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Florida OIR Approves Smaller Average Rate Increases for Citizens This Year

Insurance Journal

Just as many Florida property insurers had hoped to see a boost to the private market with a maximum rate increase for Citizens Property Insurance Corp., state regulators have slashed the rate hike by more than half.

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California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A Shift in Smoke Damage Claims Following Recent Holding California wildfire attorneys are closely analyzing a recent appellate court holding that sets a new precedent for smoke damage claims.1 The decision, stemming from a case involving the Saddle Ridge Fire, clarifies that property owners must demonstrate a distinct, demonstrable, and physical alteration to prove a … The post California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage

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Passengers Safely Evacuated When Fire Engulfs Train in Philadelphia

Insurance Journal

Federal officials will investigate a commuter train fire in Philadelphia this week in which more than 300 passengers were safely evacuated.

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California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A Shift in Smoke Damage Claims Following Recent Holding California wildfire attorneys are closely analyzing a recent appellate court holding that sets a new precedent for smoke damage claims.1 The decision, stemming from a case involving the Saddle Ridge Fire, clarifies that property owners must demonstrate a distinct, demonstrable, and physical alteration to prove a … The post California Wildfire Attorneys Consider Impact of New Smoke Caselaw appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage

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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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UMass Pays Out $10K After Tiff With Insurer Over Student’s Prize for Half-Court Shot

Insurance Journal

UMass said it would pay a student the $10,000 prize for a halftime promotion at a women’s basketball game after a dispute with an insurance company over whether he stepped over the line when he made a half-court shot.

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Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare, and What’s Next for Independent Agents?

Insurance Journal

If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as its personal point of contact …

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Poland orders removal of derelict Russian tanker from Gdynia Port

Insurance Marine News

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NCDOI Fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4 Million Over Balance Billing of Insureds

Insurance Journal

UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina has agreed to pay a $3.4 million fine and take action to improve claims handling and prevent balance billing for out-of-network treatment after a state Department of Insurance investigation detailed multiple allegations.

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Windward launches AI solution to protect essential maritime infrastructure

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People Moves: IMA Names Empey President, Salt Lake City and Utah Market Leader

Insurance Journal

IMA Financial Group named Kendall Empey president, Salt Lake City and market leader for Utah. Empey oversees employee benefits and property/casualty activities in the Utah market. Empey has experience in operations and running both large and regional brokers.

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Transits through the Panama Canal remain down 10%

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Tax advisers urge wealthy Britons to take on life assurance to reduce inheritance tax

Elmore

Practice is efficient way to pay IHT, experts say The post Tax advisers urge wealthy Britons to take on life assurance to reduce inheritance tax appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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EU Maritime Transport assessment finds challenges for “sustainability”

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Blog Post: ICE Raids in Chicago May Violate Castañon Nava Settlement

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News here. Screening and referral form here. Settlement agreement here.

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Two incidents in Kiel Canal within two days

Insurance Marine News

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Testing and Tagging – A legal requirement

Prof. Allan Manning

This is a reminder that in Australia, the requirement for testing and tagging electrical equipment is based on the Australian New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS 3760). While the requirement for testing and tagging has been in place for some time, the current standard is the 2022 version, with the specific requirements being up-to-date with the latest revisions from 2022.

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Inland cargo ship that destroyed Moselle Lock was probably on autopilot

Insurance Marine News

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Viewpoint: Early Executive Actions by Trump Portend a Major Contraction at OSHA

Insurance Journal

President Trump was sworn in for a second term the morning of January 20, and he spent the rest of that day setting a record for the most ever Day 1 executive actions.

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MAIB issues safety warning over Red Sea dive boat holidays

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Blog Post: Litigation Tracker

LexisNexis

Just Security "This public resource tracks legal challenges to Trump administration actions. If you think we are missing anything, you can email us at lte@justsecurity.org. Special thanks to Just Security Student Staff Editors, Rick Da and Jeremy Venook, and to Matthew Fouracre and Nour Soubani. The Tracker is part of the Collection: Just Securitys Coverage of the Trump Administrations Executive Actions The Tracker was first published on Jan. 29, 2025 and is continually updated.

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Offshore wind future in US struggles in face of Trump Executive Orders

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