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August 8, 2022
 
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Gallagher Calls Alliant's Filing in Poaching Suit a 'Masterclass in Deflection'

In the latest in the back-and-forth court filings between Arthur J. Gallagher and Alliant Insurance Services, Gallagher said its...
 

U.S. Captive Market Thrives Amid Capacity, Pricing Challenges

The U.S. captive insurance market segment continued to generate profits and surplus gains in 2021 while outperforming the commercial...
 

Agency Partnerships: MarshBerry Platform, First Choice Agents Alliance Combine

The MarshBerry Platform announced it has merged with First Choice Agents Alliance (FCAA). The merger will position the combined firms as...
 

Berkshire Hathaway Posts $43.8 Billion Loss as Stock Holdings Tumble

The slide in U.S. stock prices punished Berkshire Hathaway Inc's bottom line in the second quarter, as the conglomerate run by...
 

FM Global Puts Aside $300 Million for Policyholders' 'Resilience Credit'

Policyholders of FM Global, which include one of every three Fortune 500 companies and similar size organizations worldwide, will...
 

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, accusing it of helping hackers, including from...
 

People Moves: Anderson Joins Safety National Cyber Team; Coalition Hires First CFO

Steven Anderson joins Safety National's Cyber Insurance Team Steven Anderson has joined the Safety National cyber insurance team as...
 

Do Truck Drivers Need CGL Coverage?

During my 17-year stint at the Big “I” national association, I received tens of thousands of coverage questions from member agents. One...
 

Small Businesses Still Use Agents, But Online Insurance Buyers More Satisfied

Two-thirds of small businesses use insurance agents to buy insurance for their enterprises, but those buying insurance...
 
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East

 

Phone Call With Insurer Does Not Void Insured's Prior Rejection of Coverage

A motorcycle driver's signed waiver of underinsured motorists coverage in 2004 was still in effect 15 years later when he was in a tragic...
 

Boston School Dean Ordered to Pay $10M for Shooting Student

A former dean at a Boston high school known affectionately by students as "Rev" has been ordered by a federal judge to pay more than $10...
 

Firefighter's 10 Relatives, Including 3 Children, Among Victims in Fire He Battled

Fire tore quickly through a house in northeastern Pennsylvania early Friday, killing seven adults and three children and horrifying a...
 
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Midwest

 

Judge in Flint Water Case Talks to Lawyers, Seals Transcript

A judge handling a trial over liability for lead contamination in Flint's water sealed the transcript of a hearing with lawyers, a...
 

U.S. Agency Probes Tesla Crashes That Killed 2 Motorcyclists

Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new...
 
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Southeast

 

Catch 2022: Law Requires Fla. Insurers to Report Plaintiff Legal Fees, But Data Not There

At a recent workshop held by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, a claims specialist for USAA summed up the conundrum that...
 

Florida's Ag Commissioner Wants Lower Retention for Cat Fund

Florida's agriculture commissioner, a Democratic candidate for governor, is on board with what many in the insurance industry have been...
 

Experts: Southwest Florida to See Daily Tidal Floods by 2100

In the year 2100, Fort Myers, Florida will see only one day in which nuisance high tide flooding isn't an issue. And Naples will be...
 
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South Central

 

'Community Lighthouses' to be Powered by the Sun and Volunteers

Enthusiastic church volunteer Sonia St. Cyr lost something she treasures during the blackout caused by Hurricane Ida -- her independence,...
 

Alex Jones' $49.3M Verdict and the Future of Misinformation

Alex Jones is facing a hefty price tag for his lies about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre - $49.3 million in damages, and...
 

Energy Transfer Reports Louisiana Natgas Pipeline Ruptured in July

Energy pipeline operator Energy Transfer has disclosed a pipeline rupture in Louisiana last month that released 8.2 million cubic feet of...
 
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West

 

Oregon's Wildfire Risk Map Emerges as Climate Flashpoint

A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state - labeling nearly 80,000 structures as high-risk -...
 

Fire Victims Seek $85M for Damages in Fire that Covered California and Nevada

People who lost their homes and property in last summer's Tamarack Fire in northern Nevada and California have filed a claim against the...
 

People Moves: SAIF Names Tindall Vice President; Insurance Office of America Adds Spell in West

SAIF promoted Holly Tindall to the newly created position of vice president of corporate services. Tindall is responsible for...
 

Bus in California Went off Highway, Injuring 24

A bus traveling from Los Angeles to Fresno crashed after it went off a highway, broke through a chain link fence and came to a rest on...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Ukraine Nuclear-Plant Disaster Is 'Real Risk,' IAEA Warns

Ukrainian officials said Russian forces shelled the area around Europe's largest nuclear plant for a second day, hours after the head of...
 

Rhine River Water Levels in Germany Keep Falling, Forcing Ships to Sail Partly Loaded

Water levels on the Rhine in Germany fell again during hot dry weather over the weekend and cargo vessels cannot sail fully loaded,...
 

More Grain Ships Safely Depart From Ukrainian Black Sea Ports

Two more ships, carrying corn and soybeans, departed from Ukrainian Black Sea ports on Monday, Turkey and Ukraine said, taking the total...
 

AIA Weighs Purchase of Billion-Dollar Shanghai Tower as Its Expands Business in China

Insurance giant AIA Group Ltd. is in talks to purchase an office at a prime location in Shanghai as it expands business in China,...
 

Malaysia to Offer Crop Insurance to Strengthen Food Security

Malaysia will offer government-backed insurance plans to help compensate farmers for losses after natural disasters, as part of measures...
 

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires UK Risk Management Consultant, Another Day

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Another Day Ltd. Terms of the...
 

Lloyd's Launches 2nd Protected Cell Company to Provide Greater Flexibility for Investors

Lloyd's announced it has received regulatory approval to set up a second protected cell company (PCC), which aims to enhance market...
 

Insurtech Startup Quotech Announces £1 Million Investment Led by Re/insurer Convex

Quotech, the insurtech that creates data-taming systems for specialty insurers, brokers, and MGAs, has raised £1 million from a number...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

What Surety Underwriters Review on Your Bond Applications and Construction Contracts

This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Why do surety underwriters ask so many questions of construction...
 

How FEMA's New Flood Risk Rating System Could Impact Your Clients

This post is part of a series sponsored by SWBC. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for identifying high-risk...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Three Visions for Empowering Independent Agents

During the pandemic, Cake & Arrow conducted qualitative research with hundreds of gig workers and small business owners to...
 
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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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A Data-Driven Guide to Improving Workplace Safety

Data and analytics not only help develop preventative safety measures, but predictive safety measures as well. See how leading...
 
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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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Biometric Authentication Explained

In a digital world, how can you be sure that someone is who they say they are? Or that they even exist at all? This book from...
 
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The U.S. Supreme Court's June overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision protecting women's...
 
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Since cannabis insurance became a thing, directors & officers insurance has been pricey and...
 
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