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June 23, 2022
 
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Supreme Court Voids New York Gun Permit Law, Establishes Right to Carry Outside Home

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law that required people to show a special need to carry a handgun in public, ruling for...
 

New Research Reveals U.S. Gas Pipeline Leaks Have Not Improved

Over 2,600 hazardous gas pipeline leaks in the United States caused more than $4 billion in damages and emergency services, killed 122...
 

Markets/Coverages: Skyward, InShare Offer Gig Accident Cover; London Underwriters Adds Slice; Hippo Grows Mortgage Channel

InShare and Skyward Target Gig Driver Firms With Accident Insurance Managing general agent (MGA) InShare and Skyward Specialty Insurance...
 

People Moves: Safety National Shuffles Management, Names Hercules New CEO

Safety National Casualty Corp. said as of June 14 it made changes to its executive management structure and moved Duane Hercules from...
 

Russian Hackers Also Focused on US and NATO Since Invasion

Russia is expanding its espionage and influence operations against Ukraine and its allies, including malicious cyber activity that...
 

What Factors Could Drive Northern Hemisphere Tropical Cyclone Risk This Season?

This content was recently published in the Blogs section of RMS' website. It is republished here with permission. With June 1 heralding...
 

Tesla Worker Rejects $15M Payout in Race Bias Lawsuit

A Black former elevator operator at Tesla Inc's flagship California assembly plant on Tuesday rejected a $15 million award in his lawsuit...
 

Workers’ Comp: A Shining Star in the P/C Sky, But the Future Is Less Bright as Workforce Changes

Workers’ compensation continues to be the shining star in the property/casualty insurance market. Despite a 9% decline in direct premiums...
 

Are Drivers Who Pay At the Pump More Creditworthy? Researcher Probes Alternate Credit Scores

What does your SAT score mean for your ability to pay off a car loan? What does your Facebook feed say about your...
 
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East

 

No Injuries Reported From New Jersey Forest Fire Now Largely Contained

A forest fire burning in southern New Jersey was 95% contained as of late afternoon Tuesday, and firefighters were confident it would not...
 

Rhode Island Gov. McKee Signs 3 Gun Safety Bills Into Law

Rhode Island's governor signed three firearms bills into law on Tuesday that included a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds,...
 

World Insurance Buys Commercial Insurance Agency of Massachusetts

World Insurance Associates announced has acquired Commercial Insurance Agency of Belmont, Massachusetts. Terms of the May 1, 2022...
 
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Midwest

 

Michigan Resident Sentenced in Insurance Fraud Prosecution

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that a Plainwell resident was sentenced to 12 months of probation...
 

People Moves: Zurich Names Chiddick Midwest Regional Manager; Omaha National Appoints Connolly as COO

Gerald Chiddick Named Regional Executive for Midwest Region for Zurich North America Gerald Chiddick has been named regional executive...
 
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Southeast

 

'Well-to-Do' Investment Firm Head Charged in $300,000 South Florida Insurance Fraud

The head of a small, South Florida investment firm has been charged with insurance fraud after he submitted a $300,000 roof-leak claim to...
 

Alabama Counties' Insurance Fund Not Liable for its Own Actions in Deadly Dock Fire

Insurers and government self-insurance pools should be breathing a sigh of relief after the Alabama Supreme Court absolved a county...
 

Former Florida Mayor Who Almost Defeated DeSantis in 2018 Indicted on Federal Charges

The former mayor of Tallahassee, who came close to defeating Ron DeSantis in the Florida governor's race in 2018, has been indicted on...
 
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South Central

 

Alacrity Solutions Acquires Property Damage Appraisers In Texas

Alacrity Solutions Group LLC acquired Property Damage Appraisers in Fort Worth, Texas. PDA is an independent specialty and auto damage...
 

Deshaun Watson Settles 20 of 24 Civil Suits from Time with Texans

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's decision to settle 20 of 24 civil lawsuits for sexual misconduct may not dissuade the NFL...
 

Texas Top Cop Says Uvalde Police Could've Ended Rampage Early on

Police had enough officers on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre to have stopped the gunman three minutes after he entered the...
 
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West

 

Oregon Business Groups Sue Over Heat and Smoke Worker Protections

Some Oregon business groups are suing over the state's new job site rules mandating that employers take steps to protect workers from...
 

Idaho Gearing up for Wildfire Season with Bolstered Crews

Cooler and wetter weather this spring has alleviated drought concerns in much of Idaho but spurred grass growth that could cause large...
 

Kardashian, Chyna Settle Before California Trial's Sequel

A settlement agreement has been reached ahead of a second trial pitting the Kardashian family against former reality TV star Blac Chyna....
 

Massive New Mexico Wildfire Blamed on Miscalculations, Errors

U.S. Forest Service employees made multiple miscalculations, used inaccurate models and underestimated how dry conditions were in the...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

UK Should Avoid Hasty Financial Services Reforms Following Brexit: Lawmakers

Britain should avoid hasty reforms to make its financial sector more globally competitive after the industry's separation from the...
 

Financial Conduct Authority Fines JLT Specialty £7.8 million

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has levied a fine of £7,881,700 against insurance broker JLT Specialty Ltd. for financial crime...
 

Russian Oil Tankers Get Their Safety Certification From India via Dubai Company

India is providing safety certification for dozens of ships managed by a Dubai subsidiary of top Russian shipping group Sovcomflot,...
 

Russian Commodities Traders Relocate to Dubai as Switzerland Tightens Sanctions

Traders of Russian commodities are rushing to set up businesses in Dubai as Switzerland makes it increasingly challenging for them to...
 

Markets/Coverages: Nexus Creates Financial Unit; PERILS Expands Its Japan Data; Amber Secures Digital Wallet Cover

Nexus Underwriting Establishes Financial Lines Division, Nexus Frontier Independent specialty managing general agent Nexus Underwriting...
 

People Moves: Ed Broking's Baird Takes Leadership Role at Aventum; Chubb Appoints AGCS' Nicklin as Global Client Executive for UK, Ireland

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at re/insurance broker Consilium and the insurer Chubb. A summary of...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

Top Insurance Brokers Smash Data Silos with AgentSync

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Challenges like data silos, outdated processes, and lack of transparency both...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Online Face Verification in Insurance: 5 Ways To Enable Digital Transformation

How can insurance companies use online face verification as part of their digital transformation strategies? Download our report...
 
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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 Power of a Network Partnership for Independent Agents

Increasing numbers of new agency owners, existing independents, and former captive agents are looking to join agency networks to...
 
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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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What Is Builders Risk Insurance?

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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