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NC Supreme Court Bucks Trend, Finds COVID Caused Physical Loss to Restaurants

Insurance Journal

Courts across the country have overwhelmingly ruled in favor of insurance carriers in claims disputes following the government-ordered closures of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Carolina Supreme Court last week bucked that trend, becoming just the second state …

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Insurer Not Liable if Bank Improperly Cashes Insurance Check, Appeals Court Finds

Insurance Journal

Insurance carriers are not responsible if a bank improperly cashes a check made out to two insureds and gives the proceeds to only one of them, a federal appeals court decided this week. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals …

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Did You Know You Can Change Your Insurance Carrier at ANY Time?

Wren Insurance Agency

When it comes to home and auto insurance - with very few exceptions - did you know that you can change your insurance carrier at any time? Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this. Your credits for these improvements will vary from carrier to carrier.

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Why Insurance Companies Won't Write Policies Before Named Storms

Wren Insurance Agency

Even if the storm doesn't directly impact your home or city, overall state damage may cause the carrier you use to pay out a large number of claims that year, which may result in all of their policy premiums increasing at renewal. That annual cap is 14% for 2024 and 15% for 2025.

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

AMAXX

Navigating workers’ compensation can be complex, with various parties working together to ensure effective claims management and cost containment. They are a vital entity, as they not only handle premium collections but also pay out claims to cover medical expenses and wage replacement for injured employees.

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Insurance Claims-Handling Best Practices: Ensuring Smooth Claims Processing for Your Clients

Word & Brown

According to reporting last year by KFF (the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation) data from insurers for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans show nearly 17% of in-network claims were denied in 2021.

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How You Can Get EPLI Quotes in Mere Minutes

ProWriters

Your business clients need Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Insurance , or EPLI. Without it, they risk incurring substantial expenses in employment-related claims. Why Do Businesses Need EPL Insurance Coverage? No company, whatever its size, should take the threat of an employee filing a lawsuit lightly.