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June 10, 2022
 
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National

 

Chubb Not Declaring Itself Net Zero, CEO Greenberg Says

In addition to predicting greater geopolitical volatility driven by global food and energy insecurity, Chubb's chief executive warned...
 

Supreme Court to Soon Decide Whether to Hear Bayer's Weedkiller Case

The U.S. Supreme Court could announce as soon as Monday whether it will hear Bayer's bid to dismiss claims its Roundup weedkiller causes...
 

Simone Biles, Other Women Seek $1 Billion-Plus From FBI Over Nassar

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than...
 

U.S. Agency Upgrades Tesla Autopilot Safety Probe, Step Before Possible Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday said it was upgrading its probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles with...
 

Concerned Scientists: Climate Ties U.S. Wildfires and Water Together in Many Ways

A provider of predictive data and analytics for climate risk and resilience is partnering with global environmental organization The...
 

Piecing Together Coverage in Live Events

Tough Insurance Market Remains as COVID Restrictions Ease The upcoming summer months promise to bring a resurgence of festivals,...
 

Insurers, Self-Insureds Now Facing $9B in Black-Lung Liabilities, Milliman Says

The U.S. coal industry may be shrinking rapidly as the country shifts to renewable energy, but insurers' and self-insured companies'...
 

Nursing Malpractice Coverage Brings Peace of Mind

Health care is a highly complex and ever-changing environment that can lend itself to high-risk, and life-threating, situations. Healthcare...
 

P/C Insurance Giants and Innovators

The giant innovator on the cover of this edition teases to the content in these pages, including the accounts of two...
 
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East

 

Mohegan Sun Casino Dealt a Loss on COVID-19 Insurance Claim

A Connecticut casino and resort operator has lost its bid to obtain insurance reimbursement for business losses due to the COVID-19...
 

New York's NXG Agency Joins Patriot Growth Services

Patriot Growth Insurance Services announced that NXG Insurance Agency Group in Kingston, New York has joined its agency partnership. The...
 

People Moves: Travelers' Zimmerman Moves to MAPFRE; Bigglestone to Succeed Provost at Vermont Captive Unit; Koch Named New Jersey Workers' Comp Chief Judge

MAPFRE USA Hires Zimmerman to Lead Commercial Lines MAPFRE USA, a leading personal and commercial auto writer and home insurer in...
 

Maine Pays $395K to Settle Corrections Officer's Discrimination Lawsuit

The state of Maine is paying $395,000 to a former corrections officer to settle her claims of harassment and discrimination. Autumn...
 
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Midwest

 

Missouri Court: Geico Ordered to Pay $5.2 Million Award to Woman Who Contracted STD

The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District has affirmed a $5.2 million judgment against Geico in a case involving a Jackson County...
 

Ohio Distribution Center Heavily Damaged by Storm

A Meijer distribution center in western Ohio was heavily damaged Wednesday evening as employees inside heeded tornado warnings and sought...
 

Wisconsin Ag Company to Settle $180,000 EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

Baumann Farms LLP, a major agricultural company in central Wisconsin, will pay $180,812.50 and provide other significant relief to settle...
 
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Southeast

 

Citizens Adds Thousands of Policies But Has Yet to Complete Reinsurance Needs

Two developments at Citizens Property Insurance Corp. show how tough the Florida market continues to be, even after recent legislative...
 

Florida Must Pay $1.2 Million for Destroying Sickened Citrus Trees, Jury Finds

The owner of a commercial nursery has won a $1.2 million judgment against the Florida Department of Agriculture in the latest verdict...
 

North Carolina Asbestos Suit vs. Ford, Other Parts Makers Moves Ahead

A federal lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. and other manufacturers of auto parts that contained asbestos is proceeding, after a judge in...
 
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South Central

 

No injuries After Explosion at Texas LNG facility

No injuries were reported Wednesday after what police initially described as an explosion at a liquefied natural gas terminal in...
 

Justice Department Starts Probe Into Louisiana State Police

The U.S. Justice Department is opening a "pattern-or-practice" investigation into the Louisiana State Police amid mounting evidence that...
 
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West

 

Deaf Job Applicant in Oregon Wins $225K Settlement for Discrimination

A Portland, Oregon, software company and its staffing agency will each pay $112,500 to a deaf job applicant who said they refused to hire...
 

Washington Family Sues City Following Landslide and Home Collapse

A Bellevue, Washington, family who lost their home when it was pushed off its foundation during a January landslide filed a lawsuit this...
 

Another Analysis Calls out Potential for Severe Wildfire Season in U.S. West

As the U.S. West heads into the hot, dry summer months, a growing number of indications point to a potentially bad wildfire season. In...
 

PCF Acquires Medical Insurance Specialist Mike Haffar in California

PCF Insurance Services acquired Mike Haffar Insurance Services Inc. located in West Covina, California. Mike Haffar is an insurance and...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Reuters: Russia's State-Owned RNRC to Reinsure Russian Oil Shipments: Sources

State-controlled Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC) is now the main reinsurer of Russian ships, including Sovcomflot's fleet,...
 

World's Biggest Re/Insurers Expanding in Africa, but Climate Change Could Hit Profits

The world's biggest insurers are expanding in Africa, looking to tap growth promised by a rising population and middle class, but climate...
 

Insurance Ban on Russian Tankers Could Help Cut Moscow's Energy Revenues: Yellen

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a plan to ban European and UK firms from insuring tanker shipments of Russian oil could help...
 

African Insurers and Banks Form Alliance to Tackle Biodiversity Crisis

Many of Africa's biggest banks and insurers have joined forces to tackle the continent's biodiversity crisis while at the same time...
 

Beijing Gives Initial Green Light to Revive Ant Group's IPO as Crackdown Eases: Sources

China's central leadership has given billionaire Jack Ma's Ant Group a tentative green light to revive its initial public offering (IPO),...
 

Historic Levels of Rainfall Cause Floods in Central China, Killing at Least 10

At least 10 people have been killed and three are missing in flooding in the central Chinese province of Hunan, while a landslide buried...
 

Legal Technology Firm TCDI Agrees to Acquire Aon's eDiscovery Practice

TCDI, theGreensboro, N.C.-based provider of legal services, software and cyber security, announced it has signed a definitive agreement...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

2 Hurricane Season Tips

June 1 marks the beginning of the most insurance-y time of the year. It's the beginning of the annual Atlantic Hurricane Season. Oh yes....
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Behind the Scenes of the Fastest Home & Auto Rollout in Modern Insurance History

Branch Insurance expanded into 14 states in just 1 year. Tune in live on June 22 at 10am Pacific for a behind-the-scenes look at...
 
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Bird's-Eye View: How Property Insurers Are Using Aerial Data

"They got planes in the air, and we had pictures the next day... before we could even get claim adjusters in there." - Tier 1...
 
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4 Common Builders Risk Insurance Policy Options

The construction industry is hotter than ever, so there's never been a better time to learn builders risk insurance. In this...
 
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Future-Proof Best Practices for Workforce and Safety Training

When it comes to safety and compliance a comprehensive training program is a must. We have gathered data across industries to...
 
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The High Price of "Business As Usual" in the Insurance Industry

AgentSync's Guide to the Price of "Business as Usual" in the Insurance Industry When an insurance organization considers adding...
 
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EP. 48: Growing Cannabis Lounge Buzz Across U.S. Cities Calling to Insurers

Several insurance professionals who specialize in cannabis are getting more calls about...
 
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EP. 37: Riding the Wave of InsurTech 3.0: What It Takes to Not Just Survive, But Thrive

As the InsurTech industry approaches the next wave of innovation, experts say this could mean...
 
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