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23andMe’s Bankruptcy Puts 15 Million Users’ DNA Info on Auction Block

Insurance Journal

Millions of Americans who sent their saliva to 23andMe in the hopes of finding lost relatives or identifying health risks buried in their DNA now face seeing their genetic information sold to the highest bidder as part of the company’s …

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Blog Post: Stop! In the Name of Compliance: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough to Escape Enforcement Actions

LexisNexis

Learn about the proceedings that state insurance regulators may bring against insurers for violating provisions of a state insurance code or administrative regulations. Read now » Related Content Creating and Maintaining Good Relationships between Regulators and Insurers Review actions insurers and their attorneys should take and important considerations upon which an insurer must focus during the course of its regulatory relationships.

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OKReady Pilot Program Accepting Applications from New Zip Codes

Insurance Journal

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has expanded their initial pilot launch of OKReady, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) program. The application process opened earlier this month, and the first testing period has been successful, OID said.

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Fireside chat: Liability challenges for sanctioned vessel oil spills

Insurance Marine News

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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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California at Risk of New Insurance Bailout Amid Fire Danger

Insurance Journal

As Los Angeles-area residents recover from one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, California’s insurer of last resort is careening toward another hot and dry summer with its coffers already strained.

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Markets/Coverages: QBE Introduces Media Liability Endorsement; Travelers Offers Product Liability for Life Sciences

Insurance Journal

QBE North America Introduces Media Liability Endorsement QBE North America announced a new media liability endorsement for media organizations facing legal actions brought under consumer protection laws.

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Ireland tracks cargo ship anchored near undersea cables

Insurance Marine News

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How Cincinnati Insurance Does E&S

Insurance Journal

The Cincinnati Insurance Companies have grown business for 75 years through relationships with a carefully selected set of regional independent agentsand business in the surplus lines segment is no exception, executives report.

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Taiwan Coastguard detains Chinese barge

Insurance Marine News

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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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Kroger Fights Suit by Albertsons Over Failed $24.6 Billion Deal

Insurance Journal

Kroger Co. is fighting back against a lawsuit brought by Albertsons Cos. over its failed $24.6 billion takeover of the rival grocery chain, escalating a dispute that began after US antitrust enforcers succeeded in blocking the deal last year.

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UK ETS will apply to shipping from 2026

Insurance Marine News

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Los Angeles Presses State for Help With $1B Deficit As It Rebuilds From Fires

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles is looking to California for financial help as the city faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit projected for the next fiscal year.

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Tips for Re-evaluating Your Goals After Q1

Word & Brown

Word & Brown has been advocating for annual goal setting for sales professionals for years. But just as important as it is to set annual specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, it is critical that you periodically review and consider possible adjustments to your goals. I suggest the end of the first quarter or start of the second quarter is an excellent time to re-evaluate your goals.

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Premium Growth Is Good but Disciplined Growth Is Better: Lloyd’s Execs

Insurance Journal

The Lloyd’s executives said the market has continued to demonstrate its value to stakeholders by delivering 6.5% premium growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. Lloyd’s saw a continuation of positive returns with profit before tax of 9.6 billion ($12.

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Marine round-up : 26th March 2025

Insurance Marine News

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A Look Back at 2024: The Year in Insurance

Insurance Journal

Armchair analysts prognosticating the impending collapse of property & casualty insurance companies were proven wrong by recently released 2024 financial performance results. The overall industry’s underwriting results were profitable.

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Colombian drug gang bribed Navy staff to place GPS devices on Colombian Navy ships

Insurance Marine News

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HUD Quietly Drops Civil Rights Cases Involving Housing Discrimination in Texas

Insurance Journal

The findings were stark. In one investigation, the U.S.

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Canadian Coast Guard reports salvage progress on MSC Baltic III

Insurance Marine News

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Spain Opens Antitrust Probe Into Generali, Sanitas Agreement

Insurance Journal

Spain’s antitrust watchdog said on Tuesday it had opened an investigation into Italian insurer Generali and local health insurance provider Sanitas over potential anti-competitive practices.

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Russia/Ukraine ceasefire talks turn to Black Sea

Insurance Marine News

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Allianz Global Investors Says It Is Cutting Some Roles

Insurance Journal

Allianz Global Investors, the smaller of the two asset managers owned by German insurance giant Allianz SE, is cutting some roles as it looks to make changes to its organizational structure.

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Get The Best Workers Compensation Insurance Quotes & Compare Rates Online!

Simply Insurance

Discover how to obtain the best workers compensation insurance quotes and effortlessly compare rates online. Save money and ensure your business is protected with our comprehensive guide!

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Major US Bridges at High Risk of Being Struck by Ships: Johns Hopkins Researchers

Insurance Journal

New analysis by Johns Hopkins researchers finds some bridges are likely to sustain catastrophic hits within the next few decades Ships are highly likely to collide with major bridges across the United States, with potentially catastrophic collisions happening every few …

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Worker dies in crane accident aboard offshore Norwegian MPSV

Insurance Marine News

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Florida Senate Panel Wants More Rate Comparison, Cost, Profit Info on OIR Website

Insurance Journal

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation provides a rate comparison tool on its website for homeowners’ and auto insurance, allowing consumers to view estimated premiums for limited types of properties and policyholders.

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The Hidden Danger of Force-Placed Insurance After the Palisades and Eaton Fires

Property Insurance Coverage Law

One of the most frustrating parts of my job as an insurance recovery lawyer is hearing from homeowners who were dropped (i.e., non-renewed) by their big-box insurers, like State Farm, just months or even weeks before a disaster. After the Palisades and Eaton fires, Ive spoken to homeowners who decided to forego insurance when they … The post The Hidden Danger of Force-Placed Insurance After the Palisades and Eaton Fires appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Missouri DCI Deploys Specialists to Aid Storm Victims in Phelps County

Insurance Journal

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) said that consumer specialists will participate in a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to answer insurance questions and help those impacted by the severe storms in Phelps County.

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The Hidden Danger of Force-Placed Insurance After the Palisades and Eaton Fires

Property Insurance Coverage Law

One of the most frustrating parts of my job as an insurance recovery lawyer is hearing from homeowners who were dropped (i.e., non-renewed) by their big-box insurers, like State Farm, just months or even weeks before a disaster. After the Palisades and Eaton fires, Ive spoken to homeowners who decided to forego insurance when they … The post The Hidden Danger of Force-Placed Insurance After the Palisades and Eaton Fires appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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New Fire Maps Put Nearly 4M Californians in Hazardous Zones

Insurance Journal

New bursts of yellow dot the hills of Mendocino County. Smears of burnt orange now span the aqueduct near Bakersfield. A fresh splash of crimson juts east of Chico like a fresh wound.

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Blog Post: States Passing Laws to Prevent AI Discrimination in Workplace

LexisNexis

While artificial intelligence has been lauded the world over for its potentially transformative impact on, well, just about everything , state legislators across the country have been concerned about its potential for harm , especially in the workplace. New State Workplace Discrimination Laws In May 2024, Colorado lawmakers approved SB 205 , which proposed the nations first comprehensive law to broadly regulate AI and protect residents and employees from algorithmic discrimination.

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Delaware Lawmakers Approve Bill Overhauling Corporate Law

Insurance Journal

Delaware lawmakers approved on Tuesday an overhaul of the state’s corporate law in a bid to keep powerful business leaders like Mark Zuckerberg from moving their companies’ legal home to another state, although opponents call it a giveaway to billionaires.

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