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Los Angeles to Pay $38M For Failing to Make Affordable Housing Accessible

Insurance Journal

The city of Los Angeles will pay $38.2 million to settle a 2017 lawsuit after “falsely” stating on federal documents that its multifamily affordable housing units built with federal funds were accessible for people with disabilities.

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Trade Credit Insurance—Applications and Right Complete Answers Are Important While Wrong Answers May Result in No Coverage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Trade credit insurance is a risk management tool that protects businesses against losses from unpaid invoices or accounts receivable. It covers a company’s trade receivables in case a customer fails to pay due to insolvency, bankruptcy, default, or other reasons specified in the policy. The primary use of trade credit insurance is to safeguard a … The post Trade Credit Insurance—Applications and Right Complete Answers Are Important While Wrong Answers May Result in No Coverage appear

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Ransomware Study: 78% of Attack Victims Paid Ransom; 74% Suffered Multiple Strikes

Insurance Journal

A survey of nearly 1,000 IT and security professionals shows numerous organizations were targeted by ransomware attacks in the past year with a high degree of success, with most paying a ransom — many of which paid multiple times.

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Don’t Let Your Clients Ignore These Cyber Threat Headlines

ProWriters

Cyber threats continue to challenge individuals, countries, and companies in today’s digitally interconnected world. Whether they are familiar but no less dangerous risks like ransomware attacks or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, or whether they take such still-emerging forms as cryptojacking or AI-powered phishing campaigns , cyber security threats require constant vigilance and proactive protective measures, especially given current events.

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Washington Marble Contractor Fined $300K for Exposing Workers to Silica Dust

Insurance Journal

A Skagit County was fined nearly $330,000 for exposing workers to crystalline silica dust from cutting, grinding and polishing stone countertops.

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Poseidon Principles expands to assess ESG standards in shipping

Splash: Finance and Insurance

The Poseidon Principles is set to expand beyond its original climate origins to encompass many other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. The Poseidon Principles Association, known for integrating climate considerations into financial lending and pioneering the assessment and disclosure of climate alignment in ship finance portfolios, has decided to create the Future Principles Committee.

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Can You Use Health Insurance in a Different State?

Smart Insurance Agents

Can you use health insurance in a different state? Yes, but it depends on your plan. Emergency care is usually covered, but routine care may not be. This article will explain how to check your coverage, what to do if you move, and how to manage care while traveling. Key Takeaways Health insurance typically covers emergency services out-of-state, but routine care may not be included; it’s essential to verify coverage details with your insurer before traveling.

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California Commissioner Moves to Implement Rate Review Reforms

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara in mid-August released a statement on his latest administrative action designed to address the state’s homeowners insurance crisis.

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Fabric Life Insurance Review For Young Families

Simply Insurance

Our Fabric Life insurance review covers all the changes such as new term lengths, faster approval processes, and lower rates.

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Hurricane Debby Claims Already Two-Thirds of Idalia Claims in Florida, as Insurance Market Strengthens, Regulator Says

Insurance Journal

The number of Florida claims from Hurricane Debby, filed within 10 days of the storm, stood at almost two-thirds of the number of claims filed from Hurricane Idalia in a three-month period. Debby claims by Aug.

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How to Choose a Payment Processor for Your Insurance Organization

American Agents Alliance

By: Steve Miller Payment processors specializing in insurance understand the unique challenges and regulatory requirements of the industry Prioritize payment processors that offer a user-friendly interface for both customers and internal staff Efficient authorization approval processes minimize delays in policy issuance and claims processing While cost optimization is essential, it is equally important to assess the overall value provided by a payment processor Seamless integration between the p

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Ex-Michigan State Football Coach Sues School Over His Firing

Insurance Journal

Former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is suing the university and school leaders, alleging that they wrongfully fired him last year and violated his constitutional rights after he was accused of sexual harassment.

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Network Growth in Hard Market

Insurance Journal

For more than a decade, Insurance Journal has recognized some of the nation’s largest agency partnerships and networks in its annual Top 20 ranking. In 2014, Insurance Journal’s Top 20 Agency Partnerships together held $1.4 billion in total P/C revenue.

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Navigating Professional Liability for Design Firms

Insurance Journal

The professional liability market for architects and engineers is continuously adapting to new trends and challenges. These shifts bring both opportunities and obstacles for brokers and design professionals.

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Agency Partnerships in Hard Markets and Beyond

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Finding the right partner can help make or break a business. That’s also true of finding the right agency partnership or network, especially as market cycles change and what agents need from a partner changes, as well.

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Severe Storms (Mostly in US) Account for 70% of Global Insured Natural Disaster Losses

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled US$60 billion during the first half of 2024, or 62% above the 10-year average, according to preliminary estimates from Swiss Re. Severe thunderstorms (mainly in the U.S.

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Labor Market Study: 14% of Carriers Plan to Reduce Headcounts

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman Fourteen percent of insurance companies plan to reduce employee headcounts in the next year, according to numbers from Aon and The Jacobson Group’s latest insurance labor market study.

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FirstEnergy to Pay $20M Settlement Over Ohio Bribery Scheme

Insurance Journal

The energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio will pay $20 million and avoid criminal charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors to resolve its role in the scandal. Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp.

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Report: 2.6M Homes at Moderate to Very High Risk of Wildfire

Insurance Journal

More than 2.6 million homes across 14 states with a total reconstruction cost of $1.3 trillion are at moderate to very high risk of wildfire damage during the 2024 wildfire season, the 2024 CoreLogic Wildfire Risk Report shows.

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Managing Management Liability Risk in Today’s Market

Insurance Journal

The management liability insurance segment has attracted a lot of new capacity in the last few years, and the increased competition has pushed rates down significantly.

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Thinking About Hiring an Internal Recruiter? Here’s Our Advice to Get You Started.

Insurance Journal

In 2015, my partners and I started the buy-out process at Capstone. In 2018, the purchase was complete, but the real work had just begun. We thought about how to grow the company, which included hiring additional recruiters.

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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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Downward Departure: Florida Insurance Agent Charged with Embezzling Premiums After He Was Hit with Lawsuits, Complaint

Insurance Journal

Florida authorities in August arrested a well-known southwest Florida insurance agent, charging him with larceny and embezzlement of premiums.

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Small Contractors Are Often Unaware of Risk Issues They Face. An Agent’s Expertise Can Help with That.

Insurance Journal

By Patrick Wraight We had some work done on our home recently and the contractor wasn’t what I was expecting.

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Auto Shopping Continues

Insurance Journal

Auto insurance shopping volume set a new record for the second consecutive quarter of 2024. The number of U.S.

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Business Moves

Insurance Journal

National Confie, Affordable Insurance, US1 Insurance, Bridgepoint Insurance Confie, a California-based personal lines distributor, has acquired three insurance agencies in the South: Affordable Insurance in Hendersonville, North Carolina; US1 Insurance in Miami; and Bridgepoint Insurance in McAllen, Texas.

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Energy Giant Reports Violating Air Emissions Limits in Louisiana

Insurance Journal

By Jack Brook British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above their permitted …

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Declarations

Insurance Journal

Debby Flooding “These findings underscore the necessity for a reevaluation of flood risk assessments and preparedness strategies in vulnerable areas.

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