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Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence Faces New Era of Regulatory Oversight

Insurance Journal

Executive Summary: With over 70% of insurers planning to deploy gen-AI tools over the next two years, AI promises much, and the keen adopters likely will be rewarded – but it’s a path that must be navigated carefully, keeping a …

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State Farm Wins Worn-Out Plumbing Case: Ensuing Water Damage Not Covered Under State Farm’s Language

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Maybe State Farm should advertise to its customers that it will fight them tooth and nail anytime their property gets older, wears out, and results directly or indirectly with loss. This post gives State Farm a three-day winning hat trick following State Farm Wins Alabama Worn Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Hail Damage Cases, … The post State Farm Wins Worn-Out Plumbing Case: Ensuing Water Damage Not Covered Under State Farm’s Language appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law

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Brokers: How to Handle Client Policy Cancellations | Solstice

Solstice Insurance Broker

Insurance policy cancellations. Dealing with them is hard and many brokers aren't quite sure what to say or how to handle the situation. That's why it's super important to have a solid process in place.

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Contractor’s E&O in Action

Central Insurance

Mistakes happen. Learn how Contractor's Errors & Omissions insurance protects plumbers, painters, landscapers, and more from costly claims. The post Contractor’s E&O in Action appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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Zoom Offers $18 Million to Settle SEC Privacy Probe From 2020

Insurance Journal

Zoom Communications Inc. has offered $18 million to settle a four-year-old US Securities and Exchange Commission probe related to its privacy policies and communications.

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NPN Lookup

Redbird Agents

Redbird Training - We offer live Redbird training classes for Producers every Tuesday and Thursday. Lookup Your NPN Here. Everything Insurance Agents Need to Know About the National Producer Number (NPN) If you’re an insurance agent, broker, or adjuster, your National Producer Number (NPN) is a critical identifier in your professional journey. This unique number ties your licensing credentials to your records nationwide, simplifying compliance and connecting you with your state’s department of i

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Fleet Driving Safety: Protecting Your Drivers and Vehicles, No Matter the Size

Central Insurance

Fleet driving safety isnt just for businesses with dozens of vehicles. Whether your business operates a single truck or manages a fleet of hundreds, you face risks that a robust fleet safety program can help address. The principles of fleet safety apply universally, regardless of the number of vehicles. Driver Selection: The Foundation of Fleet […] The post Fleet Driving Safety: Protecting Your Drivers and Vehicles, No Matter the Size appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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FEMA Drops Hammer on Fort Myers Beach After Improper Rebuilding in Flood Area

Insurance Journal

Last spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency jolted southwest Florida communities – most of which were still recovering from Hurricane Ian in 2022 – when it announced that the areas would lose their community discounts on flood insurance due to …

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State Farm Wins Texas Worn-Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Texas Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, and the Very Unique Texas Concurrent Causation Rule

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Yesterday’s article, State Farm Wins Alabama Worn Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, and Investigation Standards, deserves a follow-up about a recent Texas federal court ruling regarding Texas hail damage to roof cases. 1 This Texas case highlights important, unique lessons about proving hail damage claims, particularly when dealing with … The post State Farm Wins Texas Worn-Out Roof Damage Case: Lesson About Texas Hail Damage Cases, Expert Testimony, a

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Handling Sensitive Questions with Compassion: How Agents Can Address Final Expense Insurance Concerns

Final Expense Brokerage

Nov 29, 2024 1:23:11 PM Contact Us Share: Execute difficult conversations with clients graciously. In final expense insurance, agents often deal with sensitive questions that touch on the client’s financial worries, family security, and end-of-life concerns. Navigating these questions with empathy and understanding is crucial, as it helps build trust and reassures clients during an emotionally charged process.

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Four reasons to not wait until January to enroll in an ACA health plan

Healthinsurance.org

Reasons to enroll in an ACA health plan by December 15? Delaying your enrollment might mean no coverage in January Delayed enrollment might mean missing out on free money If you’re auto-renewing your 2024 plan, you could be surprised on January 1 January out-of-pocket expenses won’t transfer to a plan that starts in February Open enrollment for 2025 individual/family health coverage began on November 1, 2024.

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Slain UnitedHealth Executive Puts New Focus on CEO Safety Policy

Insurance Journal

The UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive who was fatally shot in New York on Wednesday morning had no personal security detail, a circumstance that could prompt swift changes inside corporate boardrooms, especially as the global political environment grows more unstable.

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JIF 2024: Collective, Data-Driven Approaches Needed to Address Climate-Related Perils

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

The need for collective action to address the property/casualty risk crisis was a recurring theme throughout Triple-I’s Joint Industry Forum in Miami – particularly during the panel on climate risk and resilience. The discussion focused heavily on what’s currently being done to address this evolving area of peril. The panel, moderated by Veronika Torarp – a partner in PwC Strategy’s insurance practice – consisted of subject-matter experts representing a cross section of natural perils, fr

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Common Myths and Misconceptions About Final Expense Insurance: A Guide for Agents

Final Expense Brokerage

Nov 30, 2024 11:23:52 AM Contact Us Share: Enhance client discussions by addressing the most common final expense misconceptions. When discussing final expense insurance with clients, agents often encounter misconceptions that can prevent clients from seeing the value of these policies. Final expense insurance can be an ideal option for anyone looking to ease their family’s financial burden, but misunderstandings about what this coverage entails can create hesitation.

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Rising climate risks and the evolving role of marine insurance

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Robert Mackay from FDR Risk writes for Splash today. Extreme weather events triggered by climate change are becoming more frequent and severe, reshaping operational risk and creating unprecedented challenges for shipowners and operators.

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Hoboken Dealing With Ransomware Attack

Insurance Journal

The city of Hoboken, New Jersey has reported it was the victim of a ransomware attack in the early hours of last Wednesday, November 27.

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Blog Post: 3 Keys for Law Students Using AI

LexisNexis

By Madison Johnson, Esq. | Manager, Large Markets The adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technology in law firms and in-house legal departments has also made its way prominently into law schools. A 2024 survey by the American Bar Association, AI and Legal Education , found that 83% of law schools reported the availability of curricular opportunities where students can learn how to use AI tools effectively, and a majority (55%) now offer classes dedicated to teaching students

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COMMERCIAL AUTO INSURANCE

Rough Notes

The quest for stability endures as determined providers carry on By Joseph S. Harrington, CPCU If insurance underwriting were a reality television show, commercial auto underwriting would be cast as the ultimate challenge of endurance for the participants.

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UK-sanctioned dark fleet tanker cancels round-Britain diversion

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post UK-sanctioned dark fleet tanker cancels round-Britain diversion appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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AM Best Revises Outlook for U.S. Personal Lines Insurance Segment to ‘Stable’

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised its outlook to stable from negative for the U.S. personal lines insurance segment for 2025, citing improved rate and pricing conditions, particularly in the auto insurance space, along with solid levels of risk-adjusted capitalization among carriers.

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What 2024 Supply Chain Attacks Can Show Your Clients

ProWriters

Global supply chains have largely recovered from the shipping and stocking disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. But 2024 saw another threat playing havoc with these vital networks: supply chain attacks. High-profile incidents in healthcare, automobile retail, and even the cyber security industry itself cast a harsh spotlight on how vulnerable dependencies and connections between businesses are in today’s economy.

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Don’t Let Insurers Play the Mismatched Game: NAIC Standards Require Matching and Uniform Appearance

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Jonathan Wilkofsky is a panelist presenting appraisals at the First Party Claims Conference. He just mentioned that the issue of matching replacement materials during property insurance claims has been settled in model laws. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has addressed this issue directly in their Unfair Property/Casualty Claims Settlement Practices Model Regulation, providing … The post Don’t Let Insurers Play the Mismatched Game: NAIC Standards Require M

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Pay attention to bunker declarations before entering Turkish ports, warns Gard

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Pay attention to bunker declarations before entering Turkish ports, warns Gard appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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T-Mobile Engineers Spotted Hackers Running Commands on Routers

Insurance Journal

Suspicious behavior on T-Mobile US Inc.’s network devices tipped off the company to a breach that was potentially part of a sprawling cyber-espionage campaign that has raised urgent questions about the exposure of a critical sector of the economy.

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Blog Post: Top Corporate General Counsel Compensation Rises in 2023—Law360 Pulse Report

LexisNexis

The dynamic roles of lawyers at the helm of legal departments have grown in value, with average total compensation rising by $148,000 in 2023, according to the Law360® Pulse 2024 Compensation Report: General Counsel. Our report examined the compensation of general counsel and chief legal officers at companies in the S&P 500 based on filings to the U.S.

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Vacancy Exclusions for “Vandalism” Should Not Apply to Arson Fires

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent Illinois Circuit Court decision provides an excellent analysis of why insurance companies cannot deny fire claims under vacancy exclusions by claiming that arson is a form of vandalism. The case, Amjad Abudayya v. Country Mutual Insurance Company, 1 demonstrates how careful judicial reasoning can expose flaws in insurance company coverage denials.

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Rising tariffs, trade barriers, are main concerns for supply chain leaders

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Rising tariffs, trade barriers, are main concerns for supply chain leaders appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Ransomware Gangs’ Merciless Attacks Bleed Small Companies Dry

Insurance Journal

The black-and-white message flickering across computer screens sparked panic at Knights of Old, a 158-year-old UK delivery company: “If you’re reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead.

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Consulting Fees on Non-Commissionable Plans: What Insurance Agents Need to Know

PSM Brokerage

As an insurance agent selling Medicare plans , staying informed about compliance and best practices is critical to your success. This includes understanding the specific rules surrounding consultations for non-commissionable plans. These regulations, established by CMS, ensure ethical interactions and protect beneficiaries during the sales process. Let’s break down what you need to know to stay compliant and maintain trust with your clients.

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Who Is the Insurer? Does the Binder Matter?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Insurance policies are like a box of chocolates—you never quite know what you’re going to get. Or, in the case of Billings Clinic v. Zurich American Insurance Company, 1 maybe you do, but the label on the box has you scratching your head. You might think Zurich American Insurance Company is the insurer after reading … The post Who Is the Insurer?

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Crew rescued after abandoning ship in Red

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Crew rescued after abandoning ship in Red appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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FDIC Looks to Direct Monitoring of Fintech Companies After Synapse Collapse

Insurance Journal

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has started to directly monitor financial-technology companies that partner with banks across the US, according to people familiar with the regulator’s supervisory operations.

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What Is Dependent Life Insurance?

Simply Insurance

Dependent life insurance is a type of insurance policy that pays out for the death of a spouse, child, or other dependents. Usually offered at your job.