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Maryland Woman Got $58K from USAA on Fake Water Claim. So She Tried Again.

Insurance Journal

A Maryland woman pleaded guilty to defrauding USAA Insurance out of more than $58,000 in water damage claims by using faked invoices and photos.

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Indian court orders release of vessel detained for a year on smuggling charges

Insurance Marine News

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US Will Spend Up to $1 Billion to Combat Bird Flu, USDA Says

Insurance Journal

The U.S. will invest up to $1 billion to combat the spread of bird flu, as well as increase imports of eggs in an effort to drive down high prices, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins said on Wednesday.

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New rules in Brazil on ballast water are reinstated by court

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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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Supreme Court Signals Backing for Straight Woman’s Bias Suit

Insurance Journal

The US Supreme Court signaled it will revive a job-bias lawsuit by a straight woman and make it easier in some parts of the country for members of so-called “majority groups” to get to a jury with discrimination claims.

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Lemonade CEO Declares ‘Best Quarter Ever,’ Posts Narrowed Q4 Loss of $30M

Insurance Journal

Insurtech Lemonade reported a fourth quarter 2024 net loss of about $30 million and a loss for the year of about $202.2 million. Results were in comparison to a net loss of $42.

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Agreement in US dockworker dispute ratified by workers

Insurance Marine News

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AerCap CEO Sees No Quick Return to Russia if Market Reopens on Insurance Concerns

Insurance Journal

The head of the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, AerCap, said on Wednesday that Russia may look to buy used aircraft or engines if and when its markets reopen but that he saw no rush by Western lessors to resume …

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Veson Nautical says two-tier bulker fleet is emerging

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Thieves Targeting Trains in California and Arizona Make off With $2M in Nikes

Insurance Journal

Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail …

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Gard adds new correspondents for 2025/26

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Viewpoint: Attracting and Retaining Gen Z to Quell the Insurance Talent Crunch

Insurance Journal

The last three years have exposed a growing challenge for insurance carriers: attracting, hiring and retaining young talent. Despite the passing of the so-called “Great Resignation,” the insurance industry continues to face significant workforce challenges.

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CCTV mandated on Indian-flagged merchant vessels

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People Moves: The Liberty Company Names Martine VP, Producer; LP Names Santoni Director Commercial Lines

Insurance Journal

Martine Joins The Liberty Company as VP, Producer The Liberty Company named Derrick Martine vice president, producer, employee benefits in its Irvine, California, office.

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Diesel oil cascade during bunkering likely cause of fatal engine room fire: NTSB

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Europe’s Warming Ocean Current ‘Unlikely’ to Collapse This Century

Insurance Journal

A new study disputes a long-held fear that climate change will lead to a quick, total collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), the ocean current that brings warmth to northwestern Europe.

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Offshore wind projects in US are being paused

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First Measles Death Reported in West Texas Outbreak

Insurance Journal

A school-aged child has died in Lubbock from measles, the first death reported in an ongoing outbreak that has infected more than 120 people in West Texas since January, Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed on Wednesday.

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Hull breaches confirmed for MSC Baltic III; fuel tanks are currently secure

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Statute of Limitation on Officials’ Surety Bonds Action is 3 Years, Georgia Court Says

Insurance Journal

Surety carriers providing bonds for elected officials in Georgia this week discovered that a statute of limitations on claims litigation is only three years in some cases not six or 20 years as one insurer had initially believed.

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Munich Re sticks to profit target despite €1.2bn expected hit from California fires

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Reinsurer announces plan to return 4.6bn to shareholders The post Munich Re sticks to profit target despite 1.2bn expected hit from California fires appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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IU Indianapolis Basketball Team Bus Catches Fire; Players Safe

Insurance Journal

Members of the IU Indianapolis men’s basketball team are unhurt and back home Monday, a day after their bus caught fire on Interstate 275.

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Should Public Adjusters File Insurance Complaints for Policyholder Clients?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Consumer complaints by policyholders following the Los Angeles wildfires are something that came up yesterday while meeting with various public adjusters in Sacramento. I then posed the question of whether public adjusters should file insurance complaints for their policyholder clients. The responses by the public adjusters were mixed. I thought, and one public adjuster even … The post Should Public Adjusters File Insurance Complaints for Policyholder Clients?

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New York Dads Forgo $1.6 Billion in Paid State Leave, Study Says

Insurance Journal

New fathers are more likely to be eligible for state paid parental leave programs but less likely to take the time off, leaving as much as $1.

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Should Public Adjusters File Insurance Complaints for Policyholder Clients?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Consumer complaints by policyholders following the Los Angeles wildfires are something that came up yesterday while meeting with various public adjusters in Sacramento. I then posed the question of whether public adjusters should do this for their policyholder clients. The responses by the public adjusters were mixed. I thought, and one public adjuster even mentioned, … The post Should Public Adjusters File Insurance Complaints for Policyholder Clients?

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NormanMax Agrees to Purchase Parametric Flood Specialist MGA, FloodFlash

Insurance Journal

NormanMax Insurance Holdings, the Miami-based provider of parametric re/insurance solutions, has agreed to acquire FloodFlash, the parametric flood managing general agent, subject to regulatory approval.

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Eastern Pacific secures financing for neopanamax boxship duo

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and SPDB Financial Leasing, the leasing arm of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have signed a financing agreement for two newbuild LNG dual-fuel neopanamax containerships. The agreement strengthens the longstanding collaboration between the two companies. Looking ahead, the two firms will look to develop more green, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly vessels.

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S&P Puts State Farm General on CreditWatch

Insurance Journal

Potential downgrades of State Farm’s California homeowners insurer came closer to reality yesterday when S&P Global Ratings put the “AA” financial strength and issuer credit ratings of State Farm General Insurance Co. on CreditWatch with negative implications.

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Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to be taken over by fellow private equity firm

Splash: Finance and Insurance

French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has revealed takeover talks with compatriot private equity firm InfraVia. The two companies have entered exclusive negotiations for Paris-based InfraVia to acquire an 80% stake in LDA which currently manages 23 ships in roro, offshore wind support and cable laying segments.

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Fire Danger in LA Is All Around, But Signals to Residents Are Mixed

Insurance Journal

In the era of cutting-edge computer modeling, satellite data and AI, there has never been more abundant information on the danger that wildfire poses to homes in the Los Angeles area.

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Organic Strategies for Building a Strong Instagram Audience

Leadsurance

Being visible on Instagram during these digital times proves to be an invaluable advantage. Every business type including brands, influencers and entrepreneurs benefit from growing their follower size because it connects them to more potential customers while boosting audience participation which generates business growth. Your follower expansion should target meaningful audience interactions rather than number accumulation because these interactions become the foundation of building community.

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Prosecutor Says Golden Toilet Was Stolen From English Palace in ‘Audacious Raid’

Insurance Journal

It was not your typical smash-and-grab burglary and the booty was precious: a toilet worth more than its weight in gold.

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The Power of Networking — Why Attending Insurance Industry Events Makes You a Better Agent

American Agents Alliance

Relationships drive success in many industries, including the insurance business. And the way to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues is through networking, a skill that every professional should focus on improving. Insurance industry events are a great way to network with many different people in one convenient place, while also learning more about insurance topics in a vacation-like setting.