Tue.Nov 05, 2024

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Boeing Dismantles DEI Team as Pressure Builds on New CEO

Insurance Journal

Boeing Co. has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes to its DEI policy as its new top leader oversees a broader revamp of the company’s workforce.

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How to Keep Your Food Vendor Insurance Rates Low

Central Insurance

Running a food truck comes with a unique set of risks that influence your insurance coverage needs. Check out these practical tips for reducing risks and keeping your food truck insurance rates affordable. The post How to Keep Your Food Vendor Insurance Rates Low appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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AIG CEO Zaffino on Approach to Catastrophe Losses in Today’s Reinsurance Market

Insurance Journal

American International Group CEO Peter Zaffino said he expects the reinsurance market to remain above losses generated by the frequency and severity of natural catastrophes.

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Insurance Company’s Two-Year Claims Handling Waives Proof of Loss Requirement

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent Indiana Court of Appeals decision where Merlin Law Group’s Ed Eshoo was counsel for the policyholder provides a textbook example of how an insurance company’s conduct can waive strict policy requirements, even when attempting to preserve those rights through reservation letters. 1 The case offers valuable lessons for policyholders facing similar coverage disputes. … The post Insurance Company’s Two-Year Claims Handling Waives Proof of Loss Requirement appeared first on

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Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends

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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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Michigan’s Peabody

Insurance Journal

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Fenton, Michigan-based Peabody Insurance Agency, Inc. (Peabody Insurance). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Fall Fire Season, Massachusetts Governor Urges Outdoor Safety

Insurance Journal

On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joined Massachusetts fire service leaders in asking residents to refrain from outdoor activity that could cause or contribute to the state’s recent rash of brush and wildland fires.

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Resilience Investments Paid Off in Florida During Hurricane Milton

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I Babcock Ranch – a small community in southwestern Florida dubbed “ The Hometown of Tomorrow ” – made headlines for sheltering thousands of evacuees and never losing power during Hurricane Milton, which devastated numerous neighboring cities and left more than three million people without power. Hunters Point, a subdivision on Florida’s Gulf Coast, remained similarly unscathed during both Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Specialist Risk Group Acquires UK-Based MGA NW Re

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary that is majority-owned by Warburg Pincus and Temasek, announced the acquisition of specialist reinsurance firm NW Re. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Homeowners Insurance Underwriting Questions: What to Expect When Getting a Quote

TGS

TGS Insurance » Blog Homeowners Insurance Underwriting Questions: What to Expect When Getting a Quote So, you’re ready to take the plunge into homeowners insurance. Maybe you’ve just bought a new home, or maybe it’s time to revisit your current policy to make sure you’re covered in all the right places. Either way, there’s a step that often surprises people when they go to get a quote—the underwriting process.

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Finland Records First Hurricane-Force Winds Off West Coast

Insurance Journal

Finland’s coastal waters were hit by hurricane-force winds for the first time, as more extreme weather batters Europe. Storm Lyly brought an average wind speed of 33.

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IMPLEMENTING THE RIGHT TECH: A PRIMER

Rough Notes

Providing customers with the right tools, resources and experiences can amplify an independent agent’s value By Lori Widmer It seems that for years there have been those forecasting the demise of independent agents and brokers.

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Ivans Index Shows Commercial Lines Renewal Rates Down in October From August

Insurance Journal

All major commercial lines premium renewal rates were lower in October than in August, according to the latest monthly Ivans Index. Premium renewal rate change by line of business for October 2024 highlights include: Commercial Auto: 9.

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Blog Post: New Front in Fight Over Social Media Age Gating?

LexisNexis

There’s a potential new front opening in the ongoing battle between states and the tech industry over minors’ access to social media, and it comes courtesy of Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta. For the past couple of years states have been passing legislation requiring social media platforms to verify the age of their users and either obtain parental consent before allowing minors to access their content or deny them access altogether.

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Hawaiian Electric Finalizes $2 Billion Maui Fire Settlement

Insurance Journal

Hawaiian Electric Industries formalized a $2 billion agreement to settle damage claims from a wildfire that razed the historic town of Lahaina and killed more than 100 people.

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE INA

Rough Notes

A valuable resource for insurance network leaders By Ray Scotto When the inaugural meeting of the Insurance Networks Alliance (INA) took place in 2018, attendees approached the gathering with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Many wondered about the value of discussing industry challenges alongside their competitors.

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Aon to Acquire UK Insurance Broker Griffiths & Armour

Insurance Journal

Insurance broker Aon plc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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BOOSTING M&A VALUE

Rough Notes

The importance of having a sound strategy in place—and what that entails By Lori Widmer When the insurance industry exited 2023, the consensus was that, in terms of mergers and acquisitions, the year had ended on a rather sluggish note.

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States Worried About Election Unrest Take Security Precautions

Insurance Journal

A security fence rings a Las Vegas building where a Nevada county tabulates votes. An Arizona sheriff has his department on high alert to guard against potential violence with drones and snipers on standby.

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Cyber Quoting

Zywave

Increase your agency’s revenue and improve client satisfaction by delivering impactful cyber policies and premiums to your clients. Decreasing the time it takes to quote cyber insurance will allow your team to focus on scaling up your business revenue by writing more business.

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Swiss Re Agrees to Sell iptiQ’s European P&C Business to Allianz Direct

Insurance Journal

Swiss Re has agreed to sell iptiQ’s European P&C business to Allianz Direct, in line with its strategic decision to withdraw from iptiQ.

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Blog Post: Year-end Cost-Cutting Strategies for Legal Departments

LexisNexis

Year-end planning with an eye on cost-cutting strategies for legal departments requires a look at historical data and a look ahead to forecast costs, anticipated matters, talent acquisition, technology procurement, and more. One obvious place to explore cost-cutting strategies in the law department is with outside counsel billing and invoicing. Other areas to consider include law firm fees, RFPs, and the vendor selection process.

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Markets/Coverages: Novatae Risk Group Launches Misc. Pro Liability Program

Insurance Journal

Novatae Risk Group, a managing general agency, program manager and wholesale brokerage, said it has launched its new miscellaneous professional liability program with a focus on fast quoting for brokers and exceptional claim service for insureds.

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Strengthen Your Cyber Skillset

Zywave

It's time to strengthen your cyber skillset. Discover how Zywave's suite of cyber solutions can help brokers and insurers educate policyholders, reduce risk and maximize profitability.

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People Moves: H.W. Kaufman Group Promotes 11 Leaders Across North America

Insurance Journal

H.W. Kaufman Group, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, promoted 11 members of its North American team to new roles. The promotions include: Rich Gobler, promoted to executive vice president, Burns & Wilcox; from senior vice president.

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Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents to Grow Their Business

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A well-established digital presence can offer numerous benefits. Learn how to develop strong digital presence for insurance agents in 2024.

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Valencia Asks for €31 Billion Rescue Package After Deadly Floods in Spain

Insurance Journal

The region of Valencia is asking Spain’s central government for rescue funds to help with rebuilding after floods last week destroyed homes and left more than 200 dead. The Valencian government agreed to ask Madrid for €31.4 billion ($34.

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Blog Post: CA1 on CAT Deferral: Morgan v. Garland

LexisNexis

Morgan v. Garland "We conclude that the agency's serious-nonpolitical-crime finding is supported by substantial evidence, and accordingly sustain its determination that Morgan is ineligible for asylum, Statutory Withholding, and CAT Withholding. But the agency’s likelihood-of-future-torture finding, which forms the basis of its determination that Morgan is ineligible for CAT Deferral, rests on an erroneously narrow legal definition of torture.

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Agency Settles With Chicago Mortgage Firm Over Racial Discrimination Claims

Insurance Journal

The top U.S. consumer financial watchdog agency on Friday said it had reached a settlement in a long-running lawsuit with a Chicago mortgage lender over alleged racial discrimination.

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Blog Post: CA2 on Competency Safeguards: Reid v. Garland

LexisNexis

Reid v. Garland "Everod Ray Anthony Reid petitions for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) affirming a decision of an Immigration Judge (“IJ”). The IJ ordered his removal to Jamaica and denied his applications for a waiver of inadmissibility under the former section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, adjustment of status, and deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture.

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Trucker Crashes Into Stopped Traffic in Michigan, Killing 4

Insurance Journal

WEBBERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A section of Interstate 96 in southeast Michigan remained closed Sunday after a semitruck crashed into more than a dozen vehicles overnight, killing 4 people and injuring 17 others, according to state police.

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California Oversight Commission Proposes Solutions to State’s Home Insurance Crisis

American Agents Alliance

By Megan Fan Nunce Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle An independent state oversight commission has weighed in with its suggestions on how to solve California’s insurance crisis. Earlier this year, the Little Hoover Commission took nine hours of public testimony from experts including California FAIR Plan President Victoria Roach and former Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones to study the causes of California’s insurance crisis and come up with a set of recommendations for state legislators and reg

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NY Governor: $20 Million Available in Home Resiliency Grants, Loans

Insurance Journal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that up to $20 million is available for eligible homeowners in flood-prone areas to make proactive flood mitigation and energy-efficiency improvements to their homes.

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Blog Post: Minimum Wage Ballot Measures, MI’s ‘Right to Sit’ Bill & More

LexisNexis

Minimum Wage Measures on Ballot in Multiple States Measures aimed at increasing the minimum wage are on the ballot in six states this year. Voters in Alaska and Missouri will consider raising their minimum wages to $15 an hour, while in California the minimum wage target is $18 per hour. Massachusetts and Arizona voters, meanwhile, will weigh minimum wages for tipped workers, which can currently be paid less than workers that are not tipped.

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