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January 14, 2022
 
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National

 

What the Supreme Court Justices Said in Blocking OSHA's COVID-19 Workplace Rule

The Supreme Court yesterday blocked the Biden Administration from implementing an order requiring businesses with more than 100 employees...
 

Workplace Class Action Payouts Unexpectedly Grew During Pandemic in 2021

The cost of settling workplace class-action lawsuits reached a record high in 2021, defying expectations that the COVID-19 pandemic would...
 

As Natural Snowfalls Fade, Athletes Face More Falls With Manmade Snow

A British skier crashes through wooden fencing on a downhill corner and slams into a pole, breaking his leg. An American hits an icy...
 

Record Number Signing Up for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance

More than 14.2 million people have selected 2022 health insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act since open enrollment began...
 

People Moves: Chubb Names Spitzer Treasurer, Harkin CFO North America; Arch Re Fac Promotes Hernandez, Others as CEO Vivian Retires

Chubb Names Spitzer Treasurer; Harkin Appointed CFO for North America Insurance Chubb Ltd. announced that Drew Spitzer has been appointed...
 

Supreme Court Halts OSHA Vaccine/Test Mandate; Allows Rule on Health Workers

A divided U.S. Supreme Court blocked the centerpiece of President Joe Biden's push to get more people vaccinated amid a Covid-19 surge,...
 

5 Tips to Help Retain Talent During 'The Great Resignation'

The talent war is about to get fiercer thanks to "The Great Resignation." Millions of U.S. workers have quit their jobs, and research...
 

Navigating Today’s E&S Markets

For brokers and agents to navigate the market successfully, Brent Winans, vice president of Clear Advantage Risk Management, said it takes...
 

The Important Two-Letter Word Carriers Will Need to Use in 2022

One of the most important words insurance carriers will need to know heading into 2022 is simple: No. At least, that's...
 
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East

 

Survivors of Deadly Bronx Fire File Suit, Alleging Landlords Knew of Safety Problems

Survivors of a Bronx apartment building fire that killed 17 people last week have already filed a lawsuit, charging that the landlords...
 

Christmas Tree Fire Caused Philadelphia Blaze That Killed 12 Relatives, Say Officials

A Christmas tree fire caused the blaze that killed 12 relatives in a Philadelphia rowhome duplex, investigators confirmed Tuesday as they...
 

Investigators at Scene of Suburban Philadelphia Medical Helicopter Crash

Federal investigators pored over the wreckage of a medical helicopter a day after it crash-landed without loss of life next to a church...
 
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Midwest

 

Indiana Coal Miner Dies in Underground Accident

A coal miner died in an underground accident in southern Indiana, authorities said. The incident occurred late Jan. 7 at the Sunrise mine...
 

People Moves: McGriff Names Lundin SVP of Energy Practice; Rockford Mutual Promotes Two

McGriff Names Kevin Lundin as SVP and Producer of Energy Practice McGriff has named Kevin Lundin to its Energy Practice as a senior vice...
 

Indianapolis Denies FedEx Shooting Victims' $2 Million Payout Request

The city of Indianapolis effectively denied a request for over $2 million in compensation made by three members of the Sikh community...
 
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Southeast

 

Florida Lawsuit Charges United P&C With RICO Violations in Widespread Claims Denials

In the ongoing war between restoration companies and insurers in Florida, contractors suing carriers in assignment-of-benefits claims is...
 

In Fireworks Factory Explosion, James River Must Defend Owners, Court Says

A federal appeals court has found that an insurance carrier has a duty to its policyholders in wrongful death and injury litigation, all...
 

Princess Cruise Lines Pleads Guilty to Probation Violation in Waste Dumping Case

Princess Cruises has pleaded guilty Wednesday to violating its probation related to previous environmental crimes. Company officials...
 
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South Central

 

LDI Issues C&D Order Against Baton Rouge Agent

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has issued a cease and desist order for a Baton Rouge agent who allegedly failed to remit clients'...
 

Court Rejects Louisiana Pastor's Virus Restrictions Suit

A Louisiana pastor's lawsuit over Gov. John Bel Edwards' past COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings was rejected for a second time...
 

Louisiana's Stonetrust Goes Live with Insurity Workers' Comp Solution

Insurity, a provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced that workers' compensation insurer...
 
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West

 

Children of Dead Sex Abuse Victim Sue Under New California Law

After decades of dealing with the boyhood trauma of being molested by a priest, Jim Bartko sued the Roman Catholic church two years ago...
 

Firing Upheld for California Cops Who Played Video Game During Holdup

A California appellate court has ruled that two Los Angeles police officers were properly fired for playing Pokemon Go instead of...
 

Homeowners of America Rolling out in New Mexico

Homeowners of America, a property/casualty insurance provider and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc., launched its service in New Mexico....
 

People Moves: K2 in California Moves Farrell to Primary Leadership; CLARA Analytics Names Jones Chief Marketing Officer

K2 Insurance Services announced that Partners General Insurance Agency President Tom Farrell has taken over the primary leadership...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Generali's Boardroom Battle Escalates With Resignation of No. 2 Investor

A boardroom battle at Generali has escalated after the No.2 investor in Italy's biggest insurer resigned from the board in a challenge to...
 

Canada's Insured Catastrophe Losses Exceed C$2 Billion in 2021: CatIQ

Canada's total insured catastrophe losses were C$2.04 billion (US$1.63 billion) to date, landing the year in the top five loss years for...
 

Teenaged Cyber Prodigy Stumbles Onto Software Flaw Letting Him Hijack Teslas

David Colombo, a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher in Germany, came upon the biggest discovery of his young career by accident. He was...
 

Container Shipping Giant Maersk Speeds Up Decarbonization Target by a Decade

COPENHAGEN - Container shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk now plans to achieve net zero emissions in its business by 2040, a decade...
 

LIC Could Begin Issuing Public Shares for India's Biggest IPO by Mid-March: Sources

Life Insurance Corp. (LIC), India's largest insurer, could publish key details of its mammoth initial public offering (IPO) this month...
 

People Moves: Everest Re Promotes Klinger to Lead Int'l Reinsurance; HDI Global Hires Chubb's Carberry as Head of U/W, Ireland; HSBC's Rutherford to Aon's UK FI Team

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Everest Re, HDI Global and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

Self-Driving Trucks: Looking at the Risks

I came across this article on Insurance Journal (of course!) today. Can a Self-Driving 40-Ton Truck Be Safe? Developers Say Yes But...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Agents can use modern communication tools to personalize their experience at scale. As the face of insurance companies, agents...
 
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Discover how your company can attract and retain top talent and manage growth with technology that simplifies office space...
 
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