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Ford Hit With Near-Record $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure

Insurance Journal

Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner, the second-largest fine ever levied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Chicken and Cattle Claims: Why Public Adjusters Need to Master the Nuances of Agricultural Insurance

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Chip Merlin was talking to me about litigating the largest independent chicken egg loss claim ever in Texas. He told me that he spent hours looking at chickens, tens of thousands of them, and they all looked exactly the same. He said that they all came from the same hatchery with the same DNA to … The post Chicken and Cattle Claims: Why Public Adjusters Need to Master the Nuances of Agricultural Insurance appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Allstate Insurers Sue Hyundai, Kia to Pay for Claims From Defective Cars

Insurance Journal

A group of subsidiaries of Allstate have filed a subrogation suit against Hyundai and Kia to get back costs paid to insureds for damages when their cars suddenly erupted in flames. According to the lawsuit, now in U.S.

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Emergency home repairs: solutions for 6 unexpected issues.

Frankenmuth Insurance

Emergency home repairs can come out of nowhere. On top of that, they can require significant time and money. Reduce the effects of storm damage, burst pipes, gas leaks, flooding, fires, and power outages by following these tips. Emergency home repair #1: Storm damage. Severe winds, rain , tornados , hurricanes , and hail can cause structural damage to your home.

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Rapper Nelly Has Drug, Insurance Charges Dropped Following Summer Arrest

Insurance Journal

Rapper Nelly won’t face drug charges following his arrest this summer at a St. Louis-area casino, a prosecutor said. Nelly was arrested at 4:45 a.m. Aug.

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Blog Post: California: How to File a Recon of an Appeals Board Decision So It Doesn’t Get Lost in Space

LexisNexis

By Hon. Colleen Casey, Former Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board It’s a problem. Petitions for Reconsideration (Recon) are losing their way and delaying their arrival at the Appeals Board. When the WCAB Commissioners fail to review a Recon within the 60-day time limit imposed by Lab. Code § 5909 , the Recon is automatically denied, regardless of the validity of their arguments.

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Do I need inheritance tax insurance?

Elmore

Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax bills The post Do I need inheritance tax insurance? appeared first on Elmore Insurance Brokers.

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Less Worker Deaths Investigated by Labor Department’s OSHA in FY 2024

Insurance Journal

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its enforcement has led to fewer workers dying. OSHA, a part of the Department of Labor, said it investigated 826 worker deaths in fiscal year 2024.

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Why Word & Brown? We Deliver Insurance Training & Education to Help Brokers Succeed – and Maintain their Licenses

Word & Brown

Let’s face it – staying on top of insurance industry changes is no easy task. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, having the right insurance training programs and educational resources can make all the difference. Thanks to online insurance training programs, it’s easier than ever to build your expertise and keep your credentials current – if you have the right partner in your corner.

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Typhoon Usagi Hits Philippines, Set to Track Toward Taiwan

Insurance Journal

Typhoon Usagi struck the northern Philippines on Thursday afternoon, the fifth powerful storm to impact the country in three weeks, with the system set to swing north and move toward Taiwan.

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Starting An Insurance Agency As A Captive Agent | EverQuote

EverQuote

Dreaming of starting your own agency? One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make during your earliest planning phase is whether you’d like to operate as an independent or a captive agent.

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New York State Imposes Burn Ban; Brush Fire in Manhattan; Arrest in Medford Fire

Insurance Journal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide burn ban is in effect until November 30 due to an increased fire risk as the state continues to experience drought conditions and a record number of outdoor fires.

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Blog Post: What Is Law Operations?

LexisNexis

Law operations, legal operations, law department, legal department, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and many other things go hand-in-hand in the practice of law and the delivery of legal services between corporate legal departments and law firms. Legal Operations in Corporate Law Inside companies, a team of lawyers manages all the legal issues affecting the enterprise.

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Judge Sets April Trial Date for Palin’s Libel Claim Against New York Times

Insurance Journal

A federal judge set an April retrial date on Tuesday for Sarah Palin’s libel case against The New York Times, even as lawyers on both sides for the first time said they hope to engage in talks to settle the …

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South Korea launches consortium for world’s largest floating wind farm

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post South Korea launches consortium for world’s largest floating wind farm appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Lloyd’s of London Shakes Up IT, Operations Teams

Insurance Journal

Commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London is restructuring its data, operations and change departments, which will involve outsourcing some of those units’ work, a Lloyd’s spokesperson said on Thursday.

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BOEM completes environmental review for SouthCoast wind project

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post BOEM completes environmental review for SouthCoast wind project appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Indiana Home Care Operator Faces $172K for Federal Wage Law Violations

Insurance Journal

The operator of an Indiana home care company may have to pay more than $172,000, including $86,000 in overtime wages, for violating federal wage laws, the Department of Labor announced.

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Final Chinese module arrives at Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Final Chinese module arrives at Russian Arctic LNG 2 Plant appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Apple Faces UK Class Action Over Data Storage Allegations

Insurance Journal

Apple Inc. faces a lawsuit from a UK consumer group over allegations its monopoly on data storage breaches competition law, in a fresh class action that could ultimately cost the tech giant billions.

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Conflicting laycan clauses cost shipbroker $100,000

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Conflicting laycan clauses cost shipbroker $100,000 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Texas Workers’ Comp is Growing, Profitable, Adding Doctors

Insurance Journal

Texas’s worker’s compensation market is stable and steadily growing. The workers’ compensation market is one of the few consistently profitable lines in the state, according to the Worker’s Compensation Annual Report 2024 from the Insurance Council of Texas.

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Possible STS transfer of Russian oil in Western Med

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Possible STS transfer of Russian oil in Western Med appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Texas DWC Seeks Comments on Employer Forms

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is accepting public comments on revised static forms: DWC Form-005, Non-Subscriber Notice to Division of Workers’ Compensation. DWC Form-007, Employer’s Report of Non-Covered Employee’s Work-Related Injury or Illness.

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Plains All American Pipeline agreese to settle legal action over California oil spill

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Plains All American Pipeline agreese to settle legal action over California oil spill appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Fidelis Insurance Group Forms Strategic Partnership With MGA Euclid Mortgage

Insurance Journal

Fidelis Insurance Group, a Bermuda-based global specialty re/insurer, announced a new strategic partnership with Euclid Mortgage Insurance Services LLC, a managing general agency that specializes in underwriting credit risk on portfolios of residential mortgages.

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US warships shoot down Houthi missiles and drones

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post US warships shoot down Houthi missiles and drones appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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New Hampshire High Court Invalidates Geico Underinsured Claim Provision

Insurance Journal

A claim provision requiring insureds to seek underinsured benefits from their auto insurer within three years of an accident is unenforceable in New Hampshire because it restricts the insureds’ right to obtain the same benefits they would have received if …

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Canadian govt to intervene in Canadian port disputes

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Canadian govt to intervene in Canadian port disputes appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Police in 2020 Custody Death Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of police and dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence in the 2020 death of a woman who was in custody in suburban Detroit.

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Marine round-up : 14th November 2024

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Marine round-up : 14th November 2024 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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US Accuses China of Vast Cyber-Espionage Against Telecoms

Insurance Journal

Chinese state-sponsored hackers perpetrated a “broad and significant cyber-espionage campaign” in which they breached multiple telecommunications companies, US officials said in a statement on Wednesday, confirming additional details about cyberattacks with major national security implications.

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How to Get an Insurance License in All 50 States ?

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Learn how to get an insurance license in all 50 states. Discover the steps and tips for managing multi-state licenses efficiently.

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Emerald Bay Launches Co-Op and Condo Casualty Program with Vanderbilt Properties

Insurance Journal

Underwriting carrier Emerald Bay Risk Solutions announced a partnership with Vanderbilt Properties Associates, Inc., a risk purchasing group comprising a large portfolio of high-end residential and commercial real estate properties as its members, to launch its inaugural casualty program.