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State High Court Nixes Policy Cancellation Over ‘Ambiguous’ Communications

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 3, 2025

An insurer failed to properly cancel a workers’ compensation policy because its multiple notices and other conduct were not “definite, certain, and unambiguous” as to the status of the coverage. As a result, Ace America Insurance Co. is obligated to …

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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

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California State Fund Declaring 15% Dividend for 2024 Policy Year

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 1, 2025

State Compensation Insurance Fund in California announced that it will declare a $149 million dividend to qualifying policyholders with policies that took effect between Jan. This dividend equals roughly 15% of the estimated annual premium …

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Actuary Group Forecasts Climate Change to Have Massive GDP Hit Without Policy Action

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

That is if immediate policy actions on risks posed by climate change are not … Here’s stark warning in a new report from a group of actuaries: the global economy could face a 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090.

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Trigger Warning: Cyber Policy Wordings to Impact Coverage for Tech Outage

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

Industry stakeholders continue to try to get a grasp of the implications from last week’s massive technology outage affecting motley industries around the world, but the theme of policy language is reoccurring for a cyber insurance industry not known for …

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Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy Upheld on Appeal

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that the state bar association’s diversity policy of setting aside a certain number of its governance seats for members of under-represented minority groups is a legal exercise of the association’s First Amendment right …

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Louisiana Citizens Ends Assessment on Property Policies Ahead of Schedule

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 17, 2025

The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Louisiana Citizens) Board of Directors voted last week to end the 1.36% assessment it makes on all residential and commercial property insurance policies in the state in April of this year. The assessment, which …

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Safeco to Stop Writing New Condo and Renter Policies in California

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Safeco, a Liberty subsidiary, is preparing to stop writing new condo and rental policies in California at the beginning of next year. It appears another insurance carrier is turning sour on wildfire-prone California. Liberty stopped writing new condo or rental …

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Castle Key Nonrenewing 33,000 Policies as Florida Mulls Special Session on Condos

Insurance Journal

JULY 28, 2024

Allstate’s Florida subsidiaries are nonrenewing some 33,000 condominium unit policies over the next several months, delivering another blow for beleaguered condo owners across the state. The Palm Beach Post reported that Castle Key Indemnity and Castle Key Insurance have begun …

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Conflicting Federal Policies May Cost Residents Near Dams More on Flood Insurance

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 …

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TWIA Actuarial Committee Recommends 10% Rate Increase for 2025 Policies

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Actuarial & Underwriting Committee voted on Monday, July 15 to recommend that the TWIA Board of Directors approve a rate filing to increase rates by 10% for 2025 residential policies and by 10% for 2025 …

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Insurance Broker Caught Pocketing $137K Commissions by Forging Policy Applications

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

An insurance broker who collected nearly $137,000 in sales commissions by submitting fabricated insurance applications for end-of-life insurance policies in clients’ names without their knowledge, and used those clients’ personal and banking information to pay for those policies, was sentenced …

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Allied World Policy Doesn’t Cover Troubled Sperm Bank’s Lawsuits, Court Says

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 25, 2024

In the case of a Georgia-based sperm bank, it’s when the injured party sends the letter a date that came before the clearly worded policy … At what point does a demand from an injured party constitute an insurance claim?

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University of California Purchases Sensor-Triggered Earthquake Parametric Policy

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 2, 2024

What is being called the first sensor-triggered earthquake parametric insurance policy in the U.S. was purchased by The University of California. Liberty Mutual Reinsurance, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, and Safehub, a technology provider in seismic sensor and risk …

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Court, Not Board, Must Decide If Insurer’s Conduct After Canceling Policy Was Negligent

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 12, 2024

Claims that a workers’ compensation insurer’s conduct after it canceled a policy were negligent are for a court, not the state’s workers’ compensation board, to decide, the Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. had succeeded before both …

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Audit Finds Some Florida Citizens’ Policies Over Limit, Small Use of Clearinghouse

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 28, 2024

has a few issues it needs to address, including policies with coverage values above its statutory limit, not sending enough renewals to its Clearinghouse, and failing to beef up its computer security measures, according … Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp.,

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Michigan DIFS Urges Residents to Review Policies Amid Winter Risks

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is urging residents to review their auto, home, and renters’ insurance policies to ensure they fully understand their coverage and have a plan to pay policy deductibles in the event of …

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Progressive to Pay Policy Limits in Fatal Boat Crash That Involved Murdaugh’s Son

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Progressive Insurance will pay $500,000, the policy limits, to the family of a young woman killed in a 2019 boat crash involving Alex Murdaugh’s youngest son, essentially ending the family’s legal actions in the tragedy. Progressive, which insured the boat …

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SURE and SageSure Launch Non-Admitted Business Owners Policy in California

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange in partnership with SageSure launched a non-admitted business owners policy in California. The program will service more than 400 business classes across eight industries, including restaurants, offices, wholesale, habitational, lessor risks, retail, service, and artisan contractors.

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State Residual Markets See Policy Count Double in 5 Years: AM Best

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

According to insurance industry ratings firm AM Best, the policy counts of personal and commercial property Fair Access … State-sponsored residual property markets have seen in influx of risks come in since 2018, with some states growing by more than 200%.

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Deeper Analysis of How to Interpret Insurance Policy Language—Where Insurance Coverage Nerds Go for the Weekend

Property Insurance Coverage Law

JANUARY 4, 2025

This … The post Deeper Analysis of How to Interpret Insurance Policy LanguageWhere Insurance Coverage Nerds Go for the Weekend appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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What Damages Are Covered by a CGL Policy?

Central Insurance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Learn what damages a CGL policy covers, common exclusions, and how tailored endorsements protect contractors and builders. The post What Damages Are Covered by a CGL Policy? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Carolina Woman Charged with Using Mom’s Name to Get Policy, Filing Bogus Claim

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A North Carolina woman is set for a court appearance later this month after she was charged with filing a claim on her deceased mom’s house – for damage that occurred before the insurance policy was purchased. Cindy Ramzi Hanna, …

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Florida Citizens Policy Count Dips Below 1 Million for First Time in Two Years

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

has dropped below 1 million policies in force for the first time since July 2022, a milestone that officials said reflects an ongoing depopulation program and an improving market in the state. Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Since January of …

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Streamlining Policy Issuance and Servicing with BPO: Key Benefits for Insurance Carriers

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In the ever-evolving insurance industry, efficiency and accuracy in policy issuance and servicing are crucial to maintaining competitiveness and delivering a superior customer experience. This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. Insurance carriers are under constant pressure …

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Florida’s Citizens Suspends Binding on Policies as Another Storm Churns in the Gulf

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

the largest insurer in the state, has suspended binding on policies, statewide, as yet another hurricane approaches from the Carribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp., As of Monday, Nov. 4, “Agents may not bind …

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Optimizing Policy Renewal and Retention with Selectsys BPO Services: Strategies for Insurance Success

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In the highly competitive insurance industry, the policy lifecycle doesn’t end with the initial sale. This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. Instead, the renewal and retention phases are critical touchpoints that can significantly impact an insurer’s …

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Furniture Store Insurance: The Five Policies You Need to Protect Your Business

Central Insurance

JULY 30, 2024

Furniture store insurance is a handful of policies designed to protect your business. Learn the right policies to protect your physical assets and ensure your operations can quickly recover after disruptions.

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Optimizing Policy Renewal and Retention with Selectsys BPO Services: Strategies for Insurance Success

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the highly competitive insurance industry, the policy lifecycle doesn’t end with the initial sale. This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. Instead, the renewal and retention phases are critical touchpoints that can significantly impact an insurer’s …

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Slain UnitedHealth Executive Puts New Focus on CEO Safety Policy

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive who was fatally shot in New York on Wednesday morning had no personal security detail, a circumstance that could prompt swift changes inside corporate boardrooms, especially as the global political environment grows more unstable. Brian …

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Florida OIR Extends Order, Barring Policy Cancels or Nonrenews Until Dec. 10

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Florida’s insurance commissioner this week issued emergency orders, extending some policyholder cancellation protections in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The orders, seen here and here, are in line with similar actions taken after hurricanes. The orders: Extend grace …

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The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Insurance policyholders do not read the insurance policies that are sold to them. The insurance contracts are not even provided to the policyholder until after the product is purchased.

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Ford Joins Harley in Scaling Back DEI Policies Amid Backlash

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 28, 2024

Ford Motor Co. told employees it would modify its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and end participation in a notable ranking by an LGBTQ advocacy group, joining a series of companies including Lowe’s Cos. and Harley-Davidson Inc. in curtailing some …

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What is a “Dwelling” “Structure” or Not a “Building Structure” Under Homeowners Policy? Policy Definitions and Reading the Full Policy Are Keys to Finding Coverage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Coverage litigation is sometimes a game of interpreting the language of a complicated document, the insurance policy. This post is a reminder to study When Words Collide: Policy Interpretation Doctrines and the 10 Commandments. Understand your Insurance Policy BetterRTFP!

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Lowe’s Scraps Some DEI Policies as Activist Claims a New Win

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 27, 2024

Lowe’s Cos. is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the latest American company to end such initiatives following a series of activists attacks on firms that promote DEI. The home-improvement retailer will no longer participate in surveys for …

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Business Insurance for LLCs: What Policies Do You Need for Full Coverage?

Central Insurance

AUGUST 21, 2024

Explore key policies like general liability, property, and professional liability insurance, ensuring full coverage for your business. The post Business Insurance for LLCs: What Policies Do You Need for Full Coverage? Learn why business insurance for LLCs is essential to protect your assets and operations.

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Young Drivers Warned That Policy ‘Fronting” Is Fraud

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 26, 2024

One in six (17%) young drivers admit to being on a ‘fronted’ policy, which is illegal, according to research by United Kingdom insurer Aviva. Fronting is a form of insurance fraud where the young driver is listed as a named …

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If Flood Insurance Lapsed, FEMA Extends Grace Period to Renew Policies

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Residents in the states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the …

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Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

There is a practical aspect of this—you want to represent people and businesses … The post Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy? appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

Property Insurance

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Brokers: How to Handle Client Policy Cancellations | Solstice

Solstice Insurance Broker

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Insurance policy cancellations. Dealing with them is hard and many brokers aren't quite sure what to say or how to handle the situation. That's why it's super important to have a solid process in place.

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What Policies Have Worked to Fight Climate Change? Answer: When the Polluter Pays.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 26, 2024

To figure out what really works when nations try to fight climate change, researchers looked at 1,500 ways countries have tried to curb heat-trapping gases. Their answer: Not many have done the job. And success often means someone has to …

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Insurance Policy Assignment Provisions: What They Are and When Insurers Have to Consent

Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 18, 2024

Many policyholders forget that their insurance policy is a contract and is subject, with exceptions, to the usual laws of contract. An issue that frequently arises is whether the named insured is able to assign insurance proceeds under the policy to another. The answer to that question is dependent on the type of coverage sought.

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Tow Truck Insurance: The Six Policies You Need for Your Business

Central Insurance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Six must-have tow truck insurance policies to protect your fleet, manage risk, and safeguard your business. The post Tow Truck Insurance: The Six Policies You Need for Your Business appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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State High Court Nixes Policy Cancellation Over ‘Ambiguous’ Communications

Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

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California State Fund Declaring 15% Dividend for 2024 Policy Year

Actuary Group Forecasts Climate Change to Have Massive GDP Hit Without Policy Action

Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends

Trigger Warning: Cyber Policy Wordings to Impact Coverage for Tech Outage

Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy Upheld on Appeal

Louisiana Citizens Ends Assessment on Property Policies Ahead of Schedule

Safeco to Stop Writing New Condo and Renter Policies in California

Castle Key Nonrenewing 33,000 Policies as Florida Mulls Special Session on Condos

Conflicting Federal Policies May Cost Residents Near Dams More on Flood Insurance

TWIA Actuarial Committee Recommends 10% Rate Increase for 2025 Policies

Insurance Broker Caught Pocketing $137K Commissions by Forging Policy Applications

Allied World Policy Doesn’t Cover Troubled Sperm Bank’s Lawsuits, Court Says

University of California Purchases Sensor-Triggered Earthquake Parametric Policy

Court, Not Board, Must Decide If Insurer’s Conduct After Canceling Policy Was Negligent

Audit Finds Some Florida Citizens’ Policies Over Limit, Small Use of Clearinghouse

Michigan DIFS Urges Residents to Review Policies Amid Winter Risks

Progressive to Pay Policy Limits in Fatal Boat Crash That Involved Murdaugh’s Son

SURE and SageSure Launch Non-Admitted Business Owners Policy in California

State Residual Markets See Policy Count Double in 5 Years: AM Best

Deeper Analysis of How to Interpret Insurance Policy Language—Where Insurance Coverage Nerds Go for the Weekend

What Damages Are Covered by a CGL Policy?

Carolina Woman Charged with Using Mom’s Name to Get Policy, Filing Bogus Claim

Florida Citizens Policy Count Dips Below 1 Million for First Time in Two Years

Streamlining Policy Issuance and Servicing with BPO: Key Benefits for Insurance Carriers

Florida’s Citizens Suspends Binding on Policies as Another Storm Churns in the Gulf

Optimizing Policy Renewal and Retention with Selectsys BPO Services: Strategies for Insurance Success

Furniture Store Insurance: The Five Policies You Need to Protect Your Business

Optimizing Policy Renewal and Retention with Selectsys BPO Services: Strategies for Insurance Success

Slain UnitedHealth Executive Puts New Focus on CEO Safety Policy

Florida OIR Extends Order, Barring Policy Cancels or Nonrenews Until Dec. 10

The Majority of Insurance Agents Do Not Read the Policies They Sell—Many Professionals in the Insurance Service Sector Fail to Read the Full Policy

Ford Joins Harley in Scaling Back DEI Policies Amid Backlash

What is a “Dwelling” “Structure” or Not a “Building Structure” Under Homeowners Policy? Policy Definitions and Reading the Full Policy Are Keys to Finding Coverage

Lowe’s Scraps Some DEI Policies as Activist Claims a New Win

Business Insurance for LLCs: What Policies Do You Need for Full Coverage?

Young Drivers Warned That Policy ‘Fronting” Is Fraud

If Flood Insurance Lapsed, FEMA Extends Grace Period to Renew Policies

Is the Address Correct on the Property Insurance Policy?

Brokers: How to Handle Client Policy Cancellations | Solstice

What Policies Have Worked to Fight Climate Change? Answer: When the Polluter Pays.

Insurance Policy Assignment Provisions: What They Are and When Insurers Have to Consent

Tow Truck Insurance: The Six Policies You Need for Your Business

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