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Read the New Appraisal Law and Weep — Appraisal Rules Are Trending to Become Statutory

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Whoever wrote the proposed Iowa laws regarding insurance appraisal has a very narrow understanding of what appraisal is and how it functions. While I admit that I have not studied this law in great detail, the details as I read the new law are very different than how appraisal operates in any other state. From … The post Read the New Appraisal Law and Weep Appraisal Rules Are Trending to Become Statutory appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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New Survey Shows Company Drivers Overwhelmed and Worried

Insurance Journal

As roads become more dangerous, 70% of company drivers say they worry about being killed or hurt in a collision or held liable for the damages.

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How to Process Your Car Insurance Claim in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

As someone who has insured my car in Germany for over 20 years and spent a decade working as an insurance agent, I’ve seen the ins and outs of the car insurance industry. Whether you’re a citizen or an expat living in Germany, understanding how to process a car insurance claim is important. This guide […] The post How to Process Your Car Insurance Claim in Germany appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Japanese Insurer MS&AD Plans to Invest as Much as $5 Billion to Double US Profits

Insurance Journal

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. plans to invest as much as about 700 billion ($5 billion) to expand in the North American market, to meet its goal of doubling operating profits in the region, according to its chief executive officer.

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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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Protecting Your Business—and the Planet—From Pollution Risks

Central Insurance

Uncover the proactive measures you can implement today to help safeguard your company and the environment. The post Protecting Your Businessand the PlanetFrom Pollution Risks appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Upstream energy softening exceeds expectations, follow competition intensifies, says broker WTW

Insurance Marine News

Upstream energy clients were increasingly favouring automatic capacity over traditional follow-only markets, according to George Richardson from broker WTW. This was because of its lack of differentiation between poor-performing construction classes, he said. Williss global head of natural resources, Rupert Mackenzie, warned that challenges to insurers profitability were increasing.

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Business Moves: Ignyte, Novacore Spin Off From NSM Commercial Business Sale

Insurance Journal

Ignyte and Novacore have launched following the recent sale of NSM Insurance Group’s U.S. commercial business to investment firm New Mountain Capital.

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Supply chain fraud – the dangers of granting extended credit

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Supply chain fraud the dangers of granting extended credit appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Marsh Sues Aon, Ex-Team Leader Over Exit of 20 Construction Surety Employees

Insurance Journal

Global insurance broker Marsh USA filed suit against competitor Aon and a former Marsh team leader for allegedly poaching key members of Marsh’s construction surety team who resigned and moved to Aon last month.

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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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Singapore Straits sees rise in attacks on ships during Q1

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Singapore Straits sees rise in attacks on ships during Q1 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Safeguarding the Marine Transportation System: New Cybersecurity Rules for the Maritime Industry

Insurance Journal

The maritime industry is grappling with an escalating wave of cybersecurity threats as it increasingly relies on interconnected digital systems. Recognizing the critical need to address these vulnerabilities, the U.S.

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Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes fire response guidance

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes fire response guidance appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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UK’s Admiral Group to Sell Its US Insurer Elephant to J.C. Flowers

Insurance Journal

United Kingdom’s Admiral Group has agreed to sell its U.S. auto insurance business Elephant Insurance Co. and Elephant Insurance Services to the private investment firm J.C. Flowers & Co.

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Support vessel hits base of North Sea wind turbine

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Support vessel hits base of North Sea wind turbine appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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People Moves: Conduit Names Pritchard Interim CUO, as Roberts Steps Down

Insurance Journal

CHL, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurance business, announced the appointment of Nick Pritchard as interim chief underwriting officer with immediate effect, following the decision by Gregory Roberts to leave Conduit and return to the …

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NY Governor Hochul to fight Secretary Burgum’s shut down of Empire Wind “every step of the way”

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post NY Governor Hochul to fight Secretary Burgums shut down of Empire Wind every step of the way appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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NJ Accuses Messaging App Discord of Exposing Kids to Violent Content, Predators

Insurance Journal

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has filed a lawsuit against Discord, Inc. alleging that the messaging app provider is exposing kids to violent and sexual content and predators and has violated the state’s consumer protection laws.

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ATSB interim report gives details of container ship collision with berthed tall ship

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post ATSB interim report gives details of container ship collision with berthed tall ship appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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People Moves: New Faces, New Roles at Neptune Flood and Alliant

Insurance Journal

Neptune Flood, one of the largest writers of private flood insurance, named four people to executive-level positions at the St. Petersburg-based company. Matt Duffy was elevated from managing director to president. Alais Griffin is the new general counsel.

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Marine round-up : 23rd April 2025

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Marine round-up : 23rd April 2025 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Ryan Specialty to Acquire USQRisk Holdings

Insurance Journal

Global specialty insurance broker Ryan Specialty has agreed to acquire certain assets of USQRisk Holdings, LLC, a New York-headquartered managing general agency focused on nontraditional insurance.

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Syndicate Results 2024 #15 Aegis Syndicate 1225

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Syndicate Results 2024 #15 Aegis Syndicate 1225 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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People Moves: Xceedance Names Sankaran Global COO; Naquin Joins ReSource Pro as GM, Tech Services

Insurance Journal

Xceedance Appoints Sankaran as Global Chief Operating Officer Xceedance, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, named Subramanian (Subbu) Sankaran to the new role of global chief operating officer.

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Westfield Specialty International names Mark Benbow as head of new fine art and specie team

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Westfield Specialty International names Mark Benbow as head of new fine art and specie team appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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UK’s Admiral Group to Sell Its US Insurer Elephant to J.C. Flowers

Insurance Journal

United Kingdom’s Admiral Group has agreed to sell its U.S. insurance business Elephant Insurance Co. and Elephant Insurance Services to the private investment firm J.C. Flowers & Co. for an undisclosed cash consideration.

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The Impact of Children's Oral & Vision Health on Mental Wellbeing | Solstice

Solstice Insurance Broker

When kids have trouble with their vision or dental health, it can really affect their mental well-being. This leads to emotional and psychological challenges. Struggling to see clearly can make it tough for a child to keep up with schoolwork, causing frustration and lowering their self-esteem. Likewise, dental problems can be painful and embarrassing, impacting their social life and confidence.

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Wildfire Losses Drops Chubb Q1 Net Income 38%, While Tariffs Create ‘Confusion’

Insurance Journal

First quarter 2025 net income at Chubb fell nearly 38% to about $1.3 billion as losses from the California wildfires overcame underlying results. Chief Executive Officer Evan G.

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Read the New Appraisal Law and Weep — Appraisal Rules Are Trending to Become Statutory

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Whoever wrote the proposed Iowa laws regarding insurance appraisal has a very narrow understanding of what appraisal is and how it functions. While I admit that I have not studied this law in great detail, the details as I read the new law are very different than how appraisal operates in any other state. From … The post Read the New Appraisal Law and Weep Appraisal Rules Are Trending to Become Statutory appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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British Food and Clothing Group M&S Discloses Cyber Incident

Insurance Journal

Britain’s Marks & Spencer MKS.L said on Tuesday it has been managing a cyber incident over the past few days, and had made some temporary changes to its store operations.

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Blog Post: Consumer Data Deletion Movement Brewing in Statehouses?

LexisNexis

Two years ago, California enacted first-of-its-kind legislation allowing residents to demand that data brokers delete the personal information the brokers have collected about them. Known as the California Delete Act, SB 362 , by Sen. Josh Becker (D), provided for the data equivalent of the do-not-call registry. The bill called for the creation of a website where Californians could submit a single request to have their data deleted by all registered data brokers in the state.

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Viewpoint: California’s Latest Insurance Privacy Bill Would Add Layer of Regulation

Insurance Journal

California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to consumer privacythis time with a laser focus on the insurance sector.

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Blog Post: LexisNexis CounselLink Releases 2025 Trends Report

LexisNexis

LexisNexis® CounselLink® just released its 2025 Trends Report, now in its 12th year. It shows that average law firm partner rates continued to rise in 2024 at a rate of 5.1%. This increase is the second highest since CounselLink launched its annual Trends Report in 2013. It is slightly below the rate increase documented the year before, 5.4% in 2023, which was the highest on record, indicating a huge spike due to the Pandemic.

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