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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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Benefits for Seasonal Employees | Solstice

Solstice Insurance Broker

If you have clients who own businesses with "seasonality" that requires a temporary workforce, as their valued broker, you must pay attention to the laws requiring benefits for seasonal employees. Here we will go the benefits requirements for seasonal employees and how they can affect your clients.

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A Frank Discussion About Florida’s Insurance Crisis, Including Admissions About Why Current Claims Statistics Do Not Indicate the Sky Is Falling

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The truth about Florida’s property insurance market requires honest discussion, even when it means acknowledging valid points from all sides. However, this candor only reinforces the troubling reality facing Florida’s policyholders. I was reading an article, Insurance Organization CEO Michael Carlson Tackles Industry’s ‘Hot Topic’ in Florida, which stated in part: Reports that Florida carriers … The post A Frank Discussion About Florida’s Insurance Crisi

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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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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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Gum Disease and Irregular Heartbeat: How the Two are Connected | Solstice

Solstice Insurance Broker

For a long time, researchers have been looking into how gum disease and heart health are connected. Inflammation and bacteria are often the main causes of problems in both oral and heart health.

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X-Press Feeders joins war of words with new Sri Lankan government

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post X-Press Feeders joins war of words with new Sri Lankan government appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Florida Citizens’ Brass Tired of ‘Clickbait’ News on its Hurricane Claims Denials

Insurance Journal

Officials with Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. took issue Thursday with a number of national and Florida news reports that have suggested that the insurer has the “worst rate” on paying claims after recent hurricanes.

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Blog Post: Checklist of What Law Firms Should Demand in a Complete Legal AI Solution

LexisNexis

By Madison Johnson, Esq. | Manager, Large Markets Consumers were introduced to the generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) revolution two years ago with the launch of ChatGPT, then the category of Legal AI — Gen AI solutions trained specifically for the legal profession — was born with the rollout of Lexis+ AI in October 2023. Just one year later, more than half of Am Law 200 law firms (53%) have already purchased Legal AI tools, according to a LexisNexis survey , and this rapid adoption sho

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When Do Insurance Company Lobbyists and Trade Association Supporters Lie About Insurance Fraud Statistics? Every Time They Say or Write Anything

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Professor Jay Feinman, Co-Director of the Center for Risk and Responsibility, has prepared an analysis of the $308.6 billion figure that concludes it is pure misinformation. 1 The methodology used to arrive at fraud figures given to the media and cited publicly to government authorities by these propagandists is unsound. For example, the Coalition Against … The post When Do Insurance Company Lobbyists and Trade Association Supporters Lie About Insurance Fraud Statistics?

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Ammonium nitrate vessel continues to cause controversy

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Ammonium nitrate vessel continues to cause controversy appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Clergy Abuse Victim Whose Parents Kicked Him Out Will Use Settlement to Help Others

Insurance Journal

Duane Gray says the priest at his Connecticut parish began sexually abusing him around 1974, when he was 12 years old. He told his parents, but they didn’t believe it and beat him repeatedly.

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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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When Proof Is Everything: The Lesson About a Cow Loss in Nebraska and Filing a Proof of Loss

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In the world of insurance claims, a simple yet often overlooked step can make or break a policyholder’s chance of recovery: The proof of loss. This was driven home in the 1891 case of German Insurance Company v. Fairbank, 1 where the Supreme Court of Nebraska issued a critical reminder that compliance with policy terms … The post When Proof Is Everything: The Lesson About a Cow Loss in Nebraska and Filing a Proof of Loss appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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UN institute calls for unified UN-level maritime security strategy

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post UN institute calls for unified UN-level maritime security strategy appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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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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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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Appraisal Whiplash: Court Rules You Can’t Back Out Once You’re In

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The recent Oregon federal court decision in Wilson v. Liberty Insurance Corporation serves as a stark reminder that invoking appraisal may be a one-way street with no turning off or around allowed. 1 The case offers important lessons for policyholders, insurers, and their representatives about the binding nature of appraisal provisions once triggered.

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HMNZS Manawanui fuel removal to get under way in December

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post HMNZS Manawanui fuel removal to get under way in December appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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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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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Protect Yourself and Your Business from Cyber Threats

Cowbell

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are synonymous with big sales, increased online shopping, and higher retail volumes—both in stores and online. But these high-traffic days also mark a peak period for cybercriminals looking to exploit the surge in consumer activity, stressed systems, and distracted employees. As the shopping frenzy begins, it’s crucial to remain vigilant about cybersecurity to prevent disruptions or breaches that could leave your business vulnerable well after the deals are over.

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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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Severe weather driving tips: how to drive more safely in any condition.

Frankenmuth Insurance

When severe weather hits, the way you drive can mean the difference between arriving safely and getting stuck in a dangerous situation. Follow our severe weather driving tips for upcoming fog , rain, snow , and ice. Buckle up. It’s the law. Everyone in your vehicle should have their seat belt on at all times. Seat belts are especially critical during severe weather and dangerous conditions.

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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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Australia’s TCorp invests in Cyan Renewables 

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Fast-expanding offshore wind vessels pureplay Cyan Renewables has secured backing from Australia’s TCorp. The funding arm of Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, said it had acquired an interest in Cyan with an initial investment of over $100m, with plans for further cash injections to support the Singapore-based company’s growth.

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Incoming Regulations January 1st 2025

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Part 2 of 3: Overcoming Return-to-Work Challenges in Union Environments

AMAXX

The return-to-work ( return to work ) process is challenging under the best of circumstances. When union and non-union environments come into play, it introduces additional dynamics that require careful management and understanding. The key to successfully navigating these environments lies in building trust, ensuring dignity and respect, and understanding the different structures that affect decision-making.

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Second Teen Charged in New Jersey Forest Fire; New York Hopes Rain Douses Blaze

Insurance Journal

A second teenager was charged with intentionally setting a wildfire in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia as “significant” rainfall was expected to help douse a stubborn wildfire burning on the New Jersey-New York border Wednesday.

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New York Shipping Exchange to launch container indices next year

Splash: Finance and Insurance

The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) has received investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and will proceed with plans to launch its own series of container freight indices next year.

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Talk of “hybrid war” threat between Russia and Western Europe

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Talk of “hybrid war” threat between Russia and Western Europe appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Blog Post: International Students Contribute Record-breaking Level of Spending and 378,000 Jobs to the U.S. Economy

LexisNexis

NAFSA, Nov. 18, 2024 "NAFSA: Association of International Educators, in partnership with JB International, announced new data today that show that 1.1 million international students at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy during the 2023-2024 academic year and supported more than 378,000 jobs. The economic activity total is the highest amount ever calculated by NAFSA, eclipsing the high water mark of $41 billion in 2018-2019 academic year.

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New Jersey Bakery Fined $385K After OSHA Says Workers Still Exposed to Hazards

Insurance Journal

A New Jersey commercial baker in Paterson faces $385,221 in federal penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the employer failed to correct workplace safety hazards identified in 2023.

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Where Hong Kong leads the world

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Managing vessels is something the Special Administrative Region does better than most. The latest installment from our brand new magazine being distributed across Hong Kong Maritime Week. Hong Kong remains one of the world’s greatest centres for shipmanagement with a number of the biggest brands in the sector headquartered in the Special Administrative Region (SAR).

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Finding the Right Balance: Sales and Holiday Schedules

Word & Brown

It’s peak season, and that means it is crunch time for quoting, enrollments, and renewals – so your clients get the coverage they want and need for 12/1, 1/1, and 2/1. During this critical time of year, time management can be a challenge. That is especially true when you consider the major celebrations on the calendar during November, December, and January.