Insurers Call for Reform, Public Awareness in Fight to Curb Shock Verdicts: Insurers have called for greater transparency, and making sure everybody involved in the case is aware when third-party litigation funding is involved. They've also revived the idea of tort reform and setting limits on damages in lawsuits

Insurers say they're ready to exert pressure on lawmakers--and on each other--to fend off shock verdicts that have led to reduced liability coverage and higher legal liability risks. They're also [...]