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October 6, 2022
 
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National

 

Uber's Former Security Chief Convicted of Data Hack Coverup

Uber Technologies Inc.'s former security chief was convicted of concealing a massive data breach in a case that prosecutors tied to the...
 

Judge Temporarily Blocks Two State Lawsuits Over J&J Talc Marketing

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has blocked New Mexico and Mississippi from pursuing lawsuits accusing Johnson & Johnson misleading consumers...
 

U.S. Consumers Value Data Privacy Over Savings in Home, Auto Insurance: Policygenius

Despite inflation and rising costs, most Americans would rather pay more for insurance coverage than use data-monitoring devices,...
 

Woman Gets Probation for Massive Capital One Hack in 2019

A former Seattle tech worker convicted of several charges related to a massive hack of Capital One bank and other companies in 2019 was...
 

People Moves: Falcon 4 Key Senior Hires; New Chief HR Officer at Hippo

Falcon Expands Leadership Team with Key Senior Hires Falcon Risk Holdings LLC (Falcon), the US Financial, Professional and Cyber lines...
 

'Best Before' Labels Scrutinized as Food Waste Concerns Grow

As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: "best before" labels....
 

Farmers Group Names Vargas New CEO, President

Farmers Group Inc. on Oct. 5 said it promoted Raul Vargas to become the company's 13th president and CEO at the start of 2023. Jeff...
 

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Equipment, diesel, tires, insurance premiums and inflation weigh heavy on trucking companies, big and small. Over the last decade, transportation ...
 

Hotel Industry Pushes Through as Insurance, Economic Uncertainty Builds

A busy summer travel season provided a much-needed boost to the hotel industry but rising insurance costs and other economic factors...
 

Change Management Tips: How to Get Through a Core Systems Transformation

The success of a core systems implementation is only as strong as an organization's ability to adapt to it--all while...
 
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East

 

Atlantic City Casino Sued for Allegedly Paying Gambler to Keep Malfunctions Secret

A New York City man is suing an Atlantic City casino, its parent company and its online betting partner, alleging he was repeatedly...
 

Judge Dismisses Suit By Veterans' Home Employees Over COVID Work Conditions

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by employees of the Massachusetts veterans' home at the center of a devastating COVID-19...
 

AM Best Lifts Negative Review Status, Affirms Credit Ratings of Aegis Security

AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the...
 

World Insurance Acquires 3 Agencies in Northeast

Insurance brokerage World Insurance Associates reported that it recently closed on purchasing three insurance agencies in the Northeast....
 
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Midwest

 

Man Charged With Damaging Historic Missouri Home of Composer Scott Joplin

A man was charged Tuesday with breaking into the historic home of ragtime composer Scott Joplin and causing tens of thousands of dollars'...
 

Nebraska Sandhills Wildfire More Than Half Contained

A destructive Nebraska Sandhills wildfire that saw one firefighter die while fighting the flames was more than half contained by...
 
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Southeast

 

After Ian Swamped His Office and Home, Florida Insurance Agent Picking Up the Pieces

John Gardner this week found himself in a position no insurance agent would like to be in: no office to work in, no electrical service...
 

After Historic Highs This Year, Housing Prices Moderating in Miami Area

Housing prices fell again last month in Miami-Dade County and dipped for the first time in months in neighboring Broward County, an...
 

Florida Comp Workshop on Physician Dispensing Rules Moved to November

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has rescheduled two workshops on proposed rules governing physician dispensing of...
 
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South Central

 

Amended Complaint: Texas Public Adjuster Losses Nearly $8 Million

A public adjuster who is accused of pocketing insurance payouts intended for policyholders took a total of $7.9 million from 14...
 

Revival Sought for Outspoken Louisiana Pastor's Lawsuit Over COVID Restrictions

An outspoken Christian conservative attorney from Alabama has asked a federal appeals court to revive a Louisiana pastor's damage claims...
 

Texas Mutual CEO Rich Gergasko to Retire in 2023

Texas Mutual, the state's leading provider of workers' compensation insurance, today announced that the company's President & Chief...
 
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West

 

Hub Acquires Assets of Guide Insurance Services in Washington

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Guide Insurance Services Inc. in Washington Guide Insurance Services has offices in...
 

Injured Oregon Protester Awarded $1M in Lawsuit

A jury has awarded a racial justice demonstrator more than $1 million in a lawsuit she filed in 2020 against the city of Salem, Oregon,...
 

$725K Settlement Reached in Fatal Washington Shooting Lawsuit

The Vancouver City Council in Washington has approved a $725,000 settlement in the police shooting of a man who was experiencing a mental...
 

Baldwin Settles Suit in New Mexico Movie Set Shooting

Alec Baldwin settled litigation over the accidental shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the movie Rust, agreeing to give...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

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International & Reinsurance

 

UK Market Turmoil Threatens Plans for Post-Brexit Reforms for Insurers

Reforming European Union insurance rules to release billions of pounds of capital is a key part of the UK government's program to boost...
 

Lloyd's Probes Possible Cyber Attack

Lloyd's of London is investigating a possible cyber attack and has taken initial precautions in response, the re/insurance market has...
 

Real-Time Tech: Supply Chain Analysis Tools

Transparency is the key to managing supply chain risk. But some businesses only focus on selective financial information from their...
 

Indonesia's Deadly Soccer Stampede Blamed on Locked Doors, Steep Stairs

Locked stadium doors were a key reason why an Indonesian soccer riot turned so deadly, President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday, ordering...
 

Howden's Aston Lark Ireland Acquires Pembroke Insurances

Aston Lark Ireland, a Howden company, announced the acquisition of Pembroke Insurances Ltd. Set up by Graham Weir and John McGuire,...
 

Gallagher's Pen Underwriting Agrees to New Capacity Deal With Aviva

Pen Underwriting, the London-based managing general agent and Arthur J. Gallagher subsidiary, announced a new multi-year strategic...
 

CFC Launches Innovation Hub in London

CFC, the specialist managing general agent, announced the launch of a dedicated Innovation Hub. Located in new premises on Whittington...
 

People Moves: Arch Ins. Int'l Names Lockton's Stallard as Cargo U/W; Beazley Hires van Ommeren as Financial Lines U/W; Aon Reinsurance Taps Sompo's Shedden for Analytics

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance International, Beazley, and Aon Reinsurance Solutions....
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

NIPR Announces Retirement of CSR by mid-2024

The National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) has announced an important pending retirement. It's not a commissioner. Or an employee....
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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How to Design Products that Meet the New and Emerging Risks of Gig Workers

Since the onset of the pandemic, work has undergone an unprecedented transformation, with new norms, attitudes, and expectations...
 
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Insurance Solutions to Get Your Team to Sell Faster

Are you losing revenue while waiting for onboarding, licensing, and compliance? Your distribution workforce is the front line of...
 
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AmTrust Safety Series: Restaurants

Restaurant owners face a lot of challenges running their businesses. Knowing the most common and most dangerous injuries is the...
 
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How Reviews Can Get Your More Quotes

In today's insurance landscape, your online reputation is critical. This guide has everything you need to grow your online...
 
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Learn What’s Driving Underwriting Decisions on D&O Policy Renewals

While general economic factors are always relevant to insurance pricing, in the current market, underwriters of D&O policies...
 
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