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Miss. Supreme Court Orders USAA to Pay $15M in Hurricane Katrina Bad-Faith Claim

Insurance Journal

When hurricanes hit coastal areas, property insurers often breathe a sigh of relief when much of the damage appears to be the result of storm surge and flooding losses that aren’t covered by most homeowners’ policies.

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Specialist workshops added to Geneva Dry

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Based on feedback from delegates to this years event, the organisers of Geneva Dry have added two specialist workshops to next years edition of the worlds premier commodities shipping conference.

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CFPB Claims Supervision Over Google Unit, Which Promptly Sues

Insurance Journal

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it’s claiming supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp., as the agency extends its oversight of nonbank financial platforms. The unit of Alphabet Inc. promptly filed a lawsuit to fight the move.

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Florida Insurance Agent Standard of Care and the “Special Relationship” They Share with the Insured

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In Florida, insurance agents play a vital role in helping clients navigate the complexities of insurance coverage. The standard of care required of these agents ensures that clients are properly advised and that their insurance needs are met, while also protecting the agents professional integrity. This standard holds agents to fiduciary responsibilities and mandates that … The post Florida Insurance Agent Standard of Care and the Special Relationship They Share with the Insured appeared f

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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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Jury Awards $452 Milliin in Damages For Insulin Patch Trade Secrets Theft

Insurance Journal

Medical device maker Insulet convinced a jury that Korean rival EOFlow owes it $452 million in damages for stealing trade secrets related to insulin pumps, according to a verdict made public in Massachusetts federal court on Thursday.

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Judge Says Southwest Must Face Bias Claims Over Free Flights for Hispanic Students

Insurance Journal

U.S. judge on Friday said Southwest Airlines must face a lawsuit by a prominent affirmative action opponent claiming a now-defunct program that awarded free flights to Hispanic college students was racially discriminatory. U.S.

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Algeciras imposes guarantees on Gloria Maris and HMM St Petersburg following collision

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Algeciras imposes guarantees on Gloria Maris and HMM St Petersburg following collision appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Father of Victim of NYC Subway Chokehold Sues Defendant Daniel Penny

Insurance Journal

The father of the victim at the center of the fatal New York City subway chokehold trial has sued the defendant as a Manhattan jury continued to deliberate the case Thursday.

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New appointments at Antares, Syndicate 1274

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Quake Prompted Tsunami Warning West Coast. Here’s What to Know About Tsunamis

Insurance Journal

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast from Northern California to Oregon before being canceled.

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Brooke named as HDI marine cargo head for UK and Ireland

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Brooke named as HDI marine cargo head for UK and Ireland appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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US Issues Order Mandating Bird Flu Testing of Milk Supply

Insurance Journal

The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds.

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Cargo ship grounds in Norway; loaded with military supplies for Poland

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Etesian Underwriters Drives Powerful Solutions for Financial Institution Risks

Insurance Journal

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., December 9, 2024 Etesian Underwriters, an expert financial institutions underwriting shop, today announced the launch of its program for middle market and smaller sized financial institution insureds.

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Blog Post: Delaware Amends Corporate Laws After Court Rulings in 2024

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Lawmakers in Delaware passed new legislation in June 2024 in response to two recent Delaware Court of Chancery rulings: West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co. , which addressed limitations on a board of directors ability to grant governance rights by contract, and Sjunde Ap- Fonden v. Activision Blizzard Inc. , which addressed statutory requirements regarding board and stockholder approval of merger agreements.

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High levels of methane emission from some US east coast coal

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Blog Post: CSC’s Missouri Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated shows latest statutory updates and 2024 case notes

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Missouri business attorneys and their staff at small and large law firms can find the latest updates to the states business entity laws and the most recent related case law in CSC s 2024 edition of Missouri Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated. The newest edition features the full text of Title 23Corporations, Associations and Partnerships from the Missouri Statutes , as well as related sections covering taxation, trademarks, securities and arbitration, and Articl

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Strike threatened by Indian dockworkers at government ports

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Blog Post: The Latest Edition of CSC’s Oklahoma Statutory Deskbook: An Essential Resource for Legal Professionals

LexisNexis

The 2024 edition of CSC's Oklahoma Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated is now available, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for legal professionals in Oklahoma. This latest edition captures recent legislative changes and provides crucial insights into state business laws. Comprehensive Coverage of Oklahoma Business Law Changes Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced several significant changes affecting business entities within the state.

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Marine round-up : 9th December 2025

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Blog Post: New York legislators approve sweeping changes to the state’s business entity laws

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC New York lawmakers recently added or amended more than 40 sections related to business entity laws, including new requirements for registration of beneficial owners and LLC transparency. The changes are captured in the Spring 2024 e dition of New York Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated. The Table of Sections Affected lists statutory changes and the Legislative Analysis provide s an overview of the updates.

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2025 Insurance Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Agents and Brokers

American Agents Alliance

2025 will bring new ideas, innovations, and changes to an ever-evolving insurance industry. Driven by rapid advancements in technology, shifting risks, and increasing policyholder expectations, the industry will likely have different products and services by the time 2025 draws to a close. Read more about 2025 insurance trends and consider how these risks and opportunities may impact your agency. 2025 Insurance Trends, Risks, and Opportunities Here are some insurance trends and predictions to wa

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Blog Post: Alabama Legislature Amends State’s Business Laws for 2024

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Lawmakers in Alabam a approved changes to more than 200 sections of the states laws governing business entities in 2023 , adding or amending provisions regarding merger, conversion, and stockholder meetings, enacting Alabamas Nonprofit Corporation Law, and approving new chapter in the UCC regulating controllable electronic records, including blockchain s and NFTs.

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Japan Club goes for 7% general increase, 0% for Naiko Class and FD&D

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Blog Post: Changes to Delaware’s Commercial Code available in CSC’s Delaware Deskbook

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Delawares governor John Carney recently signed legislation making sweeping changes to the states Uniform Commercial Code. More than 70 sections of Title 6 of the Delaware Code were amended or added by the Act, addressing commercial transactions involving emerging technologies such as virtual currencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and distributed ledger technologies (also known as blockchain).

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Blog Post: Nevada Business Laws 2024: CSC’s Comprehensive Guide to Latest Updates

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC Nevada legislators enacted more than 120 changes to the states business entity laws during the 82nd legislative session. Those changes have been reviewed and revised by Nevadas Legislative Counsel, and are captured in the 2024 edition of Nevada Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated , releasing this month from CSC Publishing in collaboration with LexisNexis® Notable changes include amendments regarding: Amending a corporate name in the articles of incorporation

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Blog Post: Wyoming Legislature Embraces Digital Assets with New Entity and Banking Services in 2024

LexisNexis

The 2024 Wyoming legislative session brought significant advancements in the realm of digital assets and blockchain technology. Key legislative changes include the creation of decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations (DUNAs) and allowing banks to provide custodial services for digital assets. Innovative Legislation for Digital Asset Management Wyoming continues to lead in blockchain and digital asset innovation.

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Blog Post: Texas Creates New System of Specialty Trial Courts for Business-related Disputes

LexisNexis

Texas has created a new system of specialty trial courts known as Business Courts to hear significant business-related disputes as well as a special intermediate court of appeals to hear appeals from the Business Courts. The Business Courts will initially be in Texas major metropolitan areas, with the expectation that the Texas Legislature will go on to create Business Courts for the rest of the state.

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Blog Post: Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Amendments on Business Entities in 2024

LexisNexis

The 2024 edition of CSC's Louisiana Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated has been released, providing a vital resource for legal professionals in the state. Published in collaboration with LexisNexis , this comprehensive collection of annotated statutes is essential for conducting research, completing transactions, and advising clients confidently.

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Blog Post: Michigan deskbook has the up-to-date statutes and case law attorneys need

LexisNexis

By Eric Geringswald | CSC CSC ® , in collaboration with legal publisher LexisNexis ® , has released the 2024 edition of Michigan Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated to provide legal professionals with the comprehensive resource they need to counsel clients, and complete transactions , and conduct business. The resource contains up-to-date Michigan business entity legislation and other valu ed features t o make legal research faster and more efficient.

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Blog Post: Arizona deskbook from CSC provides a comprehensive resource for the state’s legal and business professionals

LexisNexis

CSC has just released the 202 4 edition of Arizona Laws Governing Business Entities Annotated. The updated deskboo k is a comprehensive collection of Arizona business law statutes legal professionals need to effectively conduct research, complete transactions, and advise clients with confidence. The 202 4 edition features the full text of Title 10, Corporations and Associations from the Arizona Revised Statutes, updated through the 202 3 legislative session.