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Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotage in Baltic Sea

Insurance Journal

The Security Service said it’s conducting a preliminary investigation into the crime … Sweden detained a vessel suspected of damaging a subsea data cable connecting it with Latvia, the third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months.

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Town Expects Insurance Will Help Cover $14.9M Wrongful Conviction Settlement

Insurance Journal

million to a citizen who spent 36 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. A Massachusetts town has agreed to pay $14.9 Town officials in Braintree said they hope to recover much of that payment from its …

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Italian Prosecutors Accuse 7 People, 2 Firms Over Flawed Boeing Plane Parts

Insurance Journal

Italian prosecutors on Saturday accused seven people and two sub-contractors of crimes including fraud and breaching airplane safety rules following an investigation into suspected flawed parts produced by an Italian company for Boeing. The prosecutors launched their investigation in late …

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How Insurance Carriers Use Crime Scores to Assess Risk in the Affordable Housing Industry

Scott Insurance

Many insurance carriers use third-party crime scores to evaluate their exposure to criminal risk when underwriting general liability insurance policies. This research addresses one main question: Do crime scores accurately predict property-specific crime risk?

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CyberLine Quarterly: A Look at Our Innovation, Expansion, and Global Impact

Cowbell

Management Liability: Coming soon, well unveil a dedicated suite for D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime. Our unparalleled broker network and data-driven approach forged in the cyber arena, now power this foray into new coverage lines.

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Distinguished Programs and Berkley Program Specialists Partner for Community Associations D&O and Crime Coverage 

Distinguished

New York – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, announced an expanded partnership with Berkley Program Specialists (“BPS”), a leading provider in the industry, to underwrite its Community Associations Crime and D&O products. Starting Jan.

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Restaurant Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina: A Broker’s Guide

Distinguished

Slip-and-fall incidents: High foot traffic in dining areas and restrooms increases the risk of customer or employee injuries, which can lead to costly liability claims. General liability insurance: Coverage for legal claims related to customer injuries or property damage. How Much Does Restaurant Insurance Cost in Charlotte?