Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Property Insurance claims from Hurricane Milton had topped more than 123,000 by Sunday, with some $1.5 billion in estimated insured losses.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Note: This guest post is by Frederick “Beau” Kron, an Independent Adjuster, Trainer, Appraiser & Umpire. He has written this post as an Independent Adjuster and not on behalf of the IAUA. Opinions expressed are solely his own and are not meant to express the views or opinions of the IAUA. This year, a record-tying … The post Tornado Damage During Hurricanes: Navigating the Deductible Dilemma appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.
Central Insurance
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Learn who pays for Builders Risk insurance and what factors affect responsibility in construction projects. The post Who Pays for Builders Risk Insurance? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Florida’s Hurricane Milton caused private insured losses of about $36 billion, estimated catastrophe modeler Karen Clark & Co.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Two employees killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at a Houston-area oil refinery were employees of a subcontractor performing maintenance work, the director of Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned oil company that operates the plant, said Friday.
LexisNexis
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Oakland, CA – California’s State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) rose nearly 3.8 percent in the year ending March 31, 2024, which will result in an increase in California workers’ compensation temporary total disability (TTD) and permanent total disability (PTD) rates for 2025 work injury claims and other workers’ compensation benefits that are tied to SAWW increases.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A Russian missile hit a fourth cargo ship in Ukraine this month, as the Kremlin ramps up its attacks on Kyiv’s trade infrastructure.
LexisNexis
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Stuart Anderson, Forbes, Oct. 15, 2024 "Three immigrants to America have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics, illustrating continued contributions by immigrants to the United States. The three immigrants—one from Turkey and two from the United Kingdom—are affiliated with U.S. universities. Immigrants have been awarded 38%, or 45 of 117, of the Nobel Prizes won by Americans in chemistry, medicine and physics since 2000, according to an analysis by the National Foundation for American Polic
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet is tapping Italy’s banks and insurers to help finance its budget, according to a new plan designed to deliver on giveaways pledged to voters.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Chinese state actors have made widespread — and likely successful — efforts to access British critical infrastructure networks, according to UK officials, underscoring fears of vulnerabilities to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks by foreign powers.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
France-based network solutions provider Marlink has said that cyber threat activity was on the rise. It was also evolving rapidly, the company warned. Marlink operates a cybersecurity centre that covers the operations of 1,800 vessels. The company said that during the past six months the centre had observed a significant rise in malicious activity compared.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million penalty for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers who were trying to board a connecting flight in Frankfurt in May 2022, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Heavy load carrier Yu Zhou Qi Hang (IMO 9643776) accidentally knocked over a crane in the port of Keelung, Taiwan during the afternoon of October 14th. At the time the barge was transporting three new bridge cranes to the west coast container terminal. The old onshore crane, which was scheduled for replacement, toppled over five. The post Chinese heavy-load carrier destroys Taiwanese crane appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Upland Mutual Insurance, Inc. (Upland) (Junction City, KS).
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Risk Intelligence has noted increased attention in Asia on the activities of the dark fleet, as the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base detected a significant level of AIS spoofing. Activity associated with the dark fleet had been identified in the form of a spate of AIS spoofing cases brought to light. The post AIS spoofing on the rise in Asia, says Risk Intelligence appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Bulk carrier Bunun Ace (IMO 9625870) and livestock carrier Ayed 1 (IMO 9281138) collided in the Bosphorus Strait on October 3rd, it has just been reported. The Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety said the Bunun Ace was heading towards the Üsküdar coast. Only swift action by tug Kurtarma-5 stopped the vessel running aground. The. The post Livestock carrier in collision with bulk carrier in the Bosphorus appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Over the past week and a bit, several ships carrying Ukrainian grain that had not yet left port have been hit by Russian missiles. The attacks appear to signal a change in strategy for Russia. A period of relative calm had seen global wheat prices stabilize. Since Ukraine started its unilateral coast-hugging Black Sea corridor. The post Marlink sees rise in cyber threat activity appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Vermont’s insurance regulator has approved an affiliation of Union Mutual Fire Insurance Co. with the Massachusetts-based mutual insurer Norfolk & Dedham Group.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Canada, in partnership with the governments of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, has passed legislation that the administrations said that it would help unlock the ‘enormous potential’ of offshore wind in the country, Bill C-49 will be ‘an Act to amend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
WELLINGTON, Fla. (AP) — Tony Brazzale, a diving boat captain who has lived for 10 years in his Wellington home in southeastern Florida, wasn’t worried about Hurricane Milton.
Insurance Marine News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
QBE International Markets plans to launch a US Inland Marine service by 2025, across all 50 states. It is expanding its specialty product suite with the hiring of a new team. The team and product will be added to QBE International Market’s Houston, Texas-based Ocean Marine and Energy divisions, led by Kristina Bush. Industry veteran. The post QBE to launch US Inland Marine; announces three key hires appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
CORTEZ, Fla. (AP) — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home after fleeing hundreds of miles to escape the storm, spent much of Saturday searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state. In St.
Smart Insurance Agents
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Find what insurance does Mayo Clinic Florida take. Some Employer Health Plans, Individual, and Medicare Plans are accepted. Health Insurance Plans Accepted at Mayo Clinic change year over year, so it is important to verify coverage with your health insurance company or your health insurance agent. You can simply call your health insurance company customer service on the phone number provided on the back of the health insurance ID card issued to you.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Progressive Corp. said it’s third quarter 2024 net income more than doubled compared to last year, to about $2.3 billion. Progressive said it took a hit of $563 million in catastrophe losses in September from Hurricane Helene.
Smart Insurance Agents
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Lapse in Health Insurance Penalty Worried about penalties for a Lapse in Health Insurance Between Jobs Penalty? Here’s what you need to know about potential penalties, changing regulations, and ways to stay covered. Key Takeaways Penalties for lapses in health insurance coverage still exist in some states, despite the federal repeal of the individual mandate penalty in 2019.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A former employee of the Insurance Information Institute is suing his former boss and the organization’s owners on allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Smart Insurance Agents
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Top Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas Individual Plans for 2025 Looking for Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas individual plans from a reputable insurance company? This guide helps you explore your options. We’ll walk you through the Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers, discuss essential health benefits, and cover additional coverage like dental and vision. Learn how to enroll and manage your plan online, ensuring you pick the right coverage for your needs and budget.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Ardonagh Group, the London-based independent insurance distribution platform, announced it has completed the A$2.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) acquisition of PSC Insurance Group Ltd.
Elmore
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Victim of Horizon IT scandal says former executives failed in their duties The post UK government should consider suing Post Office ex-directors over scandal, says Alan Bates appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.
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