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The 12th New Property Insurer, Apex Star Reciprocal, Enters Florida Market

Insurance Journal

Florida’s insurance commissioner on Monday announced another entry into the warming waters of the Florida property-casualty market the 12th new insurer in the last two years.

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Effective Insurance Agency Marketing Plan Examples

Tosten Marketing

Insurance agencies face fierce competition in today’s market. A well-crafted marketing plan can make all the difference in attracting and retaining clients. At Tosten Marketing, we’ve compiled effective insurance agency marketing plan examples to help you stand out from the crowd. These strategies cover everything from digital presence to partnerships, giving you a comprehensive toolkit for success.

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Meta Plans Nearly $1 Billion Data Center Project in Wisconsin

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms Inc. plans to spend nearly $1 billion on the development of a data center project in central Wisconsin, underscoring a larger effort from the social media giant to ramp up investments in AI and cloud infrastructure.

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The Swedish Club enhances its loss prevention system with iceberg advisories

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post The Swedish Club enhances its loss prevention system with iceberg advisories appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Apple Appealing Against UK ‘Back Door’ Order, Tribunal Confirms

Insurance Journal

Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a “back door” to its encrypted cloud storage systems, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) confirmed on Monday.

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Women Charged With Insurance Fraud After SUV Found in Mississippi River

Insurance Journal

On March 21, authorities in Vicksburg, Mississippi, received a 911 call about a stolen vehicle. Moments later, they had another call, about a partly submerged vehicle in the Mississippi River near a landing.

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Implications of growth in nickel ore shipments from the Solomon Islands

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Implications of growth in nickel ore shipments from the Solomon Islands appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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AccuWeather: Severe Storms in Central US Cause $80-90B in Damages, Economic Loss

Insurance Journal

A multiday severe weather outbreak in the central U.S. caused an estimated $80 billion to $90 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from AccuWeather.

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Concern in New Zealand about the Eagle S

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Concern in New Zealand about the Eagle S appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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MarketScout: Q1 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 4.9%; Commercial Rates Up 3%

Insurance Journal

According to the MarketScout Market Barometer, the composite rate for U.S. personal lines kept rising in the first quarter to 4.9%, up from 4% during the prior three-month period.

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Marine round-up : 8th April 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 : 8th April 2025 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Texas Attempt to Kickstart New Gas-Fired Power Is Stumbling

Insurance Journal

A Texas experiment to fund new natural gas-burning power plants with $5 billion in public loans is faltering as several of the proposed facilities drop out, threatening the state’s efforts to meet growing electricity demand.

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Syndicate Results 2024 #7 Atrium 0609

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Syndicate Results 2024 #7 Atrium 0609 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Viatris to Pay Up to $335 Million to Resolve Opioid-Related Claims

Insurance Journal

Viatris said on Monday it would pay up to $335 million over nine years as part of a nationwide settlement to resolve opioid-related claims against the drugmaker.

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Ferry under maintenance catches fire in Indonesia

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Ferry under maintenance catches fire in Indonesia appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Cattle Raisers Insurance to Offer 10% Discount on Travelers Property Coverage

Insurance Journal

Cattle Raisers Insurance, in partnership with Higginbotham, announced a new offering that provides qualified Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members with an exclusive 10% discount on Travelers property insurance coverage.

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Consultancy warns that EU reverse on Russian energy strategy “not impossible”

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Consultancy warns that EU reverse on Russian energy strategy not impossible appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Chevron Ordered to Pay $744M for Damaging Louisiana Wetlands

Insurance Journal

Oil company Chevron must pay $744.6 million to restore damage it caused to southeast Louisiana’s coastal wetlands, a jury ruled on Friday following a landmark trial more than a decade in the making.

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EBT Car Insurance Discounts: A Guide for SNAP Recipients 

Agency Height

EBT car insurance discounts, a complete guide for whats available, how eligibility works, and alternative ways to save on car insurance.

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Global Credit Starts to Wobble as Market Pain Spreads

Insurance Journal

Global credit markets began to come under fire on Monday, driving the cost of insuring against corporate and sovereign default higher, as recession fears rippled across equities, commodities and currencies.

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A Basic Understanding of Antitrust Law for Claims Adjusters

Property Insurance Coverage Law

If you are a claims adjuster, you probably hear about “antitrust laws” once in a blue moon. I suspect that the only time the topic may come up is at an industry seminar or trade conference. Someone usually reads a quick warning at the beginning of the event telling everyone to avoid certain topics, and … The post A Basic Understanding of Antitrust Law for Claims Adjusters appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Hub International Buys Meyer & Rosenbaum Agency in Mississippi

Insurance Journal

Hub International, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has acquired Meyer & Rosenbaum in Meridian, Mississippi, an insurance agency that was founded in 1932.

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A Basic Understanding of Antitrust Law for Claims Adjusters

Property Insurance Coverage Law

If you are a claims adjuster, you probably hear about “antitrust laws” once in a blue moon. I suspect that the only time the topic may come up is at an industry seminar or trade conference. Someone usually reads a quick warning at the beginning of the event telling everyone to avoid certain topics, and … The post A Basic Understanding of Antitrust Law for Claims Adjusters appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Judge Nixes Gender Bias Claim by Woman Denied Job as Top Pastor of Black Church

Insurance Journal

A federal judge has dismissed a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a professor and minister who lost her bid to become the first woman to serve as senior pastor of New York City’s prominent Abyssinian Baptist Church. The Rev.

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CONTRACTOR INSURANCE FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Boyle Agency Insurance

Contractor Insurance Is Essential For Home Improvements Imagine a scenario where a contractor accidentally damages your property or a worker gets injured while working on your home. Without proper insurance, you could be held liable. Contractor Insurance is essential for home improvements. When hiring contractors for home projects, ensuring they have proper insurance coverage is crucial.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Propose Auto Insurance Program for Low-Income Residents

Insurance Journal

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a bill that would establish a low-cost auto insurance program for low-income residents.

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Spring Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners

McMahon Insurance Agency

Key Takeaways Spring maintenance helps prevent costly repairs and insurance claims.

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SecurityScorecard Names Willis as Official Cyber Broker as Part of Partnership

Insurance Journal

SecurityScorecard and Willis, a WTW business, announced a collaboration to enhance cyber risk quantification, improve insurance modeling, and strengthen enterprise security strategies for organizations worldwide. As part of this partnership, SecurityScorecard has named Willis as its official insurance broker.

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Turbocharged Takeaways: Latest Platform Updates (April 2025)

Agency Revolution

As we step into April, we’re thrilled to unveil the latest updates and enhancements on our platform, designed to empower your agency and streamline your operations. Over the past month, our focus has been on updating the sales and service tools you love (like Clickable Coverage), implementing new features within Fuse Pipelines, adding new email, social, and video content for you to use, and much more.

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People Moves: Plymouth Rock Home Names Zygmunt Chief Operating 0fficer

Insurance Journal

Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Corp., headquartered in Boston, appointed Kevin Zygmunt as its chief operating officer. In his new role, he oversees operations for the marketing, underwriting, service, and claims teams for the home group.

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What Is Vendor’s Single Interest (VSI) Insurance and How Does It Work?

Unitas Financial Services

Vendors Single Interest (VSI) insurance , also known as Blanket VSI, is a specialized collateral protection policy that safeguards a lenders financial interest in collateral when a borrower fails to maintain adequate insurance coverage. The policy is designed to provide automatic coverage over a lenders consumer loan portfolio, which may include autos, vans, light trucks, motorcycles, RVs, watercraft, mobile homes, and heavy trucks, with the option to add additional collateral types.

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Winning Brokers and Agents: How Expert Insured Empowers Wholesalers and MGAs

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Returning from WSIA in Phoenix, one message was clear: wholesalers and MGAs are more focused than ever on delivering exceptional experiences to their broker/agents.