Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the acquisition of the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Good ole insurance defense attorney Steven Badger is going to love reading this post while sitting on his Royal Throne. Nationwide Insurance made the following argument to a federal judge regarding an appraisal case where the real property loss was appraised to be less than what Nationwide paid, and the remainder was never shown or … The post Preserving and Presenting Personal Property Evidence Before and After Demands For Appraisal—How Nationwide Licked a Texas Attorney appeared first on
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Central Insurance
AUGUST 29, 2024
Explore how high-risk business insurance affects different industries, the factors influencing rates, and strategies to reduce risk exposure and lower premiums. The post How Does High-Risk Business Insurance Differ by Industry? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 29, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Azerbaijan-managed vessel en route to China via Northern Sea Route: report appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
Georgia lawmakers this year put an end to direct-action lawsuits against trucking companies’ insurers, but that did not come soon enough to bar litigation brought by people involved in accidents with ride-sharing services.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
AUGUST 30, 2024
An article by Sean Scott published this March in Restoration & Remediation Magazine, Cyanide Residues in Fire Damaged Buildings, made the following observation, which all property insurance adjusters and those involved with fire damage should be aware of: During a structure fire, toxic gases, acids, VOC’s, and a vast array of other hazardous chemicals are … The post Are We Valuing Fire Losses Accurately and Keeping Up with the Science of Fire Loss?
CDC: Workers Compensation
AUGUST 30, 2024
Each Labor Day we honor workers and the role they play in building a strong and prosperous nation. Much like the first Labor Day more than a century ago, many of us mark this federal holiday with festivities such as parades or picnics. This year, as you head out to celebrate the end of summer with friends and loved ones, I urge you to take a moment to reflect on the contributions of the workers all around us.
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
Americans are seeking to change their insurance coverage more frequently than in the past, after a surge in premiums that’s squeezed household budgets, a new industry report shows.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
AUGUST 26, 2024
Why do claims adjusters take so long to make decisions when decisions need to be made right away? This was a question racing through my mind while reading an Order in Radius Marketing Group, Inc. v. Continental Casualty Company, 1 a bad faith case denying the insurers’ motion to dismiss. The case is still ongoing, … The post Mold, Sewage, and Delayed Adjustments or Indecision appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.
LexisNexis
AUGUST 29, 2024
By Simon Weierman Lawyers must rely on the accuracy and quality of their legal research when providing counsel to clients, drafting business agreements or writing legal documents for submission to the court. Inaccurate or non-responsive results from a search of legal databases can lead a lawyer down the wrong path, jeopardizing their legal strategy and credibility.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 29, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Harbourmaster submits recommendations following ferry’s hard grounding appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
California lawmakers passed a bill to help close the pay gap between the California Department of Insurance’s fraud detectives and officers in other state agencies.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
AUGUST 29, 2024
Steve Coombs should be at least nominated for membership into the Insurance Nerds Hall of Fame. He read my post, What Is an “Other Insurance” Clause and Why Do They Exist In Property Insurance Policies? and sent Mara Essick and me numerous articles about “other insurance” clauses. Steve Coombs co-authored The Builders Risk Book with the late … The post Observations of Other Insurance Clauses and Overlapping Coverages appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.
Wren Insurance Agency
AUGUST 28, 2024
At Wren, because we are protection minded, we always quote our home insurance policies using Replacement Cost Value (also known as RCV) on contents, versus Actual Cash Value (ACV). RCV is equal to the amount it would take to replace your contents at today's prices. ACV is tied to the value of each item taking full depreciation over time into account.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 29, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Greenhouse gas regulations: What are IMO’s next steps? appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Texas Department of Insurance will hold two public meetings in September on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s annual rate filing increase of 10% for residential and commercial properties. TDI will host a meeting on Monday, Sept.
Property Insurance Coverage Law
AUGUST 28, 2024
This morning’s post, “What Is an “Other Insurance” Clause and Why Do They Exist In Property Insurance Policies?” raises the question: “How do I deal with ‘other insurance’ clauses?” Steve Figlin wrote a comment 14 years ago to the referenced post, The Other Insurance Clause, which referenced The Guiding Principles: Possibly the ‘Agreement of the Guiding Principles’ … The post Overlapping Insurance and Other Insurance Clauses—The Guiding Principles appeared first on Property Insurance Cover
InsuredMine
AUGUST 27, 2024
Let’s talk about something that’s been a game-changer for the insurers today e-signatures. Remember the days when getting a policy signed meant printing out reams of paper, playing phone tag with clients, and praying that the postal service wouldn’t lose your important documents? Well, those days are going the way of the fax machine, thanks to the eSignatures.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 26, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Questions begin on Bayesian sinking appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Typhoon Shanshan, which struck southern Japan this week with heavy rain and strong winds, was likely intensified by climate change, according to a study from Imperial College London.
AMAXX
AUGUST 26, 2024
When an employee gets injured at work, the way a supervisor responds can have a profound impact on the outcome for both the employee and the employer. To better grasp this, let’s walk through a hypothetical scenario that illustrates two different supervisor responses to an employee’s injury and explore the potential consequences of each approach.
Splash: Finance and Insurance
AUGUST 29, 2024
New York- and Oslo-listed tanker giant Frontline has lined up a 10-ship sale and leaseback deal in China to pay back money borrowed from controlling shareholder John Fredriksen. The deal worth up to $512.1m involves CMB Financial Leasing’s commitment to cover the refinancing of 10 suezmaxes, subject to execution of final documents, the company said.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 29, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Palau suspends registration of three Russia-linked gas carriers sanctioned by the US appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Florida’s insurance commissioner in early August noted that rate increases by property-casualty insurers in the state have slowed significantly since 2023 legislative reforms were enacted, with 12 carriers asking for a small decrease this year and another two dozen filing …
AMAXX
AUGUST 27, 2024
Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. However, supervisors frequently find themselves caught between conflicting roles: being a supportive friend to employees while also fulfilling their responsibilities to management for a thorough investigation and injury prevention.
Splash: Finance and Insurance
AUGUST 27, 2024
Ulrik Andersen has emerged at Danish maritime investment firm J. Lauritzen after stepping down as chief executive of John Fredriksen-backed dry bulk player Golden Ocean Group last year. Andersen has come aboard J.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 29, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Increase in iron ore fines in Goa appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
BRINKLEY, Ark. (AP) — A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying “potentially explosive” military devices killed one person and backed up traffic for hours on the busy highway, officials said.
LexisNexis
AUGUST 27, 2024
Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg reports: " Here’s a nice decision I just got from the Eastern District of Virginia, reversing USCIS’s denial of an I-130 to my client who had previously been criminally convicted of immigration fraud in that same courthouse." Court: “USCIS, the BIA, and the government in its briefing all make much of the fact that Imran is a criminal and a fraud.
Rough Notes
AUGUST 27, 2024
The first thing to do is pause and step back; you may need some serious self-reflection Telling yourself you’ve done everything right and that you are where you are at because others have failed you is easy. It’s also wrong. By Michael Wayne Well over half of 2024 is already gone.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 26, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Canadian rail shutdown ends quickly appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 27, 2024
The saga of the Murdaugh family in South Carolina continues, now with a convenience store company suing its liability insurers for failing to defend it against a second lawsuit stemming from the sale of beer to an underage Paul Murdaugh …
LexisNexis
AUGUST 27, 2024
Eric Asimov, New York Times, Aug. 27, 2024 (gift article) "Arjav Ezekiel rose through the restaurant ranks becoming a sommelier and opening Birdie’s in Austin, Texas. Few knew of his past as an undocumented immigrant.
Word & Brown
AUGUST 30, 2024
The right sales presentation will turn your employer prospect into a customer. Whether your discussion is online or in-person, there are some basic guidelines to keep in mind when putting your presentation together. Below are five tips to help you create a winning sales presentation. 1: Do your research upfront – before you begin putting your presentation together.
Insurance Marine News
AUGUST 26, 2024
You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Russian cargo ferry sinks following Kavkaz port attack appeared first on Insurance Marine News.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 26, 2024
Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of …
LexisNexis
AUGUST 28, 2024
Position paper presented at CSIMS 2024 by Hon. Robert G. Rassp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Friends Research Institute (friendsresearch.org) Disclaimers: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not those of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
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