Dynamic Trends in TPLF and Securities Class Actions Increase Risks for Insurance Carriers

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An annual report on securities class actions from Cornerstone Research indicates the median settlement amount increased 11%, and the proportion of settlements of at least $100 million climbed to nearly two-thirds of the total settlement dollars in 2023.  

Will Third-Party Litigation Funding Come Out of the Shadows?

third party litigation funding and class action

Recently, lawmakers and the insurance industry have called for transparency regarding third-party litigation funding (TPLF). Here we look at third-party litigation funding and how it has impacted verdicts and settlements and the cost of insurance.