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World Insurance Associates Acquires Royalty Insurance Services in California

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World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired Royalty Insurance Services in Van Nuys, California. Royalty has been providing commercial trucking insurance for over 23 years.

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Do You Understand and Appreciate the Role of the PLRB in Property Insurance Claims?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When I was first starting in the property insurance claim field in the early 1980s, I can still recall my mentor, Paul Butler, excitedly talking about going to the PLRB conference. He spoke of the highly sophisticated level of insurance claims personnel and the presenters. I still think of the PLRB as having some of … The post Do You Understand and Appreciate the Role of the PLRB in Property Insurance Claims?

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Women in UK Financial Services Still Earn a Fifth Less Than Men

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The average woman working in the UK financial sector earns about a fifth less than their male colleagues, a reflection of how the gender pay gap has stubbornly persisted even during a period when businesses pledged to address workplace inequity …

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Do You Understand and Appreciate the Role of the PLRB in Property Insurance Claims?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When I was first starting in the property insurance claim field in the early 1980s, I can still recall my mentor, Paul Butler, excitedly talking about going to the PLRB conference. He spoke of the highly sophisticated level of insurance claims personnel and the presenters. I still think of the PLRB as having some of … The post Do You Understand and Appreciate the Role of the PLRB in Property Insurance Claims?

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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People & Places

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National 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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$2M Settlement Reached in Death of Young Woman at North Dakota Jail

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A $2 million agreement has been reached in a lawsuit over the death of a young woman while she was in custody at a North Dakota county jail in 2020.

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IMO looking to finalize decarbonization framework

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Staffers Face Allegations Related to Abuse of Pennsylvania Charter School Students

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Twenty staffers at a suburban Philadelphia charter school are facing charges related to the alleged physical abuse of students using painful, unapproved techniques to restrain and punish youths in a program meant to help them deal with emotional issues, authorities …

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Syndicate Results 2024 #6 Tokio Marine Combined Syndicate 510

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

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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Texas Judge Awards $6.6M to Former Aides Fired by AG Paxton

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A Travis County district court judge on Friday awarded $6.6 million to four former senior aides to Attorney General Ken Paxton who said they were improperly fired after reporting Paxton to the FBI.

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EU launches helpdesk for SMEs to ask about sanctions rules

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People Moves: BTIS Promotes Keefe to SVP, Head of Operations

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Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc. promoted Jessica Keefe to senior vice president and head of operations. Keefe has more than 20 years of experience in compliance, operations optimization and strategic business growth. Keefe joined BTIS in 2010.

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Mooring line failures at Veracruz

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Maine Approves 9.6% Decrease in Workers’ Compensation Costs

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Maine has approved the insurance industry’s filing that will lower workers’ compensation insurance loss costs an average of 9.6%. The lower loss costs will go into effect for new and renewing policies as of April 1, 2025.

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Loss of Manawanui linked to training deficiencies, autopilot confusion

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Maryland Lawmakers Send Bill Limiting Sexual Abuse Liabilities to Governor

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Maryland lawmakers passed a measure Saturday to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions after thousands of people unexpectedly came forward with allegations of abuse, many of them in youth detention centers, …

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US port fees plan could have major impact on US tier 1 and tier 2 ports

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Hedge Funds Hunt Deals in Risk Scenarios Too Costly for Insurers

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As Los Angeles residents digested the apocalyptic scene left by wildfires earlier this year, the stage was simultaneously being set for hedge funds to pursue market-beating returns fanned by climate change.

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LMA, Maersk, say US tariffs could have significant impacts on insurers, trade, shippers, economy

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World Insurance Associates Acquires Royalty Insurance Services in California

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World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired Royalty Insurance Services in Van Nuys, California. Royalty has been providing commercial trucking insurance for over 23 years.

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China hits back at US with 34% tariff on US imports

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Declarations

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“Monster” Event Inevitable “Climate change may have been announcing its arrival. However, no ‘monster’ event occurred during 2024. Someday, any day, a truly staggering insurance loss will occur–and there is no guarantee that there will be only one per annum.

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Tanker that was barred from India transfers Russian oil at sea; report

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My New Markets

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Service Contractor Surety Bond Market Detail: RevBond writes an extensive line of surety products on A.M. Best Rated A- (Excellent) paper and is licensed in all 50 states.

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How to Cancel Your Liberty Mutual Insurance Policy: Full Guide 

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How to cancel your liberty mutual insurance policy? Find out the complete process for insurance cancellation in this guide.

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Bayer Renews Bid for US Supreme Court to Curb Roundup Cases

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Bayer said on Friday it was again petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to sharply limit legal claims that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, seeking to avoid potentially billions of dollars in damages.

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Death Toll From Los Angeles Wildfires Reaches 30

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Nearly three months after two wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, officials said the death toll from the blazes had reached 30.

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Texas Judge Awards Nearly $2M for FBI Agent’s Fatal Shooting

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A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million in damages as part of a civil lawsuit after concluding an FBI agent was negligent when he fatally shot a kidnapped Texas man during a botched rescue attempt in 2018.

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CSB Releases Update Into Fatal Texas Hydrogen Sulfide Release

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The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on its ongoing investigation into the fatal hydrogen sulfide release that occurred on October 10, 2024, at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas.

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Nearly a Quarter of Homes in New Mexico Uninsured, Report Shows

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New Mexico has the highest rate of uninsured homes in a report that also shows nearly one-in-seven U.S. homes are uninsured, and 11.3 million out of 82.9 million owner-occupied homes (13.6%) are uninsured.

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California Cites Contractor $157K Following Fatal Trench Accident

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A construction company was fined $157,500 by California for multiple violations of workplace safety regulations following a fatal trench collapse. W.A.

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Federal Agencies Issue Guidance on Discrimination Related to DEI Programs

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On March 19, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), jointly issued technical assistance documents focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusioni (DEI) in the workplace.

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