Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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Viewpoint: Giving Thanks and Making a Wish List for US Insurance Regulation

Insurance Journal

The state of U.S. insurance regulation is almost certainly not a topic for most families this holiday season. Yet there is much to be thankful for as well as areas where we can do better.

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Understanding The Collapse Peril

Property Insurance Coverage Law

There was more to be said about yesterdays post:When is a Collapse Not a Collapse? The Importance of Proving Damages for Partial Losses. One item that should be understood is that the ISO changed the collapse peril language so that collapse cases before 2000 do not have an enlarged definition of collapse, and many cases … The post Understanding The Collapse Peril appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Tampa Bay Rays Secure New Stadium as County Approves Bonds

Insurance Journal

The Tampa Bay Rays secured their future in west-central Florida as county officials approved a crucial bond sale for the team’s proposed new stadium.

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Syria’s ports working normally as Ukraine looks to supply staple foods

Insurance Marine News

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Three Dozen High-Rise Buildings in South Florida are Sinking, Study Says

Insurance Journal

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, according to a new study.

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Russian shadow fleet vessels passing through Baltic to be checked for insurance

Insurance Marine News

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Agile launches marine division with Hughes as head

Insurance Marine News

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CVS Accused of Illegal Opioid Dispensing in Whistleblower Suit

Insurance Journal

CVS Health Corp. pharmacies illegally dispensed controlled substances including opioids, fueling an overdose crisis as short-staffed stores ignored red flags, the US Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit unsealed Wednesday.

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A third Russian tanker issues distress signal near Kerch Strait

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post A third Russian tanker issues distress signal near Kerch Strait appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Ardonagh Reaches $14 Billion Valuation With Stone Point Investment

Insurance Journal

Ardonagh Group has secured new investment from Stone Point Capital, almost doubling the valuation of the UK insurance broker to $14 billion in three years, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Tim S. Dool refloated after three weeks aground in St Lawrence River

Insurance Marine News

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G20 Watchdog Urges Governments to Address Non-Bank Financial Risks

Insurance Journal

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) on Wednesday pitched recommendations for governments to reduce risks around hedge funds, insurers and other non-bank financial intermediaries, which now account for almost half of global financial assets.

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US hits Russian shipping companies with new sanctions

Insurance Marine News

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Highstreet Acquires Texas’ Collum Insurance Group

Insurance Journal

Highstreet Insurance Partners announced today its acquisition of Collum Insurance Group, LLC based in Richardson, Texas.

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Blog Post: Immigrant Detention in Focus: The Unconventional Photography of Greg Constantine

LexisNexis

Austin Kocher, Dec. 18, 2024 "Greg Constantine's "Seven Doors" project captures the lives and stories behind immigrant detention in the United States and around the world through patiently composed photographic essays.

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Millions of Homeowners May Be Underinsured Due to Secondary Structures: ZestyAI

Insurance Journal

Millions of U.S. homes are underinsured, not because of any added value in the homes, but because additional structures on the homeowner’s property have gone unreported and are without protection.

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Marine round-up : 19th December 2024

Insurance Marine News

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Texas-Based DMc Insurance Partners

Insurance Journal

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based Howe Insurance Group LLC, dba DMc Insurance Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Steel cargoes stowed with break-bulk, containers, or project cargoes aboard bulk carriers

Insurance Marine News

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European Central Bank Pitches Plan to Boost Insurance Coverage for Climate Losses

Insurance Journal

The European Central Bank and the region’s insurance authority proposed a two-pronged approach to increase insurance coverage for floods, storms and other weather disasters that are increasingly being fueled by climate change.

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Kazakos named next ICS Secretary-General

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US Probes China-Founded Router Maker on National Security Fears

Insurance Journal

The US government has launched a national-security investigation into TP-Link, the China-founded router maker whose equipment now dominates the American market and has been targeted in repeated Chinese cyber attacks, people familiar with the matter said.

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NorthStandard advises members on carrying steel scrap cargo to Turkiye

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Red Solo Cup Shooting Case Raises Thorny Questions About Course of Employment

Insurance Journal

It is safe to say most of us have enjoyed a beverage, adult or otherwise, in a red Solo cup.

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Norway provides Ukrainian Navy with $240m

Insurance Marine News

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Illinois Man Arrested for Defrauding Victims in Roofing Scheme

Insurance Journal

An Illinois man accused of defrauding individuals by claiming to be an insurance adjuster doing roof repair after a recent hailstorm was arrested in Florida on Dec. 13. Scott A. Lennington of Morton, Ill.

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Shadow fleet still growing by about 10 tankers a month, shipbroker estimates

Insurance Marine News

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Can China Shield the Biggest Uninsured Economy From Floods?

Insurance Journal

The rivers and canals that meander through Hemudu in southeastern China are a vital source of life and community they provide income for fishermen, an after-school hangout spot for kids, and define the town’s landscape.

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Atalanta operation extended through to at least 2027

Insurance Marine News

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King Risk Acquires Talbert Insurance Services Agency in North Georgia

Insurance Journal

King Risk Partners, one of the largest U.S. insurance brokers, has acquired Talbert Insurance Services in Duluth, Georgia, expanding King’s presence in the Southeast. Talbert, in business in north Georgia since 1982, offers personal and commercial insurance.

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17 Insurance Client Gifting Tips I Live By

Word & Brown

Byline credit to Luna Herrera, Director of Sales, Word & Brown General Agency Its gift-giving season. Many people love shopping for, wrapping, and delivering gifts to clients, family, and friends. Others dread it. Whatever your point of view, let me share 17 tips that I find useful at this time and throughout the year. 1: Consider whether your organization has a prohibition on gifts or limits the dollar amount for giving or receiving gifts.

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EU Privacy Regulator Fines Meta €251 Million for 2018 Breach

Insurance Journal

The lead European Union data privacy regulator for Meta fined the social media giant 251 million euros ($263.5 million) on Tuesday for a 2018 Facebook security breach that affected 29 million users.

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Christmas Light Safety Tips

TGS

TGS Insurance Blog Christmas Light Safety Tips Christmas lights are the ultimate way to turn your home into a festive wonderland, but they also come with a few safety risks if not handled properly. Whether youre adorning your tree, decking the halls, or creating an outdoor light display to rival the North Pole, its essential to keep safety at the forefront.

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Swiss Re Among Firms in $3 Billion Credit-Risk Deal for International Finance Corp.

Insurance Journal

Swiss Re AG, Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd.

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