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Court Differentiates Vandalism from Theft in First Party Insurance Policy

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The Court considered whether the Plaintiffs’ loss was caused by theft or vandalism, as neither term was defined in the policy. After investigating, Allstate denied coverage, invoking the policy’s vandalism exclusion and increased risk provision. Allstate Vehicle & Prop. C22-1174 TSZ, 2023 WL 9000432 (W.D. 3d 1231, 1235 (W.D.

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Can Both the Contractor and Property Owner Be Named Insureds on a Builder’s Risk Policy?

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Builder’s Risk Insurance covers property during the course of construction, whether it’s a new build or renovation. One common question is whether the contractor and the property owner can be named insureds on the same Builder’s Risk policy. It protects against fire, lightning, hail, wind, theft, and vandalism, among other perils.

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RIMS TechRisk/RiskTech: Opportunities and Risks of AI

Risk Management Monitor

Ramesh Srinivasan gave a keynote titled “The Opportunities and Downside Risks of Using AI,” touching on the key flashpoints of current technological advancement, and what they mean for risk management. He noted that as data storage has become far cheaper, and computation quicker, this has allowed risk assessment technology to improve.

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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Data Breach Class Action on Article III Standing Grounds, Citing Unanimity of Circuits on “Increased Risk” Claims

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The Second Circuit just affirmed the dismissal of a data breach class action predicated on an alleged increased risk of identity theft on Article III standing grounds. Notably, the plaintiffs did not claim they suffered fraud or identity theft because of the inadvertent disclosure. McMorris v. Carlos Lopez & Assocs. ,

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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

Risk Management Monitor

The job of procurement is to ensure performance is as promised, risk is low and business objectives are being met through collaboration. Suppliers are a source of growth, innovation and efficiency, but if they are not managed holistically, they can be a source of risk, poor performance and noncompliance.

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Inflation Considerations for Risk Managers and Insurance Buyers

Risk Management Monitor

According to Beazley’s recent Risk & Resilience Geopolitical Report , inflation is a key area of concern for business leaders and they expect economic uncertainty to remain high through to the end of this year. With high unemployment and higher costs, this also poses a risk to employment practices liability (EPL) insurers.

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Combating Fraudulent COVID Unemployment Claims

Risk Management Monitor

In addition, unsuspecting victims are at risk of receiving surprise tax bills because cybercriminals stole their identities and filed fraudulent claims for COVID-19 unemployment payments. The Federal Trade Commission warns that unemployment fraud puts workers at additional risk of identity theft crimes including tax fraud.

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