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California Commissioner Issues Regulation to Allow Reinsurance in Ratemaking

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday announced what he is calling the final step in his efforts to help the state’s ailing homeowners insurance market with the Net Cost of Reinsurance in Ratemaking Regulation, which enables reinsurance as a …

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Deeper Analysis of How to Interpret Insurance Policy Language—Where Insurance Coverage Nerds Go for the Weekend

Property Insurance Coverage Law

If you can interestingly hang with these concepts: [R]ecognizing that insurance policies, particularly standard form policies and especially those purchased by consumers, often operate more like a purchased product rather than a negotiated deal, can assist the court in better determining the purpose and function of the policy and intent of the contracting parties.

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Whole Life Insurance Dividend Options

The Insurance Pro

Key Things to Know Whole life insurance dividend options provide policyholders with flexibility and versatility. The four original options are: receiving dividends in cash, using dividends to reduce or pay premiums, purchasing paid-up additions, and accumulating dividends at interest. Each option has its own tax implications and considerations, such as potential taxable income, impact on.

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Globus Maritime bags sale and leaseback for ultramax newbuid

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Greek dry bulk owner Globus Maritime has struck a sale and leaseback deal for one of its recently delivered vessels. The Nasdaq-listed company said it had sold its ultramax Glbs Magic to a Japanese buyer for $25m in December and chartered the 2024-built bulker back for 10 years.

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Blog Post: OFLC Reminder: H-2B Application Filing Timelines for 2025 Peak Filing Season

LexisNexis

OFLC, Dec. 30, 2024 "The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) reminds employers and other interested stakeholders that the filing window to submit an H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA-9142B and appendices) requesting work start dates of April 1, 2025, or later, will open on January 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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Security First, Amelia Underwriters Offering New Products in Warming Florida Market

Insurance Journal

Two Florida-based insurance companies are expanding their product lines, another sign that insurers are making more if limited moves into a warming market in the state.

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What are your obligations as a landlord?

Cover4LetProperty

For some individuals, a buy to let business might be their entire livelihood. For others, it might have been something into which they have fallen almost by accident a property they inherited or a home in which they no longer live the so-called accidental landlord. (Please read our free The Accidental Landlord Guide if you are a new, accidental landlord ).

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Understanding the Impact of Inflation on Senior Living and Retirement Savings

P&L Financial Services

Inflation is a reality that affects everyone, but for seniors and those planning for retirement, its impact can be particularly significant. As insurance agents, understanding how inflation affects senior living expenses and retirement savings is crucial. This knowledge helps you provide better guidance to your clients and strengthens your value as a trusted advisor.

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Marine round-up : 3rd January 2025

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Marine round-up : 3rd January 2025 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Union Bay Acquires Pennsylvania’s Loyalhanna Insurance Group

Insurance Journal

Loyalhanna Insurance Group of Latrobe, Pennsylvania has been acquired by Union Bay Acquisition LLC, an aggregator of insurance agencies based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Terms were not disclosed. This acquisition is Union Bay’s sixteenth, and seventh in the state of Pennsylvania.

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The Hidden Health Risks in Fire-Surviving Structures

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The University of Colorado Boulder has published two new research papers examining the air quality inside homes that survived the 2021 Marshall Fire, Colorado’s most destructive wildfire, and its impact on residents’ health. These studies are among the first to investigate air quality within smoke and ash-damaged homes and assess the health effects on occupants. … The post The Hidden Health Risks in Fire-Surviving Structures appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blo

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ACA Commissions

PSM Brokerage

ACA Commissions for 2025 Lets delve into the essential details you need to understand about ACA commissions in 2025. How Commissions Are Structured Per Member Per Month (PMPM): Agents earn a flat rate for each member enrolled, paid monthly as long as the policy remains active. This is the most common structure. Per Contract Per Month (PCPM): Similar to PMPM but based on the entire contract rather than individual members.

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Mastering Retargeting: How Insurance Agents Can Convert Window Shoppers into Loyal Clients

The Insurance Marketer

Imagine this: a potential client visits your website, clicks around, maybe even checks out your insurance offerings, but then they leave without signing up. Most agents might think, “Well, that.

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Turkiye looking at maritime deal with Syria

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Turkiye looking at maritime deal with Syria appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Rhode Island Ransomware Attack Update: Some Stolen Data Posted to Dark Web

Insurance Journal

As Rhode Island state officials feared would happen, hackers responsible for a ransomware attack on a popular state-administered benefits portal have posted some of the stolen information to the dark web.

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Happy New Year 2025!

Property Insurance Coverage Law

This New Year has me thinking about a post I wrote twelve years ago, Oh the Places You Will GoEspecially in the Insurance Claim Industry. I made the following remark, which, for me, is still true today: The insurance claim industry is especially fun if you enjoy travel and meeting interesting people. Losses and catastrophes … The post Happy New Year 2025!

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Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital

Elmore

Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providers The post Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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MAG Mutual Insurance Company: 2025 Medical Malpractice Review

LeverageRx

MAG Mutual Insurance Company (MagMutual for short) provides medical professional liability insurance to physicians and hospitals.

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Tug collides with bulker on Lower Mississippi

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Tug collides with bulker on Lower Mississippi appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Pacific Northwest Poll: Belief That Young Adults Can’t Afford Homes on The Rise

Insurance Journal

Young adults across the Pacific Northwest have found homeownership to be increasingly out of reach as home prices across the nation rise, a poll by PEMCO Mutual Insurance shows.

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The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased. The vast majority of policyholders rely upon and trust their licensed insurance agents to provide them the best coverage at the best affordable price without having … The post The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They SellMany Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read t

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Appellate Court Rules Employers Can Rebut COVID Presumption Even if Judge Initially Finds Claimant is an Essential Employee

New Jersey Workers' Comp

Since Governor Murphy signed Covid legislation several years ago, there has been debate about the legal significance of having a Covid presumption. Some practitioners thought that if the Judge of Compensation should find before trial that the claimant is an essential employee, that means the employee has won the case and then moves on to the issue of permanency.

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Blog Post: What Is LEDES In Legal E-Billing Software

LexisNexis

The digitization of everything in corporate legal departments, and now with the advent of AI, means that the law department and outside counsel need to utilize legal e-billing software to streamline their financial operations. LEDES (Legal Electronic Data Exchange Standard) is at the forefront of this transformation. While there are still many PDFs in use for invoice submission and in legal e-billing software, the LEDES format is taking precedence.

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Peru and Ecuador hit with huge waves; ports temporarily closed

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Peru and Ecuador hit with huge waves; ports temporarily closed appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Storm System Spawned 45 Reports of Tornadoes Across South

Insurance Journal

Officials assessed the damage on Sunday after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people.

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Federal Flood Insurance: Strict Compliance with Proof of Loss Requirements is Essential

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Public adjusters and policyholders must remain vigilant and precise when dealing with federal flood insurance claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A recent decision in Blocdahl Leasing, LLC v. American Strategic Insurance Corporation 1 highlights a crucial pitfall: Failure to submit a signed proof of loss can completely bar a claim for additional … The post Federal Flood Insurance: Strict Compliance with Proof of Loss Requirements is Essential appeared first on Propert

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Insurers will not find it easy to share the road with self-driving cars

Elmore

If drivers are no longer responsible for accidents, will liability shift to manufacturers? The post Insurers will not find it easy to share the road with self-driving cars appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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CHUBB INSURANCE FOR NJ HOMEOWNERS

Boyle Agency Insurance

Great Protection – Fair Price Bogle Agency Insurance of Lyndhurst NJ offers Chubb Masterpiece Homeowners Insurance to NJ homeowners. We serve homeowners in Bergen County, Morris County and surrounding NJ counties. Chubb is a top American insurance carrier that offers a quality product to NJ homeowners to protect their most valuable asset, their home.

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Seven dead after ship capsizes in Haiti while loading lorries

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Seven dead after ship capsizes in Haiti while loading lorries appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Power Company to Pay $61M Over Emissions Violations at Eastern Missouri Plant

Insurance Journal

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered an order on Dec.

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Insurance Policies Are Adhesion Contracts and Not Bargained For

Property Insurance Coverage Law

I mentioned the late Doug Houser recently inIce Damming Case Denied or Not Fully Paid? Eyewitness Accounts Tip the Scales in Ice Damming Insurance Dispute.The Bullivant Houser law firm quoted Doug about a case he lost, and his insurer client later re-wrote the insurance policy so it would not pay for a claim under similar … The post Insurance Policies Are Adhesion Contracts and Not Bargained For appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Ten things to tick off your financial to-do list in 2025

Elmore

From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year The post Ten things to tick off your financial to-do list in 2025 appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Prioritizing Home Contents In The First Notice Of Loss Process

Rough Notes

Advocate for a more balanced approach that values both structure and contents By Steve Gibson In recent months, several significant natural disasters, notably hurricanes and wildfires, have impacted various regions of the United States.

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Multiple oil tanker leaks near Kerch Strait leads to appeal for federal Russian help

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Multiple oil tanker leaks near Kerch Strait leads to appeal for federal Russian help appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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