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5 Hospitalized After Small Plane Crashes in Retirement Community Parking Lot

Insurance Journal

A single-engine airplane carrying five people crashed and burst into flames Sunday in the parking lot of a retirement community near a small airport in suburban Pennsylvania, and everyone on board survived, officials and witnesses said.

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Avoid Claim Denials: Key Policyholder Duties After a Loss

Property Insurance Coverage Law

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss. If policyholders ignore such obligations, insurance companies can try to delay payment or, in more extreme circumstances, even deny payment altogether for what … The post Avoid Claim Denials: Key Policyholder Duties After a Loss appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Girl Scouts Sued Over Alleged Metals, Pesticides in Thin Mints, Other Cookies

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The Girl Scouts have been sued by consumers over the alleged presence of “heavy metals” and pesticides in its popular Thin Mints and other cookies.

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Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Risk of collision with offshore installations from attendant vessels appeared first on 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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H&F’s Seeks $30 Billion Valuation of Hub in Fundraising

Insurance Journal

Hellman & Friedman is looking to raise at least $1 billion in equity from investors for Hub International Ltd., in a potential deal valuing the insurance brokerage at $30 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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New York Sues National General and Allstate Over Data Breaches

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New York’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit against National General and its parent Allstate Insurance Co. alleging they have failed to protect New Yorkers’ personal information from cyberattacks.

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Avoid Claim Denials: Key Policyholder Duties After a Loss

Property Insurance Coverage Law

All insurance policies include a section placing specific responsibilities and obligations on policyholders to act in a certain way before entitling them to policy benefits for what should be a covered loss. If policyholders ignore such obligations, insurance companies can try to delay payment or, in more extreme circumstances, even deny payment altogether for what … The post Avoid Claim Denials: Key Policyholder Duties After a Loss appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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A California City Is Pioneering Urban-Scale Insurance for Climate Disasters

Insurance Journal

“Fire took everything, please help.” The headline was one of hundreds like it on GoFundMe campaigns that launched even as the embers of the fires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena were still smoldering.

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Louise Nevill to move to Axa XL: report

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Louise Nevill to move to Axa XL: report appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Private Credit’s Push for Retail Money Stokes New Vulnerability

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Private credit’s rush to attract money from retail investors is making the sector more vulnerable to the kind of liquidity mismatches found in traditional lenders, the Bank for International Settlements warned in a report on Tuesday.

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Captain of Solong is arrested over North Sea collision

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People Moves: WSIA Elects Officers; Ryan’s McCrorie Becomes Chair

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Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) members elected Phillip McCrorie to serve as 2025-2026 WSIA Chair. McCrorie serves as CEO and chairman of RSUI. He joined the WSIA Board in 2021 and the executive committee in 2024.

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Hub acquires Florida agency C&L Marine Insurance

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School Owner Sentenced for Falsifying Asbestos Removal Training Documents

Insurance Journal

The owner of a Rhode Island asbestos abatement training center who falsified documents attesting individuals paid for, attended, and successfully completed an Environmental Protection Administration (EPA)-approved abatement training program has been sentenced to two years’ probation, announced Acting United States …

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International and domestic bulk carriers collide in Yangtze Estuary

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Stricken Oil Tanker in North Sea Smolders With Hole in Side

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A US oil tanker that was struck by a container ship in the North Sea on Monday was smoldering with a gaping hole in its side, footage broadcast by BBC News showed.

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GPS jamming sent Bangladeshi bulker aground in Baltic, reports claim

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People Moves: Alera Group Appoints Bashford as Managing Director of the Midwest Region

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Alera Group, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, appointed Talicia Bashford as managing director of the Midwest region. Bashford will lead the growth of Alera Group’s capabilities and market share across the Midwest.

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Highway bridge collapses onto barge during demolition

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Fintech Zolve Raises $251 Million in Largest Funding Round Yet

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Zolve raised $251 million in its latest equity and debt financing round, the neo bank said on Tuesday, led by Indian private equity firm Creaegis, an existing investor, with participation from names like HSBC and SBI Investment.

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Shipping lines reduce long-haul sailings

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Viewpoint: The Evolution of Homeowners Insurance in California—From Niche to Necessity

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For many years, the homeowners insurance market operated as a relatively stable and predictable sector in California. Changes were incremental, and the market largely catered to established patterns of risk and pricing.

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Weather off Newfoundland delays MSC Baltic III salvage efforts

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Kennedy Wants FDA to Close ‘Self-Affirm’ Safety ‘Loophole’ Used by Food Manufacturers

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. directed the Food and Drug Administration on Monday to revise safety rules to help eliminate a provision that allows companies to self-affirm that food ingredients are safe.

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Buying Blocks of Flats Insurance in London: Key Risks and Costs

Property Insurance Centre

Buying Blocks of Flats Insurance in London: Key Risks and Costs When it comes to buying blocks of flats insurance in London, the market is becoming more complex for a number of reasons. In London, block of flats insurance comes with unique challenges and considerations compared to the rest of the UK. There are articles in the media that illustrate some of these issues.

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AM Best Revises Outlooks for Members of Grange Insurance Group in Washington

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “bbb+” (Good) of Grange Insurance Association and its reinsured subsidiary Granwest Property & Casualty.

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Important Times to Use Surveillance in Workers’ Comp Claims

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Effectively managing workers compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to identify and prevent fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Surveillance serves as a powerful tool in validating claims, protecting your organizations financial health, and ensuring resources are dedicated to genuinely injured employees. Here are critical situations in which using surveillance can significantly strengthen your workers’ compensation strategy: Claimant Claims Total Disability Surveillan

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Oakbridge Names Ledyard Chief Operating Officer; Hub Hires Nashville Advisors

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Atlanta-area-based Oakbridge Insurance, one of the largest privately owned agencies in the Southeast, named John Ledyard chief operating officer and executive vice president.

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Blog Post: 2025 Cybersecurity Showdown: In-House Counsel's Battle Against New AI Threats Amid Changing Data Privacy Laws

LexisNexis

In-house counsel have the sobering responsibility of protecting their organizations from evolving cybersecurity and data privacy threats at a time when there is a dramatic increase in the sophistication of attack vectors and regulatory obligations. With a host of new state data privacy laws coming online in 2025, this year is sure to test organizations compliance capabilities more than ever before, reported LegalTech News , in a recent story regarding legal industry experts predictions for data

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Tropical Cyclone Jude Tears Through Northern Mozambique Near Coal Hub

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Tropical Cyclone Jude made landfall on Mozambique’s northeastern coast in the early hours of Monday, bringing damaging winds and torrential rain near the nation’s main coal export terminal.

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Blog Post: What Is Legal Case Management

LexisNexis

Legal case management is a comprehensive approach to handling legal cases efficiently and effectively. It involves the use of a legal case management system, the specialized case management software for lawyers. Various methodologies exist within the legal case management system to organize, track, and manage legal cases from inception to resolution.

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Ageas and Allianz Explore Bid for British Insurance Group esure, Sources Say

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Belgian insurer Ageas has retained advisers to explore a bid for British motor and home insurer esure, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as part of plans to consolidate the UK personal lines market.

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Blog Post: MT’s AI in Insurance Bill

LexisNexis

MT Targets Insurers Use of AI Montanas House Committee on Business and Labor held a public hearing last week on a bill ( HB 556 ) that would regulate the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare utilization review and management. Among other things, the measure would require insurers to make their AI software available for review by regulators. BlueCross BlueShield Montana strongly opposed the measure, maintaining it does not deny coverage based solely on AI. ( DAILY MONTANAN , LEXISNEXIS ST