The integration of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) systems has become a forefront of potential innovation and efficiency, for insurers and insureds alike. Recognizing that AI systems may permeate all stages of the insurance life cycle, the Connecticut Insurance Department has issued a detailed Bulletin providing a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework and expectations for insurers’ …
The Texas Supreme Court is presently considering the constitutionality of the State’s public adjuster law, which prevents contractors from advertising themselves as able to assist the public with negotiating an insurance claim without first obtaining a public adjuster license. The case is Texas Department of Insurance v. Stonewater Roofing Ltd. A public adjuster is hired …
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The legal practice is always playing catch up with the latest technology—the most recent example of this enduring game of cat-and-mouse is ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool that launched in November 2022. The use of ChatGPT in the legal industry recently came to a head, when two lawyers in the U.S. District Court for the …
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This week, in EMOI Services, LLC v. Owners Insurance Company, the Ohio Supreme Court held that a ransomware attack on a medical billing company did not cause direct physical loss of or damage to software, where the company’s computer equipment remained unharmed. The Court further explained that the computer software does not have a material …
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Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, is a digital or virtual currency. Unlike traditional currency, cryptocurrency does not have any tangible existence, but rather exists purely as digital entries in an online database. Given the relatively recent development of cryptocurrency, few courts have had occasion to address application of property insurance coverage principles to …
Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin, is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography. A distinct feature of cryptocurrency is that it is not issued by any central authority, such as a bank. Instead, internet users help maintain and manage the value of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency does not have any tangible existence, …
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