Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, now in federal prison, has surrendered his law license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The Georgia Supreme Court, in a brief decision on Tuesday, accepted Oxendine’s …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Korea branch, a license to operate in Seoul and begin selling commercial property/casualty insurance throughout Korea. Starr Insurance reported that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. “Korea is one of the largest commercial …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

PCF Senior Benefits Practice Leader, Jason Milz, shares some tips to help begin your journey as a Medicare licensed insurance professional. This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services. The demand for experienced Medicare guidance is …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The issue raised in this title usually arises with policyholders not wanting to pay a public adjuster fee because the public adjuster service contract was not valid or the public adjusters license lapsed sometime during the contract. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 13, 2024

As I indicated in that post, it appeared that Patronis was warning people of the scammers and bad actors that … The post Florida Department of Financial Services Recognizes The Value of Licensed Public Insurance Adjusters appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The recently issued Emergency Rule 69BER24-4 in Florida creates a concerning conflict with Xactimate’s license agreement, highlighting yet another way the insurance industry exercises control over claims adjusting practices.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As a follow-up to my post, Everybody Must Follow the LawInsurance Restoration Contractors Need to Stop Acting as Public Adjusters or Face Fines and Class Action Lawsuits, a Consent Order 1 was recently issued by the Iowa Insurance Commissioner in which Darren Reeves and his companies, Darren Reeves Roofing LLC and Darren Reeves Construction LLC, … (..)

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Florida’s chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, whose office oversees insurance agent and adjuster licensing, along with insurance fraud investigations, plans to step down and run for Congress next year. News outlets reported that Patronis, a staunch supporter of President-elect Donald …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It is obviously a political response to the CBS 60 Minutes documentary noted in CBS 60 … The post Stop Using Licensed Contractor Bids For Claim Estimates—A Quick Analysis of Florida’s Imperfect Emergency Rule of Property Loss Adjusting appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Managing adjusters across multiple lines of business and in many states is notoriously painful. The complications of state nuances, the tightening timelines for customer communications in the wake of natural …

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Central Insurance

AUGUST 15, 2024

You’ve earned your Idaho contractor license—now what? Learn the crucial steps to safeguard your business with expert tips from Central Insurance The post You Just Got Your Idaho Contractor License, Now What? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, including of its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) granted Fortegra UK the license, … The Fortegra Group Inc., the Jacksonville, Florida-based specialty insurer and subsidiary of Tiptree Inc., announced it has received regulatory approval to launch a UK subsidiary, called Fortegra Insurance Company UK.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 26, 2024

Caden Tellier, whose mom once held an Alabama insurance producer license, played quarterback for Morgan Academy … A high school football player in Alabama died after he suffered a brain injury in a Friday night game, according to multiple news reports.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

Thousands of dollars, a lost job, denied insurance coverage and the possibility of a suspended law license for a Mississippi workers’ compensation attorney, apparently. What’s in a name? It all has to do with injured workers – both named Dorothy …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This edition of Interational People Moves details appointments at the brokers Price Forbes and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here. Price Forbes Bermuda Promotes Kelley to CEO Price Forbes Bermuda announced the promotion of Carrie Kelley to …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 18, 2024

Investigators with Florida’s Department of Financial Services last week charged a south Florida man with acting as a public adjuster without a license and defrauding policyholders of more than $34,000. It’s the second time in 14 months Giorgio Giovanni Gonzalez …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 28, 2024

to form and license Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange, a homeowners insurance reciprocal exchange. The Texas Department of Insurance approved an application from Porch Group Inc. Porch said that forming PIRE is a key step in its strategy to increase profitability …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A North Carolina insurance agent who was penalized by regulators almost 20 years ago has given up her producer license after she was charged with pocketing insurance premiums. Lori Ann Crisp, 56, of Kannapolis, was charged with forgery, embezzlement and …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Nonresident surplus lines brokers working in Alabama, like their in-state brethren, must secure a $50,000 fidelity bond to be licensed in the state, starting Jan. The Alabama Department of Insurance posted the bulletin last week. A form is available …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Falling out of compliance can have real consequences for everyone from insurance agencies, carriers, MGAs, and MGUs, to individual producers, adjusters, and dually licensed broker-dealers. Insurance compliance is serious business.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. You and your bestie booked a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country train trip to celebrate your biggest professional accomplishment to date. What could go wrong? Sadly, an emergency appendectomy derails your plans two …

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RiskQuoter

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The post The Prudential Advantage: Insights From A licensed Life Insurance Agent appeared first on RiskQuoter.com. Prudential is one of the most competitive life insurance companies for high risk health issues such as HIV, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, as well as for tobacco users, private pilots and much more.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

According to the L&I, there are more than 250 licensed farm … A Pasco farm labor contractor faces nearly $140,000 in fines for violations uncovered during a Washington State Department of Labor & Industries investigation that include withholding information from worker.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2024

Falling out of compliance can have real consequences for everyone from insurance agencies, carriers, MGAs, and MGUs, to individual producers, adjusters, and dually licensed broker-dealers. Insurance compliance is serious business.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Specialty carrier Relm Insurance said it has launched a managing general agent licensed in all 50 states. Relm also said Keith Lavigne has joined as head of underwriting US. He will report to Relm CEO and founder Joseph Ziolowski.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Hidden Cost of Manual License Verifications Keeping insurance producers’ licenses and appointments compliant is a critical responsibility shared by nearly everyone in the insurance distribution channel. This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. However, plenty of …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 20, 2024

PCF Senior Benefits Practice Leader, Jason Milz, shares how partnering with a licensed insurance agent helps you effectively manage and reduce your prescription drug costs for 2024. This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services. For …

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Redbird Agents

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This unique number ties your licensing credentials to your records nationwide, simplifying compliance and connecting you with your state’s department of insurance, insurance companies, and clients. Unlike a license number, which is state-specific, the NPN is a national identifier that follows you throughout your career.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In my recent articles, The Façade of Consumer Protection: How Florida’s Political Leadership Continues to Favor Insurance Companies Over Policyholders — Are Florida’s Politicians in Bed with the Insurance Industry and Florida’s Emergency Ethical Rule Conflicts with Xactimate’s License Agreement – Another Example of Insurance Industry Control in Florida, (..)

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

For example, Florida has the following statute prohibiting referral fees to those who are not licensed … The post Public Adjusters Should Not Violate Referral Fee Statutes and Regulations: The Pending Case Involving Scott Favre appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Is there a certain way you should approach when door knocking?

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PSM Brokerage

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Navigating DOI Appointment Fees by State As an insurance agent, understanding the Department of Insurance (DOI) fees for licensing, exams, and renewals is crucial for managing your practice and budget effectively. Partner with PSM Brokerage for Success At PSM Brokerage, we understand that navigating licensing requirements can be complex.

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Agency Height

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Learn how to get an insurance license in all 50 states. Discover the steps and tips for managing multi-state licenses efficiently.

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Redbird Agents

APRIL 15, 2024

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Adjuster licensing is famously terrible. This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Ask anyone who has ever been an adjuster. Or handled adjuster compliance. Or even regulated adjusters for their state department of insurance. There are a …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

According to the L&I, there are more than 250 licensed farm … A Pasco farm labor contractor faces nearly $140,000 in fines for violations uncovered during a Washington State Department of Labor & Industries investigation that include withholding information from worker.

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