nationwide Changes to Mental Health Claims

Posted: Jan 20, 2026

The mental health crisis that gained attention during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t subsided, and its effects are being felt in the workplace across a multitude of industries. The post Defining ‘Extraordinary:’ NY State Law Triggers Nationwide Changes to Mental Health Claims appeared firs...

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Greensill Bank Sues UK Government for $441 Million Over COVID Loan Guarantees

Posted: Jan 16, 2026

Greensill Bank, a subsidiary of collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital, is suing Britain’s business department for just over 330 million pounds ($441.7 million) after it canceled guarantees for COVID-19 business loans, court documents showed. The administrators of the German-based bank &#823...

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Judge Rejects Amazon’s Bid to Dismiss Price Gouging Lawsuit

Posted: Jan 06, 2026

A U.S. judge on Monday rejected Amazon.com’s bid to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the online retailer of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik in Seattle, Amazon’s hometown, found “unpersuasive” a claim that Washingto...

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Illinois Hospital System Sued for Religious Discrimination

Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Advocate Aurora Health, an Illinois-based hospital system, violated federal law when it refused to accommodate a nurse’s religious beliefs and fired her for failing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit …

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Our 10 Most-Read Articles From 2025

Posted: Dec 29, 2025

Our 10 Most-Read Articles From 2025 PaulCarroll Mon, 12/29/2025 - 14:30 Of the scores of articles we published this year on AI, five, in particular, struck a chord with you, our esteemed readers: on how AI is reshaping workers' comp, compliance and fraud, on how to unlock ROI (a tri...

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Missouri Faces Legal Battle with China Over Pandemic Compensation

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

Missouri’s top prosecutor said China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said in a news release that China is …

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance Market Shows Early Signs of Stabilization as Post-COVID Inflation Pressures Level-Set Into ‘New Normal’ For Risk Pricing

Posted: Dec 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected]     MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 17, 2025 – As rising premiums and tightening coverage options continue to strain household budgets, millions of U.S. homeowners are grappling with the growing challenge of affording and maintaining adequate insurance protection. The Insuranc...

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D&O Claims Rise Amid Escalating Global Risks

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

D&O Claims Rise Amid Escalating Global Risks Commercial Lines ITL Editorial Team Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:47 Cyber risks and geopolitical uncertainties fuel surging D&O claims as global bankruptcy rates hit record highs....

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Strong Growth for Life-Annuity Forecast Through 2027

Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Strong Growth for Life-Annuity Forecast Through 2027 Life & Health ITL Editorial Team Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:40 Strong earnings forecast through 2027 gives life-annuity insurers opportunity to adapt strategy, not just enjoy conditions....

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Transparent Health Reinsurance to the Rescue

Posted: Dec 05, 2025

Transparent Health Reinsurance to the Rescue ITL Editorial Team Fri, 12/05/2025 - 14:59 Government shutdown crisis spotlights transparent health reinsurance as an emerging, nonpartisan solution aligning corporate and consumer interests. Decembe...

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Can We Please Tone Down All the 'Inflection Point' Talk?

Posted: Dec 02, 2025

Can We Please Tone Down All the 'Inflection Point' Talk? PaulCarroll Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:37 With all the copy I read through every week as I decide which pieces to publish here at ITL, I'm noticing an odd trend. For the past couple of years, tons of the articles submitted to m...

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NY Court Rules COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims Don’t Require Pinpointing Specific Exposure Event

Posted: Dec 01, 2025

Ruling upholds 'prevalence' framework, allowing workers' compensation for employees who contracted virus in high-risk workplace settings without identifying exact moment of infection. The post NY Court Rules COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims Don’t Require Pinpointing Specific Exposure Event...

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Real-Time Analytics Take a Leap Forward

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

Real-Time Analytics Take a Leap Forward Data Analytics ITL Editorial Team Sun, 11/30/2025 - 17:23 Real-time analytics transform insurance distribution from reactive decision-making to proactive leadership orchestrating today's outcomes....

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Oklahoma Pharmacies to Pay $157K Over Unauthorized COVID-19 Test Billing

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

Multiple Oklahoma pharmacies have agreed to pay $157,000 to settle allegations that they billed the Oklahoma Medicaid Program, SoonerCare, for hundreds of unauthorized over-the-counter COVID-19 tests. Apothecary Pharmacy, Cornwell Pharmacy, Cushing Family Pharmacy, R.T.’s Family Discount Pharm...

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