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New Triple-I Issue Brief Puts the Spotlight on Georgia’s Insurance Affordability Crisis

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Tort reform is discussed as a legislative solution to the challenge of legal system abuse excessive policyholder or plaintiff attorney practices that increase costs and time to settle insurance claims. Injury claim severity in the state is slightly higher than in the rest of the country.

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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness.

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5 Best Practices for Effective Claims Reviews

Risk Management Monitor

Another company may have an unusually high experience modification rate that they want to bring down by reducing the frequency of worker injuries. The policyholder’s unique objectives should drive decisions about how often to conduct the claims reviews, what types of claims to include and where to dive into the greatest detail.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

These legal factors are critical when it comes to determining liability in cases where unresolved violations have led to damages or injuries. These cases often focus on whether an insurer is required to cover damages when a policyholder has violated housing codes or other regulations.

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Housing Code Violations in San Francisco: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

These legal factors are critical when it comes to determining liability in cases where unresolved violations have led to damages or injuries. These cases often focus on whether an insurer is required to cover damages when a policyholder has violated housing codes or other regulations.

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Tips for Buying Home Insurance

Bankers Insurance

The homeowners insurance market is complicated and dynamic, and many policyholders have experienced increased rates in recent years despite no changes to their coverage or claims filed. Homeowners can submit a claim if they are at fault for another party’s losses, such as bodily injuries and property damage. Explore discounts.

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Blog Post: DIR Announces 2025 California Workers’ Comp User Funding Assessment Rates

LexisNexis

Oakland, CA -- The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued the 2025 assessments that workers’ compensation insurers are required to collect from policyholders to cover the budget of the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and five related programs set up by state lawmakers.