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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

In Mankoff v. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (2024 WL 322297 (Tex. App.—Dallas Jan. 29, 2024)), the Court determined that the term “windstorm” was ambiguous as utilized in the subject insurance policy. The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. The insurer paid only a portion of the claim because it maintained that the tornado that struck and damaged the property was a “windstorm” and, therefore, the claim was subjec

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Tax-Free Wealth: Muni Bonds & Life Insurance Strategies

The Insurance Pro

Building a substantial wealth portfolio involves strategic planning and understanding of various financial instruments. Tax-free wealth strategies are essential to this planning, offering avenues to grow your investments while legally reducing taxes. By employing tactics focusing on tax-exempt securities such as municipal bonds and considering life insurance policies with cash value components, you can enhance.

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Winter Weather Safety: Preventing Slip and Fall Injuries

R&R Insurance

As the cold weather sets in, it's crucial to be aware of the dangers that come with it, especially the risk of slip and fall injuries. At R&R Insurance, we understand the importance of safety, which is why our loss control consultant, Nick Steiner, is here to share some valuable tips to help you navigate the icy conditions safely. The Cost of Complacency In 2021, the average claim for slip and fall injuries was nearly $50,000.

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From Conversations to Clues: How SaaS CSMs Unlock Client Insights

InsuredMine

In the dynamic world of SaaS, understanding your customers is the difference between a fleeting fling and a lifelong love affair. And who sits at the heart of this understanding? Your Customer Success Manager (CSM). CSMs are more than just customer cheerleaders; they’re data detectives, mining interactions for valuable insights that fuel product improvements, drive strategic decisions, and ultimately, ensure customers reach their full potential.

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Illinois Court Says 7th Circuit Fumbled Illinois Law in BIPA Decision

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Companies face significant exposure from privacy related claims. An increasing number of these claims result from efforts at the state level to regulate use of personal data. One key focus is Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”), but as lawmakers in other states continue to introduce legislation aimed at regulating the use of biometric data, more court decisions may muddy the waters regarding what conduct may be covered under a general liability policy.

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What are some common insurance agents’ claims?

InsuranceBee

Insuring other insurance agents can be tricky. After all, aren’t they the ones that are supposed to be providing insurance to everyone else? Well, yes, they are. But when the US insurance agent industry manages over $1 trillion of insurance … Read more. The post What are some common insurance agents’ claims? appeared first on InsuranceBee Blog.

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Healthcare Data Breaches: What You and Your Clients Must Know

ProWriters

Digital collection, storage, and retrieval of personal data are essential to patient care and medical research today. Protecting that data from unauthorized access is essential, too. Healthcare data breaches can occur for many reasons. However they happen, security breaches in healthcare can have serious consequences for patients and the organizations responsible for protecting patients’ data.

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The Need for Speed: Prompt, Accurate Rating Information is Vital to Compete

Majesco

The concept of speed is increasingly becoming an important competitive factor when presenting rating information for specialty insurance risk coverage. Turnarounds of weeks or days to evaluate, quote, and bind policies are simply not acceptable in today’s hyper-competitive market. Insurance risks are diverse and ever-evolving, especially specialty insurance, which plays a crucial role in providing coverage for unique and high-risk situations.

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How To Niche Down (Part 3)

Client Focus

If you missed part 1 of this series, the link is here. Part 2 can be found here. A business with a strong niche isn’t trying to be “better” than the competition. They’re trying to differentiate themselves out of competition altogether. And one of the ways that a purpose-driven, solution-providing, small business is different from others is the way they think about money.

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February is American Heart Month

R&R Insurance

February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and promoting ways to prevent heart disease. It serves as a reminder for all of us to take care of our hearts and make positive lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthier future. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States , affecting both men and women of all ages.

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