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Tesla Sued by Family of Electrician Who Died at Austin Facility

Insurance Journal

The family of a Texas man who died while working at Tesla’s Austin-area facility last week is suing the electric vehicle company and his employer. The lawsuit said the worker, Victor Joe Gomez Sr., was at the facility on Aug.

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The Two-Year Time Frame to Complete Ordinance and Law Construction—Ask for Extensions of Time to Repair and to File Suit

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Some insurers and their attorneys will do anything to avoid paying coverage otherwise owed. The two-year limitation to complete construction in the Ordinance and Law coverage is one such arbitrary time limitation, and some insurers and their insurance defense attorneys love to claim a technical “win” simply because they delayed the matter for so long … The post The Two-Year Time Frame to Complete Ordinance and Law Construction—Ask for Extensions of Time to Repair and to File Suit appeared

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UK Cyber Spies Plan AI ‘Lab’ to Counter Hostile State Threats

Insurance Journal

UK spies are stepping up efforts to tackle cyber and artificial intelligence threats from hostile foreign states, including the sort of online manipulation that helped foment rioting across the country in the past 10 days.

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Effective Communication with Injured Workers: Best Practices for Success

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In workers’ compensation, communication with injured workers is a critical aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. Proper communication helps facilitate a smooth return-to-work process and plays a crucial role in maintaining the injured worker’s morale and engagement with the organization. Understanding the Importance of Communication Effective communication with injured workers is essential for several reasons.

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The Future is Uninsurable? Hardly

Insurance Journal

In recent months the dynamic markings for voices asserting the insurance industry is not up to challenges posed by climate change have gone from mezzo-piano to mezzo-forte. In his endorsement of a proposal by Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.

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Assisting Clients with Understanding the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC)

PSM Brokerage

Understanding the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC) Letters: A Guide for Insurance Agents As an insurance agent, it’s crucial to stay informed about the Annual Notice of Coverage (ANOC) letters that your Medicare clients receive each year. These letters, typically sent out by Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in September, provide important updates on changes to the clients’ current plans for the upcoming year.

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Staged Auto Accident Leads to Murder, Conviction in Georgia

Insurance Journal

First, he orchestrated a staged auto accident in Georgia. Then he murdered a co-conspirator in 2019 in a disagreement over payment from insurance proceeds related to the faked crash. Today, Norman Uriah Simmonds Jr.

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Illinois Company Fined $138K for Selling Unregistered Pesticide Product

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Amerikal Products Corp. of Waukegan, Illinois, for allegedly selling and distributing an unregistered pesticide product in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

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Fire extinguished on MSC containership in Colombo

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Winning Lawsuit Against Titan Sub Owner Could Be Difficult, Experts Say

Insurance Journal

A lawsuit stemming from the Titan submersible disaster felt inevitable, but winning a big judgment against the owner of the vessel could be very difficult, legal experts said on Thursday.

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Automatic Fire Alarms in Commercial Properties New Rules 2024

Property Insurance Centre

Automatic Fire Alarms in Commercial Properties New Rules 2024 As of October 2024 the London Fire Brigade will cease to attend alarms at commercial properties between the hours of 7am & 8:30 pm. (This does not apply when an actual fire has been reported.) It has been found that 99% of alarms at commercial properties are, in fact, false alarms and take up significant resources.

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Federal Court Says Lindberg and Firms Must Pay $167M to Defunct Dutch Insurer

Insurance Journal

Former insurance executive Greg Lindberg, now awaiting sentencing in a North Carolina bribery conviction, and his companies must pay almost $167 million to an insolvent life insurance company in the Netherlands, a federal judge decided last week.

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Blog Post: Cornell Law Immigration Lawyer Job Opening: Path2Papers

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Cornell Law "Cornell Law School is seeking to hire a staff attorney to collaborate with and contribute to Path2Papers , a new deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) project at Cornell Law School. The selected candidate will consult with DACA beneficiaries about their visa options with a focus on employment-based options. They will also advise employers and law firms on employment visa options for DACA beneficiaries.

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Sica Fletcher Index: Agency-Broker M&A Down Slightly in First Half 2024

Insurance Journal

The 22 acquirers that make up the Sica Fletcher Index were involved in 242 agent-broker deals in the first six months of 2024, totaling $635 million in revenue.

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Blog Post: The ‘Unsettling,’ Nearly Normalized Surveillance Tech Monitoring the U.S.-Mexico Border

LexisNexis

Monique O. Madan, The Markup, Aug. 10, 2024 "The thing that can be unsettling is that there are so many ways that you are probably being watched. You’re aware that you’re being watched, but you can’t see it with your eyes. But you have no idea what they’re actually able to see and what they know about you. And so the forms in which you don’t know how you’re being watched, or you don’t know what information they have on you, is part of the unsettling experience of living on the border.

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Colorado Wildfire That Destroyed 27 Homes Was Human-Caused, Officials Say

Insurance Journal

The Colorado wildfire that tore through 15 square miles (39 square kilometers) and destroyed 48 buildings, over half of which were homes, was human-caused, investigators said.

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UAE acts against ships registered in Eswatini

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Swiss-Based Engineering Firm Schlatter Says IT Network Affected by Cyberattack

Insurance Journal

Schlatter Industries’ network was attacked with malware on Friday and it can be assumed this was a professional attack, the Switzerland-based company said on Monday.

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Offshore gas platform explodes in Black Sea

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Residents in Alaska Capital Clean up Swamped Homes After Ice Dam Burst and Unleashed a Flood

Insurance Journal

In her yard under the blazing sun, Debbie Penrose Fischer leafed through a water-logged cookbook with sentimental value that she hoped to salvage but doubted she could.

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Blog Post: CA6 on Domestic Violence: Tista-Ruiz de Ajualip, et al. v. Garland

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Tista-Ruiz de Ajualip, et al. v. Garland "The Board issued a separate opinion on the asylum claim that acknowledged a significant change in precedent since the IJ’s decision, but the Board affirmed instead of remanding for further review. The Board summarily affirmed the denial of Marta’s withholding claim. Because the Board’s denial of asylum and withholding of removal is inconsistent with this court’s precedent and other immigration authority, we grant Marta’s petition for review and rema

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OSHA Says Alleged Fall Hazards Could Cost Adidas in New York Nearly $400K

Insurance Journal

Federal workplace safety officials say that Adidas America Inc. – maker of one of the world’s best-selling sneakers – faces almost $400,000 in penalties for allegedly continuing to ignore federal workplace safety standards.

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North-east US states defer offshore wind auction results to review DOE grant

Insurance Marine News

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Hawaiian Electric Pegs Loss at $1.7 Billion From Maui Fire

Insurance Journal

Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. pegged losses from estimated accrual of liabilities stemming from one of the worst wildfires in US history at $1.7 billion and issued a going-concern warning.

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NGOs claim two container ships are carrying 800 tonnes of toxic cargo

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J&J Gets Plaintiff Backing for $6.5 Billion Baby Powder Accord

Insurance Journal

Johnson & Johnson has cleared a key hurdle for advancing a $6.5 billion plan to resolve thousands of lawsuits by people who say its baby powder gave them cancer, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Luxury charter yacht in near miss with large tourist boat in Greek islands

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Ukraine Boosts Grain Exports Despite Intensified Russian Attacks

Insurance Journal

Ukraine is scrambling to ship as much grain as it can this summer, taking advantage of military gains it has made in the Black Sea area to boost exports even as Russia has attacked its ports.

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Port stoppage in Freetown, Sierra Leone

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SEC Sues Over Alleged $650 Million Global Crypto Fraud

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday sued the cryptocurrency company NovaTech and its married co-founders, saying they fraudulently raised over $650 million from more than 200,000 investors worldwide, including many Haitian-Americans.

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YM Mobility out of action for months

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People Moves: Everest Launches Global Broker Management Team Led by Izzo; Evolin Broking Launches Casualty Division With 3 Senior Hires

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at re/insurer Everest Group and Evolin Broking. A summary of these new hires follows here. Everest Launches Global Broker Management Team Led by Izzo Everest Group Ltd.

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Marine round-up : 13th August 2024

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Kansas Commissioner: Add Insurance to Back-to-School Checklist

Insurance Journal

As students across Kansas prepare to return to the classroom, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt reminds students and parents to add insurance to their back-to-school checklist.

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Dental Discount Plans For Individuals & Families!

Simply Insurance

Dental discount plans, also known as dental savings plans, are for people or families who wish to save 10% to 60% on the typical cost of dental care and treatments.

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Worker Falls to Death From Theater Construction Site in Boston

Insurance Journal

Boston police reported that a construction worker fell to his death while working on restoring Emerson College’s Cutler Majestic Theater on Friday, August 9. Police were called to the scene on Tremont Street at 12:45 pm.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Georgia: Coverages, Costs, and More 

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From Atlanta’s bustling skyline to charming coastal communities like Savannah, Georgia’s construction sector is thriving. However, with growth comes risk, and that’s where Builder’s Risk insurance plays a critical role. Whether your clients are embarking on a new construction project, renovating an existing structure, or making betterments to a property, the importance of having the right insurance coverage can’t be overstated.

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