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Specialist Risk Group Acquires UK Claims Specialist One Claim Ltd.

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based specialist insurance intermediary, announced the acquisition of One Claim Ltd. Based in Essex, England, One Claim provides broker partners and their clients with claims management support from initial notification through to settlement. The One …

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Old Damage, New Claim: Davies Risk Head Notes Rise in ‘Soft Fraud’ in Southeast

Insurance Journal

With multiple hurricanes rocking Florida and other parts of the Southeast this year, claims professionals have said they are seeing a trend toward “soft fraud,” with more policyholders attempting to include older or unrelated damage in recent storm claims, and …

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Energy Transer Fuel Leak in Pennsylvania Lasted 16 Months, PHMSA Says

Insurance Journal

A pipeline operated by Energy Transfer LP leaked jet fuel for at least 16 months, contaminating residential water wells in Pennsylvania, and the conduit may be at risk for further incidents, according to a preliminary investigation by regulators. Residents of …

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LMI Claims Conference

Prof. Allan Manning

Realising the importance of ongoing learning, LMI held their annual conference for the claims team in Sydney last week. We also covered off the various compliance training and testing that is necessary when you hold a Australian Financial Services License.

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

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

This brief provides an overview of how several factors, including skyrocketing costs from litigation, pose risks to coverage affordability, availability, and other potential economic outcomes for Georgia residents. Injury claim severity in the state is slightly higher than in the rest of the country.

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Florida Braces for Potential Gulf Hurricane Strike This Week

Insurance Journal

The US Gulf Coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle is at risk of a hurricane strike by the end of the week as a patch of turbulent weather in the Atlantic becomes more organized. Currently a swirl of thunderstorms …

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Avoiding Common Home Insurance Claims During Renovations

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

However, amidst the excitement, it's crucial to undertake precautions to avoid common pitfalls that could lead to home insurance claims. This can lead to significant water damage, a common cause of home insurance claims.