Claims & Courtrooms: What’s Really Behind Today’s Insurance Rates

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Claims & Courtrooms: What’s Really Behind Today’s Insurance Rates
Jan 28, 2026 Season 1 Episode 71
Ken Lucci and James Blain

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Insurance premiums continue to rise across the ground transportation industry—but the reasons go far beyond individual accidents or safety scores.

In this episode, James speaks with insurance specialist Michael Gaddis about the systemic forces driving higher rates, including claims behavior, litigation trends, nuclear verdicts, and the growing influence of reinsurance markets. Together, they explain why many operators are being impacted regardless of their loss history—and where responsibility truly lies.

This conversation explores:

  • How claims evolve from incidents into long-term financial liabilities
  • Why courtrooms, not collisions, are increasingly setting insurance costs
  • The disconnect between operator performance and premium pricing
  • Practical insights into reporting, documentation, and risk awareness

A must-listen for operators who want to better understand the insurance landscape they’re operating in—and make smarter decisions in a market that’s becoming more complex every year.

Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gaddis-074371188/
Learn More About Cable Insurance: https://cableinsurance.com/

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