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July 1, 2021
 
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National

 

Insurance Broker A.J. Gallagher Reports on Investigation Into 2020 Ransomware Attack

An investigation by insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. into a ransomware attack on its systems last September has revealed that...
 

Lawmakers Urged to Protect Data in Cloud Like Other Personal Data

The United States needs to accord the same legal protections to user data held on tech companies' servers as it does to physical files...
 

Workers More Likely to Get COVID Vaccine When Employer Encourages It

As more employers return to in-person work, the latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report shows that workers are more likely to have...
 

Global Cyber Reinsurance Rates Soar by as Much as 40% During July Renewals: Willis Re

Global cyber reinsurance rates have soared by up to 40% in the July renewal season, reinsurance broker Willis Re said on Thursday, as...
 

Palomar, PURE to Offer High-Value Residential E&S Construction Program

Palomar Holdings Inc. announced a new partnership with PURE Programs to offer owners of high value homes undergoing complex construction...
 

Zywave Continues Expansion with Purchase of IBQ Comparative Rating for Agencies

Insurance technology provider Zywave has acquired Spokane, Wash.-based IBQ Systems, which offers personal and commercial lines...
 

Insuring Cyber Podcast: How Insurtechs Are Helping Insurers Bridge the Digital Divide

As the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many insurers to embrace more technology, there has been some talk of how insurtechs can step in and...
 

Are Cyber Insurers Whistling Past the Graveyard?

While ransomware was the hot topic at 2021 midyear insurance industry conferences, discussions of the broader topic of...
 
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East

 

Six Charged in New York Care Home Fire Where Firefighter, Resident Died

Six people are facing charges ranging from arson and manslaughter to filing a false instrument and criminal impersonation in connection...
 

Opioid Makers, Distributors Go on Trial in New York

A landmark trial targeting multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors opened Tuesday with lawyers for the government accusing the...
 

Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty in Store Fire During Unrest After Protests

A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge in a fire set at a home improvement store during the unrest last year that...
 
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Midwest

 

Clergy Sex Abuse in Iowa Was 'Overwhelming' But Now Rare, Report Says

Roman Catholic priests sexually abused minors across Iowa for decades while church leaders covered it up, but reforms implemented in...
 

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Stellar Benefits Group in Ohio

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Solon, Ohio-based Stellar Benefits Group LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ronald Rafal,...
 

Ruling Limits Safety-Based Drug Testing at Iowa Warehouses

The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that employers cannot subject all warehouse employees to random drug testing by designating them as...
 
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Southeast

 

Grand Jury Will Probe Surfside Condo Collapse

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said her office will pursue a grand jury investigation into the collapse of...
 

Judge Blocks Florida Law That Penalizes Social Media Firms

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a recently-enacted Florida law that was meant to authorize the state to penalize social media...
 

Sedgwick Acquires Maritime Claims Firm Nautilus

Sedgwick, a global provider of claims services, has acquired the assets of Nautilus Investigations, a South Florida-based firm with a...
 

West Virginia Pharmacies Owner Fined In Prescription Probe

The owner of two West Virginia pharmacies has agreed to pay $300,000 in civil penalties to settle allegations that they filled...
 
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South Central

 

Some Scientists See More Intense, Wetter Hurricane Season Storms

Like death and taxes, the annual hurricane season can be counted on as a sure thing. The number and intensity of named storms may vary...
 

Amynta Group Acquires Scion Underwriting Services in Texas

Amynta Group has acquired Scion Underwriting Services from Brit. Scion will continue under the leadership of Scott Brock, president of...
 
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West

 

Researchers Use Drones to Help Forecast Fires as Wildfires Hit Western U.S.

In a grassy meadow outside Missoula, Montana, Jennifer Fowler eyes two drones high in the sky with weather instruments -- part of a...
 

California Advances Decriminalizing Psychedelic Substances

California this week moved another step closer to decriminalizing psychedelics - amid a debate over whether their prohibition is an...
 

Pitcher's Family Sues Angels, 2 Employees for Negligence

The family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits Tuesday in Texas and California charging the team and two...
 

Most COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted in Washington

Most of the COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place and modified several times since last spring were lifted in Washington on...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Update: Britain Unveils Blueprint to 'Sharpen' London's Post-Brexit Competitive Edge

Britain's finance minister pledged on Thursday to "sharpen" the competitive advantage of the UK financial services sector as he set out...
 

Global Cyber Reinsurance Rates Soar by as Much as 40% During July Renewals: Willis Re

Global cyber reinsurance rates have soared by up to 40% in the July renewal season, reinsurance broker Willis Re said on Thursday, as...
 

Insurtech Startup bolttech Raises $180 Million, Valuing Firm at More Than $1B

Insurance tech startup bolttech on Thursday said it raised $180 million in a funding round, led by private investment firm Activant...
 

Howden's Data Analytics Unit, HX, Launches Insurance Market Information Platform

HX, the data analytics and advisory division of London-based Howden Group Holdings, announced the launch of NOVA, a first of its kind...
 

DARAG Sells Non-Legacy Italian Business to NOBIS

DARAG Group, the Malta-based legacy acquisition company, announced the formal completion of the sale of its active Italian insurance...
 

People Moves: 3 Promoted at Carpenter and Marsh; Chesman to McGill & Partners; Millwater Heads Global Insurance at Acrisure

These International People Moves detail appointments at four brokers: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, McGill and Partners, and Acrisure. A summary...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

How Innovation Is Improving the Customer Experience

This post is part of a series sponsored by The Cincinnati Insurance Companies. At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, internally driven...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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The Challenges of Insurance for the Cannabis Industry

For brokers to successfully tap into cannabis-related business opportunities and ensure their clients have the right coverage, a...
 
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OSHA Top 10 for Brokers

Brokers, help your insureds avoid the most frequently cited violations. OSHA citations. They're rampant, they hide in plain...
 
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What's Next for the P&C Industry in 2021?

The 2021 P&C Market Outlook Executive Summary provides agents with a valuable breakdown of the price predictions for...
 
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Discover policyholder risks from indoor mold.

Indoor mold is potentially dangerous and destructive – you don't want it in your home or business! Mold is found everywhere...
 
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Addressing Professional Liability Risks for CPA Firms

With today's expanding technology and issues surrounding audits, cybersecurity, regulatory & tax reform challenges as well...
 
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Insurance Journal TV

 
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EP. 27: These Cannabis Questions Must Be Answered in Final Six Months of 2021

At the half-way mark in 2021 as we emerge from the pandemic, one has to wonder what the rest...
 
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EP. 17: Leading by Example: How Insurers Can Manage Cyber Risk Within Their Own Operations

Insurers often advise clients on cyber resilience, however, many in the industry overlook...
 
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