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September 1, 2022
 
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National

 

Starbucks Executives, Directors Are Sued Over Diversity Policies

Starbucks Corp. executives and directors have been sued by a conservative think tank that believes the coffee chain's efforts to promote...
 

Hippo Cuts Staff 10%; 70 Jobs Eliminated

As part of an "organizational realignment," Hippo Holdings Inc. said that it is eliminating roughly 70 jobs from the company, amounting...
 

More Frequent, More Expensive Cyberattacks Spur US Spending on IT

A new study from insurer Hiscox shows that cyberattacks on U.S. businesses are more frequent and more expensive than ever before. The...
 

Markets/Coverages: Beazley, Paragon Partner on Weather Guard; Praedicat, Experian Collaborate on D&O Models; Armadillo Expands With 100 Agencies

Beazley to enter distribution partnership with Paragon for Weather Guard Specialty insurer Beazley announced a new, efficient and...
 

Mapping US Coastlines May 'Drive More Equality' in Climate Adaptation Policy

A Canadian technology company is using aerial imagery to build high-precision maps of US shorelines that will be used to help coastal...
 

FDA Chief Says Opioid Review Still in the Works

A long-awaited review of prescription opioid medications, including their risks and contribution to the U.S. overdose epidemic, is still...
 

Beyond Zeros and Ones: When Cyber Attacks Become Physical

When people think of cyber attacks, they might think of things like phishing, ransomware or data theft. But increasingly, something...
 

Over 20 New E&S Entrants Reshaping Marketplace: RPS

Wholesale broker Risk Placement Services (RPS) said more than 20 new insurance companies and managing general agents have entered the excess...
 

Flexibility Is Key for Insurers Managing Inflationary Challenges

Inflation likely won't subside anytime soon, and insurers will need to be proactive and flexible if they want to stay on...
 
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East

 

J&J to Pay $40.5M to Settle New Hampshire Lawsuit, Avoid Trial Over Opioid Marketing

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $40.5 million to settle New Hampshire's claims over the company's role in the opioid epidemic,...
 

Insurer Loses $500K in Beer Pong Challenge by Badly Misplaying Liquor Liability Claim

An insurer that mishandled a liquor liability claim resulting from a fight after a beer pong tournament has discovered the tab is...
 

Despite Supreme Court Win, Most Maine Religious Schools Shun State Funding

Parents of children enrolled in Maine religious schools fought for years -- all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court -- for the state to...
 

Supreme Court Justice Denies Detective's Bid to Block New York City's Vaccine Mandate

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday denied an appeal from a New York Police Department detective who asked for an...
 
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Midwest

 

Michigan Agency Wins Appeal, Safety Case Reopened in Amish Farm Death

A mid-Michigan organic dairy farm is fighting state safety regulators, five years after a 19-year-old family member was fatally...
 

People Moves: Zoidis Named CEO of Attain Insurance Companies; Wagner Joins Alliant as First VP

Atain Insurance Companies Name Chris Zoidis CEO H.W. Kaufman Group, a privately held, global specialty insurance and financial...
 

Missouri Collision Between Car and Horse and Buggy Leaves 5 Injured

Five people were injured when a car struck a horse and buggy southeast of Kansas City during the weekend, the Missouri State Highway...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

Commercial Lines Customer Service Representative - Bones and Bailey - Midland, MI

 

Agency Manager Producer Owner - Arnold and Barton Insurance - Naples, Fl.

 

Commercial and Personal Lines Underwriter - MGA - Work At Home Vintage Experts - Remote

 

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Southeast

 

Attorney for a Top Florida Insurance Law Firm Disbarred After Forgeries, Misconduct

A former attorney with one of Florida's top insurance defense firms has been disbarred after the Bar said she engaged in repeated acts of...
 

Crossing the Rubicon (Again): New Arrests in Florida Insurance Schemes

Those familiar with insurance fraud schemes in Florida will remember Operation Rubicon. That was the year-long investigation by...
 

Lawyers to Share $70M in Surfside, Florida Condo Collapse Settlement

Lawyers who secured a $1.1 billion settlement in the deadly collapse last year of a beachfront Florida condominium building were awarded...
 

Safe TN App, Inspections Helps Schools Stay Safer from Guns, Governor Says

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that an executive order on school safety from June has so far produced a new mobile app, school...
 
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South Central

 

Oklahoma Supreme Court to Consider Marijuana Legalization Question

The Oklahoma Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider whether a question on legalizing recreational use of marijuana should appear on...
 

Lawsuit Filed Over Violent Arrest Outside Arkansas Convenience Store

A man who was beaten and held down by Arkansas law enforcement officers during an arrest that was caught on a widely circulated video has...
 
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West

 

Starbucks Executives, Directors Are Sued Over Diversity Policies

Starbucks Corp. executives and directors have been sued by a conservative think tank that believes the coffee chain's efforts to promote...
 

California Wildfires Lead to Evacuations Amid Heat Wave

California wildfires erupted Wednesday in rural areas, racing through bone-dry brush and prompting evacuations as the state sweltered...
 

California Electric Car Rule Includes Equity Goals

Discounted prices, car-share programs and at least one million more public charging stations are among the ways California will try to...
 

California Oks Bill Protecting Workers Who Use Marijuana at Home

California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won't lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they're off the...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

London's Financial Services Firms See Potential in Liz Truss' 'Radical' Policies

After an international career in finance, a rapid political rise and high profile as chancellor of the exchequer during the pandemic,...
 

Cargo Ship Beached After Collision in Bay of Gibraltar

Gibraltar authorities said Tuesday that a cargo ship has been beached to prevent it from sinking after it collided with a liquefied...
 

EU Urged to Simplify Life for Companies by Aligning Climate Reporting With Int'l Rules

The European Union should make extra time to align its policies with international rules on reporting on climate change to save time in...
 

Italian Oil Giant Eni Hit by Cyber Attack

The Italian oil giant Eni SpA said Wednesday that its computer networks were hacked in recent days and that the consequences so far...
 

Exxon Begins Legal Action After Putin Blocks Its Final Russian Exit

Exxon Mobil Corp. took the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Russia after Vladimir Putin blocked the oil major from exiting its...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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How the Small Commercial Insurance Landscape Is Evolving in the Digital Economy

The State of the Market, Innovation and Where Everyone's Headed Next The small commercial insurance market went through a...
 
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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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Top Independents and Dedicated Agents Use This to Secure Coverage in Hard Markets – You Should Too

Are you an independent agent or a dedicated agent who is struggling to find carriers and coverage for your clients? This webinar...
 
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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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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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EP. 45: Beyond Zeros and Ones: When Cyber Attacks Become Physical

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