November, 2024

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Modern Cars Are Surveillance Devices on Wheels With Major Privacy Risks: Report

Insurance Journal

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws. Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features.

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Beards and Respirators: Navigating No Shave November Safely

CDC: Workers Compensation

Introduction No Shave November is a great opportunity to grow out your beard for a good cause. But if you rely on a tight-fitting respirator for work, that extra facial hair could pose a safety concern. Respirators protect workers from harmful particles, but their effectiveness depends on forming a tight seal against your skin. So, what does that mean for your growing beard during No Shave November?

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Chinese ship dragged anchor for 100 miles, cutting two cables, says WSJ

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Chinese ship dragged anchor for 100 miles, cutting two cables, says WSJ appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Blog Post: New Legal AI Ignited: LexisNexis Protégé agent for Microsoft 365 Copilot

LexisNexis

By Serena Wellen & Min Chen There’s an entirely new category of generative AI that’s rapidly emerging – with the express purpose of making your legal work easier and faster. If you haven’t already heard, there’s a new buzz about Microsoft Copilot agents. These are conversational AI assistants designed for Microsoft 365 Copilot, which harness the power of customized Large Language Models (LLMs), like ours at LexisNexis, to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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Building a Strong Web Presence: Website Essentials for Retail Insurance Brokers and MGAs

Neilson Marketing Services

It can be difficult to wrap your arms around the intricacies of digital marketing. Many times, people default to what they know and understand — appearance. Your insurance website can look great, but it still may not do the job. Don’t just check the box. Your website is the gateway to your business. Many times, it’s going to determine who takes the next step, and you want to make sure you can be easily discovered by people who know you by name and those searching for solutions.

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Overcoming Objections in Medicare Sales

PSM Brokerage

Turning 'No' Into 'Know' As a Medicare insurance agent, objections are part of the game. But objections aren’t the end of the conversation—they’re the beginning of a new opportunity. Whether it’s skepticism, confusion, or just plain hesitation, learning to navigate objections with confidence and humor can turn potential roadblocks into steppingstones.

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American Indian and Alaska Native Workers

CDC: Workers Compensation

This is the second blog post in our series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. It provides a general description of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) workforce using the NIOSH Employed Labor Force (ELF) Query System. Read the first blog post here. AI/AN workers are employed in various occupations and industries. Understanding where many AI/AN people work will help focus efforts to enhance workplace safety and health where AI/AN workers are employed.

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Pierpoint moves to Miller Insurance Services

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Pierpoint moves to Miller Insurance Services appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Blog Post: Two Years In: Real Results from the AI Evolution in Legal

LexisNexis

By: Melissa Morrison , Director of Segment Management, LexisNexis Two years ago, the generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) revolution was born with the commercial launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. Other leading tech companies quickly joined with the rollout of their own general purpose Gen AI tools and the race was on. LexisNexis quickly pioneered the use of Gen AI for legal research and analysis with the introduction of Lexis+ AI â„¢ in October 2023.

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The Future of Insurance Telemarketing: Trends and Innovations to Watch

Neilson Marketing Services

We started our business as a telemarketing company in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance space. The industry, particularly in the P&C sector, is evolving, and telemarketing has followed suit. No longer confined to cold calls and scripts, modern telemarketing requires a multi-modality approach to remain effective and reach audiences in a way that drives engagement and conversions.

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Hong Kong’s role in global ship finance

Splash: Finance and Insurance

The city has plenty of core strengths when it comes to providing capital to shipping. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week.

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Why Asbestos Is Still Being Found in Some Cosmetics

Insurance Journal

Asbestos, a notorious carcinogen, was in widespread use throughout the 20th century – from building materials to brake pads and even fake snow on film sets including The Wizard of Oz and White Christmas.

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The NIOSH Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge

CDC: Workers Compensation

Millions of workers across the United States rely on tight-fitting respirators to keep them safe on the job. These workers have a wide variability in facial features and dimensions, making it challenging to identify specific respirator models and sizes that will provide a proper fit. If a respirator does not properly fit, forming a tight seal against the wearer’s face, then it may not provide the expected level of protection.

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IACS withdraws UR H1 ‘Control of Ammonia Releases in Ammonia Fuelled Vessels’

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post IACS withdraws UR H1 ‘Control of Ammonia Releases in Ammonia Fuelled Vessels’ appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Blog Post: How Lexis+ AI is Transforming the Game for Law Students

LexisNexis

By Madison Johnson, Esq. | Manager, Large Markets As the legal landscape continues to evolve, the ability to conduct efficient and accurate research remains paramount for law students and legal professionals alike. With the advent of Lexis+ AI ® , the game has been forever changed, and students are taking notice. According to recent student comments, Lexis+ AI ® is the primary reason why law students are choosing LexisNexis over its competitors.

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Best Agency to Work For – East Silver Winner: Deland, Gibson

Insurance Journal

Investing in Employees Is a Priority at Deland, Gibson As Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates Inc. (DG) approaches its 125-year anniversary, the Massachusetts-based independent agency is expanding its footprint and revenue. DG is also continuing its tradition of treating employees right.

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Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts

Insurance Journal

Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists.

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Wisconsin Man Charged With Crop Insurance Fraud

Insurance Journal

A Wisconsin man has been charged with defrauding the Federal Crop Insurance Program, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced. Lance G. Meier, 52, Ogema, is charged with defrauding the federal crop insurance program.

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Tennessee Sees Big Jump in Insurance Producer Licenses in Recent Years

Insurance Journal

Tennessee has seen a 25% jump in the number of insurance producer licenses in the past five years, an increase that regulators have attributed to a population boom in the state and easy access to producer exams.

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Patronis to Leave Florida CFO Job to Run for Gaetz’ Seat in Congress

Insurance Journal

Florida’s chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, whose office oversees insurance agent and adjuster licensing, along with insurance fraud investigations, plans to step down and run for Congress next year.

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Redfin Reports Home Sales Dropping Fast in Five Florida Metro Areas

Insurance Journal

The five U.S. metropolitan areas with the biggest drop in home sales are all in Florida, the result of a perfect storm of rising insurance costs, homeowner association fees and repeat storms, a home sales tracking service reported Wednesday.

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Insurer, Contractors Allege Staged Injury Claims Scheme Under New York Scaffold Law

Insurance Journal

A construction industry captive insurer along with three construction contractors have filed a lawsuit alleging a massive New York fraud scheme involving staged workplace accidents and bogus workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits backed by complicit lawyers and medical providers.

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Australia Hardware Chain Breached Privacy With Facial Recognition Tool, Regulator Says

Insurance Journal

Wesfarmers-owned Bunnings, the country’s biggest home improvement chain, breached the privacy of thousands of customers by using facial recognition technology without gaining consent, an Australian watchdog has found.

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After Tens of Billions in Insured Losses, Record-Breaking Hurricane Season Ends

Insurance Journal

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30 after 18 named storms including the earliest Category 5 storm on record, and possibly one of the costliest hurricanes to the insurance industry.

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Cyberattacks Cost UK Businesses £44 Billion During Past 5 Years, Howden Survey

Insurance Journal

Cyberattacks cost UK businesses approximately £44 billion (US$55.3 billion) in lost revenue over the past five years, according to research published by Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group. Half of those businesses (52%), or 1.

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Blacks and Hispanics Pay More for Auto Insurance. Study Tries to Answer Why.

Insurance Journal

A new study examining potential unintentional bias in auto insurance finds that while Black and Hispanic drivers pay more than other drivers for coverage, they also have more claims and driving infractions.

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New York High Court Upholds Uber Arbitration Mandate in Previously-Filed Injury Case

Insurance Journal

In a 5-2 decision, New York State’s high court this week upheld Uber’s “clickwrap” agreement requiring arbitration of all disputes in a case of a passenger who was injured by another vehicle after exiting an Uber car.

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World Insurance Acquires New England’s NorthStar Insurance

Insurance Journal

National insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC reports it acquired NorthStar Insurance Services of Needham, Massachusetts on July 1, 2024. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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AI Used for Good and Bad — Like Making Trickier Malware, Says Report

Insurance Journal

While the insurance industry is quickly adopting AI technologies to improve the speed and accuracy of routine functions, analyze data and assess risk, malicious actors use the same tech to disrupt business and profit from cyberattacks.

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New York City Issues First Drought Warning in 22 Years

Insurance Journal

New York City has issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain — and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low.

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Biden Requests $98.6 Billion in Emergency Disaster Aid Funds

Insurance Journal

President Joe Biden’s administration is seeking $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding from Congress to address the devastation from recent back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the US southeast and left billions in damage.

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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.

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Suit Claiming Racial, Income Bias in Rental Algorithm Settled for $2.2 Million

Insurance Journal

Mary Louis’ excitement to move into an apartment in Massachusetts in the spring of 2021 turned to dismay when Louis, a Black woman, received an email saying that a “third-party service” had denied her tenancy.

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Lawsuit Seeks OSHA Records on Deaths of 3 Amazon Workers

Insurance Journal

A worker activist has sued the Department of Labor (DOL) to force the release of records surrounding the deaths of three workers at New Jersey Amazon workplaces in 2022.

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