Welcome to our newest publication, The Robins Kaplan Insurance Insight. Our goal is to deliver practical content to help you navigate the current challenges and latest developments in the insurance industry. This newsletter is curated by the women of Robins Kaplan with the goal of celebrating women in the profession and exploring topics of general interest in the insurance field. Whether you are in-house counsel, a broker, a claims adjuster, or anyone else in the industry, we hope that you find our newsletter interesting and informative. Thank you and enjoy!
In This Issue
- Drones: The FAA's Efforts for Timely Integration into Society
Christina M. Lincoln
The Drone Advisory Committee’s initiatives in 2017 will have a significant impact on insurers, namely, in the adjustment of property claims and the issuance of drone policies. - Insurance Class Actions: Avoiding Pitfalls and Mitigating Risks
Anne M. Lockner and Amy M. Churan
As insurers’ face increased exposure for potential class action suits, it is more important than ever to appreciate and mitigate risks. - Phishing Scam is Not Covered Computer Fraud Under Commercial Crime Policy
A. Elizabeth Burnett
The Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in Apache sets boundaries for computer fraud coverage and reinforces the need for specialized coverage for social engineering attacks. - Book Review - All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation
Marie L. Roehm
A review of Rebecca Traister’s latest book and her insightful analysis of the social, political, and economic choices available to women in the United States today.