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Court Permits Parties to Cure Defective Diversity Jurisdiction in Suit Against Underwriters at Lloyd’s

The Property Insurance Law Observer

Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, et al. 2024), to preserve diversity jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York permitted a plaintiff insured to drop non-diverse, dispensable defendant Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London (“Underwriters”) which subscribed to a commercial property insurance policy.

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

The Insurance Pro

How Life Insurance Products Develop Returns The return on cash values is driven by unique elements depending on the type of life insurance policy. For whole life insurance , we focus on the dividend interest rate. For universal life insurance policies we focus on the interest rate payable on the policy.

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What is a Managing General Agent (MGA) in Insurance?

Distinguished

A Managing General Agent (MGA) is a specialized type of insurance intermediary that has underwriting authority granted by an insurer. Unlike agents or brokers, MGAs can bind coverage, price policies, and handle claims they essentially act as an extension of an insurer. How do MGAs Differ From Insurance Brokers?

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How to Get a $5 Million Life Insurance Policy: A Complete Guide

RiskQuoter

Learn everything you need to know about securing a $5 million life insurance policy, including underwriting, choosing the right company, and key factors that influence your rates. The post How to Get a $5 Million Life Insurance Policy: A Complete Guide appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.

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Intelligent Underwriting Strategic Business Value for Group, Voluntary Benefits and Worksite Insurers

Majesco

The business value of intelligent, AI-powered underwriting solutions, business processes and operating models is driving operational efficiencies, productivity, and profitability. As reflected in Majesco’s 2022 Strategic Priorities Research , 25-30% of insurers have implemented a digital underwriting workbench.

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What is a Loss History Report?

TGS

Policy Information Details of the insurance policies under which the claims were filed. Insurance companies rely on these reports to assess risk when underwriting a new policy. The most common report is the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (C.L.U.E.) Lets make insurance simple.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

Distinguished

Brokers also help interpret legal precedents and case law, including issues of negligence, duty to maintain clauses, and the concealment or misrepresentation clauses found in insurance policies. About Katie Vespia Katie is the President of Distinguisheds Real Estate program and started her insurance career with Distinguished in 2007.

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