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Brokers: Keep the Business Coming After Open Enrollment | Solstice

Solstice Insurance Broker

As an insurance broker, open enrollment on the ACA insurance marketplace is likely crucial for your business. You can collaborate with many clients at one time to secure needed coverage. Plus, you can generate significant revenue.

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Insurance Payouts at $4 Billion and Counting for LA Wildfires

Insurance Journal

Preliminary data show insurance companies have paid out more than $4 billion for losses from the biggest two of the Los Angeles-area wildfires that swept through the region and destroyed tens of thousands of homes earlier this month.

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Should You Accept Your Insurer’s Initial Wildfire Payout?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Recent wildfires in Southern California are putting new California insurance laws to the test. Insurers conduct and behavior vary wildly, even for people who hold similar policies with the same companies. For policyholders who have suffered total losses of their homes, many are being offered differing amounts of their Dwelling benefits. For example, a homeowner … The post Should You Accept Your Insurers Initial Wildfire Payout?

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Meet Shawn Gentry: Central’s Loss Control Construction Specialist

Central Insurance

Meet Shawn Gentry, Centrals Loss Control Construction Specialist. His hands-on industry experience helps contractors enhance safety. The post Meet Shawn Gentry: Centrals Loss Control Construction Specialist 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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The Ultimate Guide for Insurance Agents: How to Build a Profitable Final Expense Business

Final Expense Brokerage

Jan 29, 2024 3:23:31 PM Contact Us Share: Final expense insurance is a niche that offers tremendous potential for agents looking to serve seniors and their families. However, for those just starting outor even those whove been in the game for a whilenavigating the complex world of final expense insurance can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering how to find the right products for your clients, generate high-quality leads, or simply make the process easier.

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Beware of a One-Year Deadline to File a Lawsuit—Always Hire a Public Adjuster If Your Insurer Makes You Adjust Your Own Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent federal court decision favoring Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in a pipe burst claim1 left me thinking about two lessons. First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly. This is especially … The post Beware of a One-Year Deadline to File a LawsuitAlways Hire a Public Adjuster If Your Insurer Makes You Adjust Your Own Claim appeared first on Prop

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CRO Large Construction Intro: Brian Shaffer 

Central Insurance

Brian Shaffer shares his vision and relationship-driven approach to growing Central's large construction unit. The post CRO Large Construction Intro: Brian Shaffer appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Crafting Compelling Content for Insurance Agency Websites

Neilson Marketing Services

The digital space is crowded, and insurance agencies are vying for attention in an industry where trust and expertise matter most. A well-crafted insurance agency website is an essential tool for building credibility, attracting potential clients, and converting leads. With 90% of companies having a defined content marketing strategy, insurance agencies need compelling, informative, and uniquely positioned content to stand out.

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Mangrove, Another New Property Insurer, Enters Florida Market

Insurance Journal

Former RenaissanceRe executive Stephen Weinstein has launched a new Florida-domiciled insurance carrier, known as Mangrove Property Insurance, with plans to assume thousands of policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

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The Science of Windstorm Losses Has Evolved—Why the Leaders of Windstorm Losses Go to the Windstorm Insurance Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In a 2009 post,Are There Going to Be Any Hurricanes in 2009, I made the following comment: While some may suggest that tornado activity is well accepted, I have sat across from Dr. Max Mayfield and debated this topic at a Windstorm Conference. The better the measuring devices are becoming, the better we understand how … The post The Science of Windstorm Losses Has EvolvedWhy the Leaders of Windstorm Losses Go to the Windstorm Insurance Conference appeared first on Property Insurance Covera

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Bangladesh Shipping Association fears congestion in March

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Bangladesh Shipping Association fears congestion in March appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Please Don’t Compare Whole Life Dividends to Universal Life Interest

The Insurance Pro

The post Please Don’t Compare Whole Life Dividends to Universal Life Interest appeared first on The Insurance Pro Blog. There are a lot of life insurance products out there. When it comes to choosing the right one for you, it can be intimidating when it comes to sifting through all of the options. When looking at options for life insurance that seek to grow cash value, the selection pool does get smaller, but there are still a lot of choices.

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Merck’s $8 Billion Cancer Vaccine Faces First US Jury Trial

Insurance Journal

Merck & Co. is facing its first jury trial over claims the company wrongfully marketed its lucrative Gardasil cancer vaccine as safe, the latest high-stakes litigation for the pharmaceutical giant.

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Beware of a One-Year Deadline to File a Lawsuit—Always Hire a Public Adjuster If Your Insurer Makes You Adjust Your Own Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

A recent federal court decision favoring Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in a pipe burst claim1 left me thinking about two lessons. First, this case strongly reminds policyholders to be aware of time limits in their insurance policies and take action as soon as they believe their claim is not being handled fairly. This is especially … The post Beware of a One-Year Deadline to File a LawsuitAlways Hire a Public Adjuster If Your Insurer Makes You Adjust Your Own Claim appeared first on Prop

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Life Insurance 101 Presentation

PSM Brokerage

Introducing Life Insurance 101: A Turn-Key Presentation for Agents At PSM Brokerage , we know that educating clients about life insurance can sometimes be challenging. Whether you're meeting with individuals, families, or business owners, having a clear, professional, and engaging presentation can make all the difference. Thats why were excited to introduce our newest resource: Life Insurance 101 a turn-key presentation designed to help you explain the value of life insurance with confidence.

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2024 Agency Of The Year

Rough Notes

CONGRATULATIONS, SOUND PACIFIC INSURANCE By Dave Willis, CPIA The votes are in. Past Rough Notes cover agents and brokers have spoken. And we have a winner.

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Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Hit $140B as Climate Change ‘Shows Its Claws’

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard Insurers saw the third most expensive year for natural catastrophe losses in 2024 — reaching a total of $140 billion — as climate change “is showing its claws,” according to Munich Re.

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Pirates Invade Tampa! Is an Invasion Covered Under a Commercial Insurance Policy?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

It was Gasparilla Day in Tampa yesterday. I wrote about this invasion by pirates last year in Is There Coverage For Pirates? Chip Merlin and His Friends Plunder Tampa on Gasparilla Day! where I gave a short explanation of the day: Tampas Mayor refused to hand over the keys to the city on Tuesday to … The post Pirates Invade Tampa! Is an Invasion Covered Under a Commercial Insurance Policy?

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Economou’s TMS Group enters leasing deal for newest LNG carrier

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Japans SBI Leasing Services has partnered with Frances BNP Paribas to arrange a leasing agreement with George Economou-led TMS Group for the newly built Athos LNG carrier. The vessel was completed in September last year at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.

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Discover the Power of the PSM Brokerage Product Portfolio and Agent Programs

PSM Brokerage

At PSM Brokerage, we are more than just a resource for insurance agentswere your partner in success. With a diverse product portfolio and a suite of powerful agent programs and services, we provide everything you need to grow your business, serve your clients, and reach your goals. Heres how our Product Portfolio and Agent Programs and Services Guide can help you thrive.

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US Economic Losses From Natural Disasters Soared in 2024

Insurance Journal

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts.

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Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

I formally started a policyholder law firm 40 years ago today. I mentioned that during my presentation yesterday at the Windstorm Conference while explaining how my perspective has developed. It seems like yesterday, but the world of property insurance claims has changed significantly since 1985. The 2025 Windstorm conference had more of a Texas flare … The post Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference appeared first on Property Insurance Covera

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Ship fire in Red Sea not caused by Houthi attack, says JMIC

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Ship fire in Red Sea not caused by Houthi attack, says JMIC appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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THE RELUCTANT AGENT

Rough Notes

How a Midwest transplant came to lead one of the best agencies in Florida By Dennis H. Pillsbury Integrity: Thats the one word I would use to describe Darren Vermost, says Mary Rivera, office manager of Vermost Insurance Agency, Largo, Florida.

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UnitedHealth Says Hack at Tech Unit Impacted 190 Million People

Insurance Journal

The cyberattack at UnitedHealth Group’s tech unit last year affected the personal information of 190 million people, the health conglomerate said on Jan. 24, making it the largest healthcare data breach in the United States.

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The Science of Windstorm Losses Has Evolved—Why the Leaders of Windstorm Losses Go to the Windstorm Insurance Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In a 2009 post,Are There Going to Be Any Hurricanes in 2009, I made the following comment: While some may suggest that tornado activity is well accepted, I have sat across from Dr. Max Mayfield and debated this topic at a Windstorm Conference. The better the measuring devices are becoming, the better we understand how … The post The Science of Windstorm Losses Has EvolvedWhy the Leaders of Windstorm Losses Go to the Windstorm Insurance Conference appeared first on Property Insurance Covera

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Shadow fleet generates newly popular flags

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Shadow fleet generates newly popular flags appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

AMAXX

Revamping a workers compensation (WC) program can transform how companies manage costs and care for injured employees. However, many employers stumble in the early stages, leading to missteps that delay progress or worsen existing issues. Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workers’ comp program. Avoiding Common Errors 1.

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Ameren Missouri to Pay $61M Over Emission Violations

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Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference

Property Insurance Coverage Law

I formally started a policyholder law firm 40 years ago today. I mentioned that during my presentation yesterday at the Windstorm Conference while explaining how my perspective has developed. It seems like yesterday, but the world of property insurance claims has changed significantly since 1985. The 2025 Windstorm conference had more of a Texas flare … The post Thoughts From a Policyholder Attorney of 40 Years About the 2025 Windstorm Conference appeared first on Property Insurance Covera

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Scrap metal fires – is the IMSBC code adequately addressing the risks?

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Scrap metal fires is the IMSBC code adequately addressing the risks? appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Blog Post: Is AI Innovation on the Decline in 2025?

LexisNexis

By Madison Johnson, Esq. | Manager, Large Markets Big Law is coming off a highly profitable year in 2024, and one implication of this financial success is the generation of cash flow that can be invested in technology innovations to improve performance and efficiency. Legal experts predict that a leading target for these investments will be generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) solutions.

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Uber Alleges Fraud Scheme by New York Groups Faking Car-Crash Injuries

Insurance Journal

Ride-sharing giant Uber Technologies Inc. filed a racketeering lawsuit against a group of law firms, doctors and pain-management clinics it claims staged fake car accidents and performed unnecessary surgeries to take advantage of New York’s lucrative no-fault insurance policies.

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