Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
As Rhode Island state officials feared would happen, hackers responsible for a ransomware attack on a popular state-administered benefits portal have posted some of the stolen information to the dark web.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
DECEMBER 31, 2024
The University of Colorado Boulder has published two new research papers examining the air quality inside homes that survived the 2021 Marshall Fire, Colorado’s most destructive wildfire, and its impact on residents’ health. These studies are among the first to investigate air quality within smoke and ash-damaged homes and assess the health effects on occupants. … The post The Hidden Health Risks in Fire-Surviving Structures appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blo
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
An employee who was injured when rescuing chocolate candies from the heat in his employer-owned delivery truck is not due workers’ compensation benefits.
Central Insurance
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Discover the risks that should be at the forefront of the minds of large construction companies in 2025 and find helpful guidance to address them. The post The Biggest Risks Facing Large Construction Companies in 2025 appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered an order on Dec.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
British insurer Aviva could cut up to 2,300 jobs as it takes over smaller rival Direct Line in a 3.7 billion pound ($4.65 billion) cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on Monday [Dec.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Advocate for a more balanced approach that values both structure and contents By Steve Gibson In recent months, several significant natural disasters, notably hurricanes and wildfires, have impacted various regions of the United States.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Methodist Family Health in Little Rock, Ark. terminated a worker while out on family medical leave, a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
INSURANCE-RELATEDCOURTCASES Digested from case reports published online COURT DECISIONS Who wins dispute over UIM benefits? Shane and Melissa Pelissier insured their automobile with GEICO General Insurance Company.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Officials assessed the damage on Sunday after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
INSURANCE-RELATEDCOURTCASES Digested from case reports published online COURT DECISIONS Bad day for scooter rider In November 2021, an automobile struck and injured David Goyco while he was operating a Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Federal inspectors have again cited a Zion, Illinois contractor with an extensive history of endangering workers by exposing them to fall hazards.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
INSURANCE-RELATEDCOURTCASES Digested from case reports published online COURT DECISIONS Wrestling claim denied Jodi Greenlaw, individually and as personal representative of the estate of her late husband Philip J. Greenlaw, appealed from a judgment of the Superior Court of Cumberland County granting a motion for summary judgment filed by MMG Insurance Company (MMG) on MMGs complaint.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Finnish authorities investigating damage to subsea power and data cables found drag marks on the seabed likely left by the anchor of seized tanker Eagle S.
LexisNexis
DECEMBER 31, 2024
In-house legal departments face increasing workloads and complexity. Choosing the best law office software solutions is crucial for maintaining productivity and ensuring compliance. In this blog post, we look at various insights for legal operations professionals to select the best law office software to optimize their technology stack. Understanding the Law Office Software Landscape Modern legal departments rely on various types of software to manage their operations.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Nearly all of Puerto Rico was without power Tuesday after a widespread failure in the fragile electricity grid triggered an island-wide blackout. The outage began at 5:30 a.m., leaving about 1.3 million of Puerto Rico’s 1.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Shaking off your shimmy [No] agency can operate properly when different teams are working independently, unaware of what others in their organization are doing. By Kari Glennon In our increasingly competitive industry, the quality of the customer experience can mean the difference between winning and losing business.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Chinese workers at a construction site in Brazil for a factory owned by China’s electric vehicle producer BYD are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday in a growing controversy in BYD’s biggest overseas market.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
How agents can add value with software tools Supporting clients with OSHA compliance is more than just checking boxes; its about setting up a safer work environment and preventing injuries. By Randy Boss, CRM, MWCA, SHRM-SCP In todays regulatory environment, OSHA compliance isnt just a requirementits a fundamental aspect of creating safer workplaces.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Commercial aviation has suffered its deadliest year since 2018 after the Jeju Air Co. disaster in South Korea and last week’s downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Its here and changing the financing game for independent agencies Offering premium finance at checkout can reduce the typical premium collection time from 20 days to less than five .
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
A Vermont man has been charged with first degree arson and insurance fraud for allegedly setting fire to his own home in Stamford. The Stamford Fire Department responded to a fire on Mill Road on the morning of December 27.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Focus on circumstances, operations and humanity The best agency owners dont sit back and complain about whats out of their control. They look for opportunities, even in the toughest circumstances. By Carolyn Smith, APR, TRA Lets kick off the new year with something transformative for your agencynot just working harder but working smarter.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Florida consumers, already fuming in recent years from higher property insurance premiums, repair costs and homeowner association fees, could soon see another burden on their pocketbooks: Duke Energy has filed a plan with the Florida Public Service Commission to recover …
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Understanding both terms and their applications is crucial for effectively managing risk and liability Both agreements play crucial roles in risk management strategies, but they must align with legal standards and the specific needs of all parties involved.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
A new investment fund that plans to oppose corporate DEI hiring goals is taking aim at Nike Inc., Kraft Heinz Co. and Autodesk Inc.
Rough Notes
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Exploring gender bias in the independent agency system [O]nes gender seems to have more than a little to do with your current and future position in the agency. By Cheryl Koch, CPCU, ARM, AAI, ACSR, AFIS, and Mary Belka, CPCU, ARM, ARe, RPLU, CIC Spoiler alert!
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 31, 2024
South Korean authorities are investigating airport infrastructure at the site of the country’s worst civil air accident as questions grow over the role played in the disaster by a concrete wall at the end of the runway.
LexisNexis
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Don Lee, Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, Dec. 31, 2024 "Support for retaining H-1B from Elon Musk, the incoming presidents new closest associate, has stirred rage through much of Trumps MAGA base, which is against immigration in almost any form. But keeping the pipeline open for tech and other skilled workers is seen by many business leaders as critical for the American economy, especially in California.
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