Heightened public awareness on police accountability in incidents of misconduct is pushing up payouts for law enforcement claims , according to Michael Othworth , vice president and senior unit general manager of Risk Management and Insurance Services ’ Stamford , Connecticut business . Othworth said the increase has been caused by social movements like Black Lives Matter , and increased media coverage on police misconduct . The increase in claims also comes alongside the US Supreme Court and federal appellate courts ’ seeking to expand protection for government officials .
Heightened public focus on police accountability in incidents of misconduct is pushing up payouts for law enforcement claims, according to Michael Othworth, vice president and senior unit claim manager of Genesis Management and Insurance Services’ Stamford, Connecticut business. Othworth said the increase has been caused by social movements like Black Lives Matter, and increased media coverage on police misconduct. The rise in claims also comes alongside the US Supreme Court and federal appellate courts’ moves to expand protection for government officials.