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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.

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Where Did the Proof of Loss Requirement in a Property Insurance Policy Originate? What Was Its Original Purpose?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Do you know the historical origins of a property insurance policy’s proof of loss requirement? I love my fellow property insurance coverage nerd readers of this blog. One of them, attorney Tom Hamrick, wrote a comment to Insurance Company’s Two-Year Claims Handling Waives Proof of Loss Requirement: There’s a good deal of confusion as to … The post Where Did the Proof of Loss Requirement in a Property Insurance Policy Originate?

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T-Mobile’s Network Breached as Part of Chinese Hacking Operation

Insurance Journal

T-Mobile US Inc.’s network was among those recently breached by Chinese hackers in an attack on multiple telecommunications companies. “T-Mobile is closely monitoring this industry-wide attack,” a company spokesperson said Saturday in an emailed statement.

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DNV Maritime says shipping needs to improve training to keep up with cyber risks

Insurance Marine News

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Amazon, SpaceX to Test US Labor Board’s Powers at Conservative Appeals Court

Insurance Journal

A U.S. labor board whose enforcement powers are being challenged in a series of lawsuits is set to defend itself from attacks by Amazon.com and Elon Musk’s SpaceX in a conservative U.S.

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Shipowners Club welcomes latest revision of UK Towage Conditions

Insurance Marine News

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NZ Navy boss receives interim report into Manawanui disaster

Insurance Marine News

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Named vs. Open Perils

Insurance Journal

This column is written primarily for insurance professionals, though I hope that the information I include is helpful to practitioners when communicating with prospects and insureds.

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CMA CGM decides after all not to put INDAMEX service through Suez Canal

Insurance Marine News

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Musk Escalates Altman Legal Feud, Casting OpenAI as Monopolist

Insurance Journal

Elon Musk is ramping up his feud with Sam Altman, alleging in a court filing that OpenAI is trying to corner the market for generative artificial intelligence and sacrificing safety in a race to get ahead.

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Greece arrests master after cargo ship runs aground

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Changing the Focus of Claims, Data When Talking About Nuclear Verdicts

Insurance Journal

By Ezra Amacher The topic of nuclear verdicts took center stage at this year’s Target Markets Annual Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a panel of carriers and reinsurers discussed rising settlement costs amidst an uncertain litigation environment.

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New CUO at Steamship Mutual is one of several changes, plus new US/Canada company

Insurance Marine News

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The Impact of California’s AB5 Law on the Transportation Sector: A National Perspective

Insurance Journal

The reclassification of independent contractors has become a major national issue, and California’s AB5 law has positioned itself at the center of this conversation.

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Current Trends in Cyber Insurance: Ransomware

ProWriters

Thirty-five years ago, subscribers to a World Health Organization AIDS conference list received a floppy disk in the mail. Ostensibly a survey, the disk actually delivered the earliest documented ransomware file. The file infected the host computer’s operating system. After a certain number of boot-ups, it encrypted the file names on the machine’s hard drive.

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Washington Farm Labor Contractor Fined $140K for Withholding Info From Workers

Insurance Journal

A Pasco farm labor contractor faces nearly $140,000 in fines for violations uncovered during a Washington State Department of Labor & Industries investigation that include withholding information from worker.

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Gigantic emissions control area proposed

Insurance Marine News

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Sotheby’s Pays $6 Million to Settle New York Sales Tax Evasion Probe

Insurance Journal

Sotheby’s Inc. agreed to pay $6.25 million to settle a New York state lawsuit that accused it of advising wealthy clients they could avoid sales taxes by falsely claiming they were buying art for resale purposes.

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Marine round-up : 18th November 2024

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Washington Commissioner: Most Homes in 2023 Wildfire Were Underinsured

Insurance Journal

An analysis of the claims paid out after the Gray and Oregon Road fires in Washington last year found that most of the homes destroyed were underinsured.

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The zombie ship challenge

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Chubb Continues ‘Record’ Year With 13.8% Jump in Q3 Net Income

Insurance Journal

Chubb recorded an 11.7% increase in P/C underwriting income with a combined ratio of 87.7 as part of third quarter net income of about $2.2 billion, up 13.8%. CEO Evan G.

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How to Prepare for a Hurricane: A Comprehensive Guide

McMahon Insurance Agency

Hurricanes are powerful and destructive natural disasters that can cause widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and communities.

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Two Florida Employees Charged with Defrauding Aetna of $1M

Insurance Journal

It was an inside job, one that cost an insurance company in Florida more than $1.1 million, authorities said.

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Mass claim after norovirus outbreak on P&O Cruises vessel

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Head of Kentucky Plant Says Company Will Cover Damages After Blast

Insurance Journal

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week said the company is accountable for the accident and will pay damages to residents affected by the blast.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Overtime Pay Rule

Insurance Journal

A federal judge in Texas on Friday permanently blocked a Biden administration rule that would have made about 4 million more salaried U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Sherman, Texas, said the U.S.

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Agency Growth in 2025: Stay Focused on Prospecting, Cross-Selling & Employee Benefits

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Predictions of a softer insurance pricing market are on the horizon. Perhaps not in early 2025, but there’s no question the market is stabilizing from the high prices the sector has seen in recent years.

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The Power of BPO for Carriers, MGAs, and Wholesalers: A Comprehensive Solution with Selectsys BPO

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving insurance landscape, carriers, MGAs, and wholesalers are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations without sacrificing quality.

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The Data Behind Rising Homeowners Premiums: By Peril and By State

Insurance Journal

The U.S. home insurance industry has experienced an upward trend in all-peril loss costs over the past seven years, according to a new report released by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The ninth annual LexisNexis U.S.

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Claims Analysis: Roofs Define Luxury Homes’ Insurability

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry is facing a significant rise in roof-related claims.

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DEI Changes and Support

Insurance Journal

Legal and social issues have put corporate America’s diversity efforts on defense like never before. But despite the scrutiny, diversity, equity and inclusion programs continue to receive high marks from employees, according to a recent survey from The Conference Board.

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Global Reinsurers’ ROE Jumps to 22% in 2023 but Market Softening Unlikely: AM Best

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard AM Best’s population of global reinsurance companies posted a return on equity (ROE) of 22% in 2023 — a five-year high that was driven mainly by favorable investment income and strong underwriting performance.

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Rating Firm Says Florida Insurers Will Weather the Storms. Cat Fund Can Handle Payouts to Insurers

Insurance Journal

Florida’s Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a state-created layer of reinsurance, expects to pay out about $4.6 billion to help cover insurers’ losses in Hurricanes Helene and Milton. But that won’t trigger a surcharge on premiums.

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