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New York Mets Hit With Class Action Alleging Biometric Privacy Violations

Insurance Journal

The company that owns the New York Mets professional baseball team is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the organization collects and profits from fans’ biometric information at its stadium, CitiField, in violation of the city’s biometrics privacy …

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Hurricane Helene and Milton Survivors Navigating Insurance Claims and Recovery: United Policyholders’ Roadmap to Recovery Program Offers Crucial Support

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In the wake of the devastating Hurricanes Helene and Milton that recently struck Florida and neighboring states, policyholders are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives and navigating complex insurance claims. As an attorney specializing in insurance coverage cases, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that disaster survivors face. Today, I want to highlight a … The post Hurricane Helene and Milton Survivors Navigating Insurance Claims and Recovery: United Policyholders

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Agents Report Limited Damage But More Claims Expected As Floridians Return Home

Insurance Journal

Insurance agents and carriers in the path of Hurricane Milton reported only minor damage to their own offices and homes but a rapidly growing number of claims from residential and commercial policyholders for roof, flood and auto damage.

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Stop Using Licensed Contractor Bids For Claim Estimates—A Quick Analysis of Florida’s Imperfect Emergency Rule of Property Loss Adjusting

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued Emergency Rule 69BER24-4, which aims to address issues in the property insurance claims process. While the rule attempts to improve transparency and accountability, it raises several concerns and potential unintended consequences. It is obviously a political response to the CBS 60 Minutes documentary noted in CBS 60 … The post Stop Using Licensed Contractor Bids For Claim Estimates—A Quick Analysis of Florida’s Imperfect Emergency R

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Wisconsin Recycling Company Fined $202K for Exposing Workers to Lead, Cadmium

Insurance Journal

A follow-up inspection by federal workplace safety investigators in April 2024 found a Janesville, Wisconsin recycling company continuing to expose employees to unsafe levels of lead and cadmium while they dismantled cathode ray tubes from older TVs, despite being cited …

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Staying Vigilant Amidst the Chaos of Natural Disaster 

Cowbell

Natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires bring with them a wave of destruction, displacing communities, disrupting lives, and creating widespread confusion. Unfortunately, this chaos also presents an opportunity for cybercriminals to strike. Bad actors take advantage of the emotional, physical, and digital vulnerabilities that often arise during these crises, preying on victims who are more likely to let their guard down in the rush to seek information or assistance.

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How Climate Change is Shaping Insurance Policies for Commercial Properties

Protect Commercial Insurance

Introduction Climate change isn’t just an environmental buzzword; it’s rapidly becoming a pivotal factor in the world of insurance, especially for commercial properties. As we face more frequent and intense extreme weather events, insurers are re-evaluating their policies to better manage these growing risks. Businesses now need to consider how climate change might impact their insurance premiums and coverage.

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West Texas Town Endures Another Well Blowout, Putting Residents at Risk

Insurance Journal

TOYAH — After a restless night of sleep, Elida Machuca texted her neighbor, searching for answers. The air around her house in this West Texas town stunk of rotten eggs. “Last night, about 1 a.m.

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Cruise lines change calendars for repositioning cruises in late 2024 and late 2025

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Bayer Must Pay $78 Million in Latest Roundup Cancer Trial, Jury Finds

Insurance Journal

Bayer must pay $78 million to a Pennsylvania man who said he got cancer from using the company’s Roundup weedkiller, a state court jury in Philadelphia found on Thursday. The verdict follows previous consecutive victories for Bayer in that court.

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Deckhand fell asleep before tug hit dock, says NTSB

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People Moves: Alliant Adds Moseley to Midwest Office

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Kama Moseley, JD, PLCS, CAPI, has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President, Producer with Alliant Private Client. Alliant Private Client. Alliant said that Kansas-based Moseley will enhance the national brokerage’s presence in the Midwest.

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IUMI issues best practice recommendations on the use of flexitanks

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MIC Global Applies to Become Lloyd’s Coverholder of Greenlight Re’s Syndicate 3456

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MIC Global (MIC), the full-stack embedded micro insurance provider, announced it has applied to become a Lloyd’s coverholder of Greenlight Re’s Syndicate 3456, subject to applicable approvals.

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BIMCO approves management agreement for autonomous ships

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Economic Challenges, Cyber, and People Risks Top UK Businesses’ Concerns: Marsh

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Economic and financial challenges (43%), cyber threats (39%) and people-related risks (38%) are the top three concerns facing UK businesses over the next 12 months, according to new research by Marsh McLennan.

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Major pollution now thought unlikely after sinking of NZ Navy vessel off Samoa

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Inszone Acquires San Antonio Insurance Services

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Inszone Insurance Services announced its acquisition of San Antonio Insurance Services, Texas-based agency known for its strong focus on trucking insurance and a broad array of property and casualty solutions.

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Ukraine court authorizes state’s seizure of Russia-linked cargo ship

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Coal Expansion Helps Lure Insurers Back to Australia Producer Whitehaven

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Whitehaven Coal Ltd., one of Australia’s largest coal producers, shelved a planned special purpose vehicle originally intended to provide in-house insurance after finding external insurers willing to take on the risk. The development follows Sydney-based Whitehaven’s $3.

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Maritime union welcomes planned UK Employment Rights Bill

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Pilot Dies in Crash of Replica WWI-Era Plane During Upstate New York Airshow

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A replica of a World War I-era fighter plane caught fire and crashed during an airshow in upstate New York, killing the pilot, according to police. Brian Coughlin, 60, died Saturday after the Fokker D.

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Six dead, eight injured as Russian attacks on Black Sea ports continue

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Milton’s Surprise Was the Damage Unleashed by Powerful Winds

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Storm Weakened But Still Brought 120-mph Winds to St.

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The couples’ conundrum: joint or separate finances?

Elmore

In many cases, it’s best — financially — to go your separate ways The post The couples’ conundrum: joint or separate finances? appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Marine round-up : 11th October 2024

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Blog Post: A Change in CSPA Policy Can Help Some Aged-Out Children

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Cyrus Mehta, Kaitlyn Box, Oct. 11, 2024 "On September 25, 2024, USCIS announced that it had updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for noncitizens who demonstrate extraordinary circumstances. The new guidance : “ Clarifies that the CSPA age calculation of an applicant who established extraordinary circumstances and is excused from the ‘sought to acquire’ requirement uses the date that the immigrant visa first became available when the immigrant vi

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Hurricane Insurance Coverage – Are you Eligible for it?

Top Insurance Blogs

Hurricane insurance coverage is included in a combination of policies such as homeowners insurance, windstorm insurance, and flood insurance. Learn more The post Hurricane Insurance Coverage – Are you Eligible for it? appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Blog Post: Visa Bulletin for November 2025

LexisNexis

Visa Bulletin for November 2025 See Notes D & E: D. EMPLOYMENT FOURTH PREFERENCE RELIGIOUS WORKERS (SR) CATEGORY EXTENDED H.R. 9747, signed on September 26, 2024, extended the Employment Fourth Preference Certain Religious Workers (SR) category until December 20, 2024. No SR visas may be issued overseas, or final action taken on adjustment of status cases, after midnight December 19, 2024.

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East Palestine Residents Should Receive Payments During Class Action Appeal

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People who lived near the disastrous East Palestine derailment last year should still be able to receive personal injury payments even while the bulk of their $600 million class action settlement with Norfolk Southern railroad remains on hold during an …

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Blog Post: 20 Years Later, A Win for Ibrahim Parlak

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Mike Murrell, Michigan Public, Oct. 10, 2024 "Ibrahim Parlak will remain in the United States after two decades of legal battles. The Harbert, Michigan, restaurant owner no longer faces the threat of deportation to his home country of Turkey. Parlak described his relief as hard to put into words. “It’s such a relief,” Parlak said. “It’s 100 pounds of load lifted off your shoulders.

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Blog Post: Free Webinar: Immigration Reform in 2025

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eCornell "Immigration will be a key issue in 2025. Everyone agrees that we have a broken immigration system, but people disagree on the solutions. Congress is paralyzed. Presidents try executive actions but are sued. Federal courts seem to be the final arbiters of immigration policy these days. In the meantime, employers face labor shortages. The demographics of an aging population and declining birth rates are indisputable.

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Blog Post: Wrongfully Deported to Haiti, Her Lawyer Brought Her Back

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Fritznel D. Octave, Haitian Times, Oct. 10, 2024 "Ermite Obtenu was delighted to return to the United States on Sept. 30, two months after being unjustly deported to Haiti. The young Haitian woman’s case is one of many that immigration advocates argue highlights the systemic disparities facing Haitian nationals in the U.S. immigration system. Obtenu’s case was taken up pro bono by Lana Joseph, a Haitian American senior immigration attorney at L.

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Blog Post: 30 Years of the TN Visa: New Data and Trends on TN Professionals in the US Labor Market

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Prof. Kevin Shih, Sept. 17, 2024 "This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Trade NAFTA (TN) classification program, which was established in 1994 under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The TN program offers a streamlined pathway for skilled professionals from Canada and Mexico to seek employment in the United States across a spectrum of qualifying occupations.

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