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Texas Reports 13 New Measles Cases as CDC Arrives in State

Insurance Journal

Texas reported 13 new cases of measles Tuesday even as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team of epidemiologists and doctors to help the state with the growing outbreak.

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Florida Legislators to Investigate Whether Property Insurers Used Accounting Tricks to Hide Profits

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A new investigation into Floridas property insurance industry is set to begin, raising significant questions about insurer profitability, financial transparency, and the true reasons behind skyrocketing premiums for policyholders. As reported by Lawrence Mower in Florida House to Investigate Whether Property Insurers Hid Profits With Accounting Tricks,the Florida House of Representatives is launching a probe … The post Florida Legislators to Investigate Whether Property Insurers Used Accou

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Rebranding, Renaming, Reorganizing: The Hartford, CRC Group, Bridge Specialty

Insurance Journal

The Hartford Stag Gets a New Look The iconic stag logo of The Hartford is getting a new lookone that the company describes as bold and contemporaryhonoring “the company’s rich history while demonstrating its modern, visionary spirit.

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Iran seeks tanker capacity

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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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Marsh Acquires Milan-Based Brokerage Fontana Rava-Toscano & Partners

Insurance Journal

Marsh, the insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced that it has acquired Fontana Rava-Toscano & Partners (FRT), a Milan-based insurance brokerage. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Floods in Indonesia’s Capital Displace Thousands, Shut Factories

Insurance Journal

Torrential rain triggered heavy flooding in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta and nearby cities, affecting more than 60,000 people and shutting down shops and factories.

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US port fees: “Ultimately, the consumer will have to pay”, says MSC’s Soren Toft

Insurance Marine News

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Supreme Court Hears Texas Nuclear Waste Storage Dispute

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Nickel ore liquefaction threat in Solomon Islands

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Los Angeles County Sues Utility Edison Over Deadly Wildfire

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles County sued Edison International to recoup its losses from a January wildfire that was one of the most destructive in California history.

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Panama green lights reservoir project in bid to combat drought restrictions

Insurance Marine News

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Artmeis Announces Partnership With Louisiana’s Ozark

Insurance Journal

Artemis Insurance, a full-service insurance agency and the new parent brand of Texan Insurance, announced its partnership with Louisiana-based Ozark Insurance Agency, a provider of personal and commercial insurance solutions for six decades.

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🎉PSM is Heading to Medicarians 2025 – Are You?

PSM Brokerage

The biggest event in the Medicare space is just around the corner, and PSM Brokerage is gearing up to make a splash at Medicarians 2025 in Las Vegas! This is where the top minds in Medicare, insurance, and senior health come together to network, learn, and take their business to the next level. And guess what? Well be there, and we want to meet YOU!

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Rain in Carolinas May Dampen Wildfires But Threat of Tornadoes, More Fires Looms

Insurance Journal

The Carolinas saw some much-needed rainfall Wednesday morning, helping to quell wildfires that had burned more than 2,600 acres but also raising the threat of tornadoes.

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Dutch Safety Board criticizes poor communication in drilling platform allision

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Cyclone Forces Australian Evacuations as Brisbane Braces for Hit

Insurance Journal

Millions of Australians are bracing for a direct hit from a tropical cyclone heading toward the nation’s third-biggest city, with the storm already forcing evacuations and closing ports and schools throughout Queensland.

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Is Your Home Ready for Severe Weather? How to Protect Your Property

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Exterior view of a suburban home by Binyamin Mellish Severe weather can strike at any time, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail, snow, or extreme heat that can damage your home. Preparing your property in advance can minimize potential damage, reduce costly repairs, and keep your family safe. Whether youre dealing with hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, or thunderstorms, here are key steps to protect your home from severe weather.

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Investigations to Legislation: Florida Lawmakers Weighing Insurance Industry Changes

Insurance Journal

Florida legislative leaders, facing increasing pressure from the public and the press, this week pledged to investigate property insurers’ financial structures.

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Ship-based GPS jammers detected in Baltic Sea

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Florida E&S Market Leveling Off After Years of Growth, FSLSO Data Show

Insurance Journal

The steady growth in excess and surplus lines’ business in Florida appears to be leveling off, another sign that the insurance market in the state is settling down after years of turbulence.

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Marine round-up : 6th March 2025

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Frito-Lay Employee’s Injury in Hoops Tourney Ruled Out of Bounds for Workers Comp

Insurance Journal

A forklift driver for Frito-Lay who injured his achilles tendon playing in a company basketball game is not covered by workers compensation.

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Somalia considers allowing Indian Ocean port access for landlocked Ethiopia

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Proxy Adviser Glass Lewis Sticks With Diversity Guidance, Will Flag Risks

Insurance Journal

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis will continue to consider boardroom diversity when advising how to vote at U.S. company annual meetings, but plans to be clearer about the counter argument for critical vote recommendations to help clients avoid rising political risks.

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Hawaii company takes fight against Jones Act to the courts

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Kroger Chairman and CEO Resigns Following Investigation Into Personal Conduct

Insurance Journal

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

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How much does Brookfield really make?

Elmore

One of the worlds most complex financial conglomerates is attracting scrutiny for circular flows of cash involving its global property portfolio The post How much does Brookfield really make? appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Aon’s NFP Acquires Lyons Insurance in Delaware

Insurance Journal

Property/casualty middle-market insurance broker NFP, an Aon company, recently announced its acquisition of Lyons Insurance Agency, Inc., a multiline insurance broker located in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Blog Post: Announcement of a "3C" Visa Restriction Policy (Mar. 5, 2025)

LexisNexis

State Department, Mar. 5, 2025 "Securing our nations borders is critically important to making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Countries along migratory routes must do their part to prevent and deter the transit of aliens seeking to illegally enter the United States. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign government officials, including immigration and customs officials, airport and port authority officials, and others believed to be re

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Markets/Coverages: Ryan Launches Specialty National Programs Group

Insurance Journal

Global specialty insurance firm Ryan Specialty is launching a new practice group focusing on specialty, class specific package business on both an admitted and non-admitted basis.

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American Club achieves target increase for 2025/2026 P&I renewal

Insurance Marine News

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Progressive’s Margins Leave Room for Tariff Impacts: CEO

Insurance Journal

With its 2024 combined ratio falling comfortably more than 7 points below a targeted level of 96, Progressive has room to deal with the impacts of tariffs on car repair and replacement costs, the chief executive said.

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Blog Post: CA2 Slaps BIA Again: Tian v. Bondi

LexisNexis

Tian v. Bondi "Petitioner Shuqiang Tian (Tian), a native and citizen of the Peoples Republic of China (China), seeks review of a January 6, 2022, decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (the Board or BIA), affirming and adopting an April 19, 2019, order of an Immigration Judge (IJ) denying Tians claims for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the regulations implementing the Convention Against Torture (CAT).

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