CMS clarifies rules on consultants in Medicare Advantage sales
Under traditional arrangements, licensed agents and brokers receive commissions from insurers for selling policies. In contrast, insurance consultants typically charge…
First Circuit Rules Placing Employee on PIP Not Age Discriminatio
On March 13, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled in Walsh v. HNTB Corp. that…
Insurers outline measures to address rising premiums
According to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), insurers are responding to a combination of structural challenges, including inflation,…
The Shipping and Logistic Consequesces of US Conflict in Iran
The escalation of armed conflict involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and certain Gulf states following coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in…
Marsh structures insurance for TerraPower nuclear project
The insurance program draws capacity from insurers based in the United States, London, and Bermuda, creating a multi-market structure designed…
California’s 5% Retention Cap on Private Construction Takes Effec
Why This Matters Now Following our earlier alert on Senate Bill No. 61, signed by Governor Newsom in July 2025,…
Prudential layoffs in Newark reach 237
The most recent reductions add to earlier job cuts disclosed since mid-2025. In total, 237 positions have now been identified…
Courts Vacate 2024 Fiduciary Rule, PTE 2020‑02 Still Applies
In November 2025, the Trump administration’s Department of Labor withdrew its defense of the Biden-era 2024 Fiduciary Rule (formally, the Retirement…
Showcasing female leaders shaping insurance’s next phase of growth
As insurers respond to shifting market pressures and evolving customer expectations, leadership is increasingly defined by adaptability, collaboration, and the…
2028 BMW M5 Spied With A Neue Klasse Face At The Nurburgring
Article Summary Prototypes of the BMW M5 facelift were seen this week at the Nordschleife. The test cars had the…
Performing on Thin Ice: Music Licensing and Global Broadcast Rights at the Olympics
By: Nicholas Yun The 2026 Winter Olympics brought an unexpected legal controversy to the ice rink: music copyright licensing.[1] Several…
IRS Issues New Guidance as Courts Weigh Key Tax Disputes
Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for March 9, 2026 –…