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China Bans ‘Smart’ and ‘Autonomous’ Driving Terms From Vehicle Ads

Insurance Journal

China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades.

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Every Claims Professional Must Read Putnam Now: Emotional Recovery After Wildfire Loss

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Following the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, claims professionals across the country are once again on the media and actual frontlines of a crisis that extends far beyond burned structures and blackened landscapes. The physical damage is immense, but the emotional toll on survivors runs deeper and lasts longer than most realize. A recent must-read … The post Every Claims Professional Must Read Putnam Now: Emotional Recovery After Wildfire Loss appeared first on Property Insurance

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Lloyd’s Broker Charged Over Alleged Ecuador Bribes

Insurance Journal

UK fraud cops have charged an insurance broker with bribery, after a four-year probe into alleged corruption involving state-run insurance contracts in Ecuador. The Serious Fraud Office accused United Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Every Claims Professional Must Read Putnam Now: Emotional Recovery After Wildfire Loss

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Following the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, claims professionals across the country are once again on the media and actual frontlines of a crisis that extends far beyond burned structures and blackened landscapes. The physical damage is immense, but the emotional toll on survivors runs deeper and lasts longer than most realize. A recent must-read … The post Every Claims Professional Must Read Putnam Now: Emotional Recovery After Wildfire Loss appeared first on Property Insurance

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Insurtech 1Fort Raises $7.5M to Support AI Binding Tech for Brokers

Insurance Journal

1Fort, the AI platform for business insurance, announced it raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Bonfire Ventures.

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Federal Judge Blocks Labor Department From Enforcing DEI Ban for Contractors

Insurance Journal

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the U.S.

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Blog Post: Legal EBilling Software For Corporate Law Departments

LexisNexis

Legal ebilling software is a necessary application for law departments, especially in this era of technology advancements that streamline, clarify and simplify workflow and bill review software. Other benefits of e-billing systems include increased accuracy in the invoice against agreed-upon budget, billing guidelines and compliance from outside counsel, and time savings.

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Man Arrested Outside UnitedHealthCare Threatened to Shoot Up Headquarters

Insurance Journal

A man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities, according to charges filed Tuesday.

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Is All Risk Insurance the Same as Property Insurance?

Top Insurance Blogs

One of the most common questions clients often ask me is: Is all risk insurance the same as property insurance? The short answer is no, they are not the same, although they are closely related. Property insurance only covers events specifically listed in the policy while all risk insurance assumes everything is insured unless explicitly […] The post Is All Risk Insurance the Same as Property Insurance?

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

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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Major Florida Grower to Build New Home Development After Ending Citrus Operations

Insurance Journal

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) One of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre (1,200 hectare) community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it was abandoning its citrus-growing operations at the end of this year’s season.

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How the AI Revolution Has Affected the Insurance Industry in Australia

Top Insurance Blogs

The insurance industry in Australia, like many others, is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past few years, weve seen AI evolve from being a futuristic buzzword to a practical tool thats revolutionizing every part of the insurance lifecycle. From customer service to claims processing, the AI revolution is streamlining […] The post How the AI Revolution Has Affected the Insurance Industry in Australia appeared first on My Top Insurance

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USI Says Lockton, Former Team Leader Poached Workers, Harmed Client Relations

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USI Insurance Services, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has filed suit against a former sales team leader and another powerhouse broker, Lockton, accusing them of poaching employees and harming client relationships.

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A HAZY OUTLOOK FOR SMOKY CLAIMS

Rough Notes

The effect of rulings that came down justas Los Angeles area residents were recovering from the devastating 2025 wildfires A California trial court ruled for the insurance company, reasoning that the wildfire residue that had been literallywiped away by the homeowners did not amount to physical loss under the homeowners policy.

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New Hampshire Regulates Use of Technology in Auto Claims, Property Underwriting

Insurance Journal

The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has issued a bulletin clarifying insurers’ obligations when using virtual claims adjustment systems to assess automobile damage.

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Is Income Protection Insurance Right for You in Australia?

Top Insurance Blogs

Income protection insurance is one of the most important forms of personal coverage in Australia. As someone who has worked in the Australian insurance industry for over 10 years, Ive noticed that a lot of people overlook this. Whether youre a sole trader, employee, or high-income earner, the real question isn’t Can I afford this […] The post Is Income Protection Insurance Right for You in Australia?

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Black Residents Get Most of the Pollution But Few Jobs From Chemical Industry: Study

Insurance Journal

Residents of the mostly Black communities sandwiched between chemical plants along the lower Mississippi River have long said they get most of the pollution but few of the jobs produced by the region’s vast petrochemical industry.

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How New York Life Insurance Group Started

Top Insurance Blogs

New York Life (as it is popularly called) started on the 12th of April 1845. The New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) is the third-largest life insurance company in the United States, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and is ranked #69 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest […] The post How New York Life Insurance Group Started appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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EPA Considers Weakening Regulations on Coal Ash Disposal

Insurance Journal

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over threaten groundwater with heavy metal …

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Yoga Teacher Insurance Reviews 2025

Top Insurance Blogs

Are you looking for the best yoga teacher insurance reviews? Or do you intend to hire a private yoga instructor but want to be sure he or she has you covered in case theres an injury? If your answer is yes, then we would like you to pay attention as we present you with these […] The post Yoga Teacher Insurance Reviews 2025 appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Business Moves: NSM Completes Sale of Commercial Division to New Mountain Capital; Compre Buys Covea’s CSE Group

Insurance Journal

Specialty insurer NSM Insurance Group said it has completed the sale of its U.S. commercial insurance division to investment firm New Mountain Capital.

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Preparing for Increased Worksite Enforcement

Scott Insurance

From actions taken during the first few months in office, it is clear immigration is a key priority for the current U.S. Presidential administration. With an estimated 8.3 million undocumented individuals in the current U.S. workforce, accounting for 5.2% of the total workforce, employers must be prepared to navigate the increased focus on immigration enforcement.

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Former Texas Insurance Broker Charged in Alleged Scam

Insurance Journal

A former Friendswood, Texas insurance agent turned himself into authorities last week over charges that he fraudulently brokered insurance policies, the Friendswood Police Department announced.

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5 Ways to Get Lower Auto Insurance Costs in 2025

Top Insurance Blogs

Who wouldnt want to pay less premium for their car insurance coverage compared to what everyone else in their state is paying? Customers only do not want to have the best bargain but they secretly enjoy the feeling of knowing that they ripped you off. This is not contestable. We write sales copies for insurance […] The post 5 Ways to Get Lower Auto Insurance Costs in 2025 appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Marsh McLennan Reports Organic Q1 Growth of 4%, a Decrease From Q1 2024

Insurance Journal

Marsh McLennan reported consolidated revenue during the first quarter of $7.1 billion, an increase of 9% compared with Q1 2024, or 4% on an underlying (organic) basis. MMC had organic growth of 9% in Q1 2024.

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Change at the top at Britannia

Splash: Finance and Insurance

The Britannia Group, the worlds oldest P&I insurer, has revealed its long-term CEO, Andrew Cutler, will leave the company at the end of the year to pursue a portfolio of non-executive roles.

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AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Virginia’s Loudoun Mutual Insurance Co.

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Co. of Waterford, Virginia based on the “deterioration in Loudoun’s underwriting and operating performance” in recent years and corresponding “decline in overall risk-adjusted capitalization.

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Average Cost of House Insurance in the United States 2025

Top Insurance Blogs

Look forward to buying your house insurance policy, find out what the average cost of house insurance in the United States is. You will discover what the average cost of house insurance is in all of the fifty (50) states that make up the United States of America House insurance (also known as home insurance […] The post Average Cost of House Insurance in the United States 2025 appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Elevate Your Agency: Expand into Commercial Lines with EZLynx and Tarmika

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. As an independent agent, chances are you’re always on the lookout for new ways to diversify your business and boost revenue.

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Top 10 UK Insurance Companies in 2025

Top Insurance Blogs

Below is a list of the top 10 ranked insurance companies in the United Kingdom in the year 2025. This ranking is based on their total asset. 1. Prudential PLC Starting tops on the top UK insurance companies is this British life insurance and financial services company with headquarters inLondon,United Kingdom was founded in London […] The post Top 10 UK Insurance Companies in 2025 appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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People Moves: Specialty MGA Appoints 2 Senior Underwriters for Africa & Middle East; DUAL Europe Expands Marine Business With New Team in Hamburg, Germany

Insurance Journal

Specialty MGA Appoints 2 Senior Underwriters for Africa & Middle East Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East, part of MNK Group and a sister company of Specialty MGA UK, announced the appointment of two new senior underwriters as it strengthens …

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Travel Insurance for Australians Planning Overseas Trips

Top Insurance Blogs

Whether you’re backpacking through Europe, enjoying a beach holiday in Bali, or attending a business conference in the US, travel insurance should be a top priority. As one with years of experience in this industry, I’ve seen first-hand how having the right travel insurance can make or break the trips of most Australians. Despite the […] The post Travel Insurance for Australians Planning Overseas Trips appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Coal Country Voices Say Closure of MSHA Offices Endanger Mine Safety

Insurance Journal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Retired coal miner Stanley “Goose” Stewart questions whether it’s safe for anyone to work in the industry right now.