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Florida OIR Wants More Data, Warns Insurers about Concurrent Causation Denials

Insurance Journal

As consumer complaints have apparently mounted over unpaid hurricane losses, Florida’s top insurance regulator and some lawmakers are signaling new scrutiny on insurance carriers’ claims-handling and other practices.

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Secret Report Proves Florida Insurance Executives Wrongful Self-Dealing

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Investigative reporter Lawrence Mower deserves some type of award and thanks. His work has unveiled a deeply concerning pattern within Florida’s insurance industry, noted in the story: Secret Study Found Florida Insurers Sent Billions to Affiliates While Crying Poor. While insurers have publicly lamented their financial hardships, Mower’s findings reveal that these companies have been … The post Secret Report Proves Florida Insurance Executives Wrongful Self-Dealing appeared fi

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3 Emerging Risks to Watch: Social Inflation, Electric Trucks, Virtual Currencies

Insurance Journal

The business environment is constantly evolving, with each new development and innovation offering a unique variety of potential risks and rewards.

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NorthStandard says it “remains on course” after year of headwinds for marine insurers

Insurance Marine News

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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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Reviewing Historic Predictions

Insurance Journal

Back around 2013 (the copy I have is not dated, so I might be off a year), McKinsey & Company published a study that caused some angst within the industry.

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Buffett’s Berkshire Posts Record Profit on Insurance, Investments

Insurance Journal

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday said operating profit set a record in the fourth quarter and for the third straight calendar year, bolstered by improved underwriting and higher investment income in its insurance businesses.

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Italian prosecutors open terrorism probe into oil tanker blasts

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Why Soft Skills Matter

Insurance Journal

This issue reveals data and compensation insights gathered from Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey.

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Sweden launches investigation into another possible Baltic Sea cable breach

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Insider Secrets: Creating High-Converting Sales Funnels for Insurance

Insurance Journal

Having a well-defined sales funnel is crucial for effectively attracting and converting potential clients. For insurance professionals, understanding and implementing a robust sales funnel strategy can significantly enhance client acquisition and retention efforts.

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Grounded MSC Baltic suffering from water ingress and hull deformation

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How Better Water Systems Can Help a City Survive The Next Firestorm

Insurance Journal

Santa Rosa. Paradise. Boulder County. Lahaina. Los Angeles. All are places that have shown that American cities and their water systems weren’t built to withstand wildfire, experts say. Related: California Wildfire Mitigation And Recovery Bill Package Introduced Hydrants trickled.

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JP Morgan Asset Management buys out Oaktree’s stake in OSM Thome

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Oaktree Capital Management is cashing out of shipmanagement giant OSM Thome, with investors linked to JP Morgan Asset Managements Global Transportation Group coming onboard in its place.

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Declarations

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles County Fires “We’re seeing total losses. We’re going out there and there’s really nothing to see.

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What Your Clients Must Know About Cyber Insurance War Exclusions

ProWriters

The nature of warfare is changing. Conflicts now rage not only on physical battlefields but also across the digital landscape. As war is driving cyber security concerns around the globe, more organizations are turning to Cyber Insurance for protection. But these policies may not always offer the levels of protection purchasers think they do. Cyber Insurance war exclusions can leave businesses vulnerable to financial loss.

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COVID-Like Bat Virus Discovered by Researchers in Chinese Lab

Insurance Journal

Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes Covid-19.

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Steamship Mutual announces “successful renewal”

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Salaries, Total Income Jump Again in 2024 But Satisfaction Continues to Decline

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Insurance agency owners, producers, and support staff on average made more money in 2024, but for two years in a row, satisfaction with their compensation declined, according to the latest Agency Salary Survey, published annually by Insurance …

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Marine round-up : 24th February 2025

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Developing Leaders in Insurance Agencies

Insurance Journal

Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your team is crucial–especially for insurance agency owners. Recognizing personal limitations allows leaders to strategically delegate tasks and fill talent gaps with the right employees, ultimately strengthening the entire organization.

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Bulk carrier runs aground on embankment of Kiel Canal

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Sica Fletcher Index: Total Agency-Broker M&A Revenue Down 26% in 2024

Insurance Journal

The 22 acquirers that make up the Sica Fletcher Index were involved in 533 agent-broker deals in 2024, down 6% from 2023. Members completed 146 acquisitions during the fourth quarter of 2024. This was 11% less than a year ago.

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Cargo ship leaving Russia sustains leak in Sea of Azov, Russian port agency reports

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US Chicken, Pork Plant Workers Face Higher Health Risks, USDA Studies Confirm

Insurance Journal

By Tom Polansek Workers in US chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the US Department of Agriculture issued in January.

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UK P&I Club reports “successful completion” of 2025 P&I renewal

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Farmers Turn to Airbnb, Corn Mazes to Outlast Agricultural Downturn

Insurance Journal

By Heather Schlitz A dead-end dirt road cutting through rural Wisconsin leads to a pasture dotted with shaggy-coated Highland cattle, fluffy Icelandic sheep, and a vintage Airstream trailer that farmer Brit Thompson turned into an Airbnb to capitalize on an …

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Captain of USS Harry S. Truman is relieved of command

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Chubb Posts Record P/C Underwriting Income for Q4 and 2024

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway Chubb posted record property/casualty underwriting income of about $1.6 billion, up 3.8% during the last quarter of 2024. Fourth-quarter net income was down 22% to about $2.

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Travelers Posts 28% Increase in Q4 Net Income

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway The Travelers Cos. said fourth-quarter 2024 and full-year net income increased 28% and 67%, respectively, on strong underlying underwriting results. Travelers posted fourth-quarter net income of about $2.1 billion compared to about $1.

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Global Commercial Insurance Rates Drop in Q4 for 2nd Consecutive Quarter: Marsh

Insurance Journal

Global commercial insurance rates fell 2% in the fourth quarter of 2024 following a 1% decline in Q3 2024marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease after seven years of rising rates, according to the Global Insurance Market Index published by insurance …

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Net Income at Selective Insurance Drops on Unfavorable Casualty Reserve Development

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway Selective Insurance Group reported a 24% drop in fourth-quarter 2024 net income as its chief executive admitted the year did “not meet expectations.” Fourth-quarter net income was $93.2 million compared to $122.5 million a year ago.

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Building and Retaining Talent: Salaries, Benefits, Culture Matter but That’s Not Always Enough

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Independent agency owners, producers, and support staff continue to report higher pay, according to Insurance Journal’s national online Agency Salary Survey results.

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Washington Bill Would Provide Restitution for Policyholders Harmed by Insurers

Insurance Journal

A bill to allow the Washington’s insurance commissioner to order restitution for policyholders harmed by insurance companies moved out of the state Senate Business, Financial Services, and Trade Committee.