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Safer Buildings Vs More Housing: How New Building Codes May Impact Hawaii

Insurance Journal

Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation to postpone the adoption of any new building codes that might exacerbate a housing shortage that had just gotten worse. A month after wildfires ravaged Maui in August 2023, Gov. The governor’s office is …

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ICEYE Analysis Shows Wider Florida Flooding From Milton: 185,000 Buildings Hit

Insurance Journal

Flooding from Hurricane Milton appears to have been more extensive than initially determined, affecting almost 185,000 buildings all across Florida, says a new analysis from ICEYE, a firm that uses satellite images to measure damage for the insurance industry. The …

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The Ultimate Guide for Insurance Agents: How to Build a Profitable Final Expense Business

Final Expense Brokerage

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. However, for those just starting outor even those whove been in the game for a whilenavigating the complex world of final expense insurance can feel overwhelming.

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Six Injured After Truck Crashed Into Building and Pedestrians in Boston

Insurance Journal

BOSTON (AP) A box truck crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood and hit several pedestrians before flipping onto its side, city officials said. The driver and five others were injured in what authorities said appears …

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Viewpoint: The Recipe for Building a Successful MGA

Insurance Journal

The managing general agency model is attracting a number of ambitious underwriters keen to step away from established insurers to build nimble, specialized, and client-focused MGAs. For many, launching an MGA is a chance to offer a more tailored approach …

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2024 National Flood Insurance Program Proof of Loss for Building and Contents

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The current version of the National Flood Insurance Program Proof of Loss for Building and Contents is available at the below link. THIS FORM IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE USING FIREFOX. You read that correctly; for some reason, you cannot access the form online using Google Chrome, Safari or Microsoft Edge. You MUST use Firefox.

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Tampa Bay Rays Are Cleared to Stay in St. Petersburg, Build New Ballpark

Insurance Journal

The Tampa Bay Rays received final approval Tuesday for their proposal to build a new ballpark in St. Petersburg, Florida, capping a years-long process that had clouded the future of the Major League Baseball team. The Pinellas County Commission voted …

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