April, 2023

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Celebrating the Two-Year Anniversary of Ford – The Ninth Circuit’s Recent Personal Jurisdiction Decision Shows It’s Not “Anything Goes”

Hunton Andrews Kurth

It has been two years since the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct. , 141 S. Ct. 1017 (2021), holding that Ford could be subject to personal jurisdiction in Minnesota and Montana because the suit “related to” the company’s contacts with the states, even though there was not a causal relationship between Ford’s contacts with the forum and plaintiffs’ claims.

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The Pros and Cons of Using AI Generative Tools in Your Content Strategy

Inbound Insurance Marketing

For better or worse, AI generative tools are here. Since the debut of ChatGPT-3, Open AI has released ChatGPT-4 – an even more advanced system. Other generative AI tools (including Google’s Bard) are also available. Earlier this year, we looked at why using AI for content may be riskier than you realize. As AI continues to develop at breakneck speed, it’s time for a look at the pros and cons of using AI generative tools in your content strategy.

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Beyond Fire: Triple-I Interview Unravels Lightning-Risk Complexity

Triple-I: Business Insurance

Lightning is a more complex peril than it is often given credit for being, according to Tim Harger, executive director of the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). In a recent interview with Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan, Harger discussed the importance of preparing for and preventing damage from this risk, which is second only to flooding when it comes to costly weather events.

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Variable Universal Life Insurance: A Costly Gamble That Could Leave You Empty Handed

The Insurance Pro

When it comes to life insurance, there are several options available for those seeking coverage. Two popular choices are whole life insurance and indexed universal life insurance. However, there is another option that you may have come across: variable universal life insurance. While it may appear appealing due to its flexibility and potential for cash.

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Investment in Employee Well-Being

Scott Insurance

Employers have a vested interest in the overall well-being of their employees. A happy and healthy workforce increases productivity, reduces absenteeism, improves retention and lowers total benefit costs. There are several ways employers can invest in employee well-being. Employers can focus on one or more of the four pillars of well-being: physical, mental, financial and social, or they can take a more comprehensive approach.

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Employee Navigator Announces Acquisition of Ease

Ease

BETHESDA, Maryland – Employee Navigator, the leading benefits administration and HR software solution for insurance brokers and employers, today announced the acquisition of Ease, the leading broker centric HR and benefits software solution for small businesses. The combined company will support over 150,000 businesses, more than 4,000 insurance brokers, a marketplace of 300 integrated partners and over 13 million employees in the U.S., making it one of the largest benefits administration

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FTC Brings Action Against Motocross and ATV Parts Manufacturer for False “Made in USA” Product Claims

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC announced a settlement with Cycra, Inc., a manufacturer of motocross and ATV parts, and the company’s owner for falsely claiming their products were made in the USA while importing parts from Asia and Europe. The proposed consent order imposes an $872,577 judgment and requires the respondents to comply with the FTC’s requirements for marketing products as made or assembled in the United States.

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Think Before You Lease – Nuances of Leasing to Healthcare Service Providers

Hunton Andrews Kurth

As our nation transitions into a “post-pandemic world,” consumers are now more than ever looking for new and convenient ways to get quality healthcare services. So much so that a 2020 survey conducted by ICSC [1] , a trade group of retail property owners, found that almost 7 out of 10 adults visit a healthcare provider in a shopping center or outdoor strip mall.

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The Innovation Advantage: Why Indexed Universal Life Insurance is Outpacing Whole Life Insurance

The Insurance Pro

The world of life insurance is an ever-evolving landscape, and as a result, new products and strategies continue to emerge. Among them, indexed universal life insurance (IUL) has been garnering attention for its unique approach to cash value accumulation and premium flexibility. In this article, we'll delve into the reasons why IUL is outpacing whole.