1 Killed in Large Avalanche in Western Wyoming
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
An avalanche killed one skier and injured another after the group they were in triggered the large snowslide while ascending a mountain in western Wyoming.
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Want to Win a Hailstorm Damage Lawsuit? Hire The Right Experts and Establish a Theory of Loss Before Filing a Lawsuit
Property Insurance Coverage Law
JANUARY 7, 2025
Insurance companies denying hail damage claims are repeat players in the litigation arena. The lawyers and experts they choose to defend these denials are as well. This post will provide more insight and lessons as a grand finale to Policyholders and Public Adjusters Often Need to Hire Their Own Experts, and Policyholders and Public Adjusters … The post Want to Win a Hailstorm Damage Lawsuit?
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Exxon Sues California AG, Environmental Groups Over ‘Smear’
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Exxon Mobil Corp. filed a lawsuit alleging that California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups made defamatory comments about the oil company’s ability to recycle plastic.
Time to Consider a Roof Replacement… Should I Go With Shingle or Metal?
Wren Insurance Agency
JANUARY 7, 2025
As we work our way into the New Year, many of us may be soon faced with the decision of when to replace our aging roof and what type of material is best? From an insurance perspective, having things like a secondary underlayment water barrier (also called an "SWR" or "Secondary Water Resistance" layer), can make a significant difference in your home insurance costs, but perhaps even more surprising than that is the fact that spending more money up front on a metal versus asphalt shingle roof may
Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends
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Moody’s Global P/C Outlook Now Stable Despite Past-Peak Commercial Pricing
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Moody’s Ratings changed the sector outlook for the global property/casualty insurance industry to stable from negative last month, pointing to personal lines price hikes in the U.S. and UK as a reason for the upgrade.
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NHTSA Probing About 2.6M Tesla Vehicles Over ‘Actually Smart Summon’ Feature
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles after reports of some crashes linked to its “Actually Smart Summon” driverless feature.
Blog Post: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Amend UCC and Securities Statutes
LexisNexis
JANUARY 7, 2025
By Eric Geringswald | CSC Updates to Pennsylvanias UCC for Digital Assets Pennsylvania lawmakers approved significant changes to the states Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in 2024. These changes establish rules and procedures for transactions involving digital assets, referred to as controllable electronic records. These records may include cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
MarketScout: 2024 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 5.8%; Commercial Rates Up 3.8%
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
According to the MarketScout Market Barometer, the composite rate for U.S. personal lines increased about 5.8% in 2024 the highest yearly jump in a dozen years.
Electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (eBDNs) in Singapore
Insurance Marine News
JANUARY 7, 2025
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Reinsurance Buyers With Good Portfolio Stories See Better Renewal Outcomes: Brokers
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Reinsurance buyers generally found ample capacity during the January renewals as well as increased reinsurer appetite, which led to risk-adjusted rate reductions and improved terms and conditions for clients that could demonstrate differentiated strategies, reinsurance brokers Aon, Gallagher Re and …
Mexico delays cruise ship tax, exempts wheat from tariffs
Insurance Marine News
JANUARY 7, 2025
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Viewpoint: Innovation Enhances Brokers’ Growth and Profits
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Boosting growth and profitability is a goal for all U.S. insurance agents and brokers, but until recently that has been easier to assert than to achieve consistently.
Civil claim makes Eagle S departure from Finland even more unlikely
Insurance Marine News
JANUARY 7, 2025
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Asian American Venture Capitalist Accuses PayPal of Racial Bias in Minority Program
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
PayPal has been sued by an Asian American businesswoman who accused the digital payments company of racial bias for restricting part of a $535 million investment program to Black and Hispanic applicants, costing her millions of dollars.
Chinese freighter suspected of severing telecom cable off Taiwan
Insurance Marine News
JANUARY 7, 2025
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AM Best Removes Negative Implications on Oklahoma’s Sutton National
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
AM Best has removed under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Sutton Specialty Insurance Company (SSIC) and Sutton National Insurance Company (SNIC), which …
Guidelines for the safe carriage of charcoal in containers
Insurance Marine News
JANUARY 7, 2025
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After Nautilus Insurance Wins Civil Suit vs. Murdaugh, Trial Starts for His Conspirator
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Just days after convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh was ordered to pay almost $15 million to Nautilus Insurance Co.
FSG Shipyards gets stopgap finance from German state
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JANUARY 7, 2025
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Core Specialty to Purchase London Aviation Underwriters
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries have agreed to purchase London Aviation Underwriters Inc. (LAU), in a stock and cash transaction. Financial details of the deal, which is expected to close early in 2025, were not disclosed.
US plans further wave of Russian vessel sanctions
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JANUARY 7, 2025
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Winter Storm Brings Heaviest Snowfall in a Decade to Central U.S.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the heaviest snowfall in a decade to some areas.
Protest in Côte d’Ivoire over infamous ammonium nitrate cargo
Insurance Marine News
JANUARY 7, 2025
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China Says 32 People Killed, 38 Hurt as Earthquake Hits Tibet
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
China said 32 people have been killed and another 38 were injured by an earthquake that struck its far western region of Tibet. The epicenter of the magnitude 6.8 quake that hit around 9:05 a.m.
China’s COSCO Holdings designated a military company by US
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JANUARY 7, 2025
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Ryan Specialty to Acquire Nashville-Based Velocity Risk Underwriters MGU
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Ryan Specialty, a specialty insurance services firm and trading partner for agents and brokers, plans to acquire Nashville-based Velocity Risk Underwriters, with a closing date early this year.
China’s Shandong Port bans vessels that US Treasury has designated
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JANUARY 7, 2025
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JetBlue Stowaway Deaths Probed After Florida Flight From New York
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
Local law enforcement officials in Fort Lauderdale are investigating the deaths of two individuals found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue Airways Corp. plane after it arrived at the Florida airport on Monday.
Creating an Effective Workflow: From Prospecting to Follow-Up
PSM Brokerage
JANUARY 7, 2025
Streamlining Your Insurance Sales A structured sales process is the backbone of any successful insurance business. By streamlining workflows, agents can save time, convert more prospects, and retain clients for the long haul. This guide breaks down an efficient workflow for insurance agents, covering every stage from prospecting to follow-up, with actionable tips to implement immediately.
Texas Snow Threatens to Unleash Blackouts and Travel Chaos
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
A winter storm is poised to pummel Texas and the US South later this week, putting the region at risk of blackouts and travel mayhem.
Emerging Trends in Identity Theft and How to Stay Ahead
Mark Jackson Insurance Agency
JANUARY 7, 2025
Computer security by Pixabay As technology advances, so do the tactics of identity thieves. Identity theft is no longer limited to stolen credit card numbers or Social Security fraud—it has evolved into a complex web of cybercrime targeting individuals and businesses alike. Staying informed about emerging trends in identity theft can help you protect your personal information and take proactive steps to minimize your risk.
People Moves: Baum to Succeed Swedlow as President of CWCI
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 7, 2025
The board of directors of the California Workers’ Compensation Institute named the institute’s chief operating officer, Gideon L. Baum, as its next president. Baum will succeed Alex Swedlow when Swedlow retires next summer.
How to Become a Licensed ACA Health Insurance Agent: A Comprehensive Guide
PSM Brokerage
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has transformed the health insurance landscape, creating a wealth of opportunities for insurance agents to build successful careers. Becoming a licensed ACA health insurance agent allows you to help individuals and families find affordable coverage while building a steady income stream. This guide provides everything you need to know to start selling ACA plans, from licensing requirements to maximizing your earnings.
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