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August 23, 2022
 
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National

 

COVID Impacts Linger in Courtrooms, Often a Disadvantage for Defendants

Courts have reopened and trials have resumed, but the impacts of COVID-19 continue to linger in the judicial system, a panel of claims...
 

Meta Reaches $37.5 Million Settlement of Facebook Location Tracking Lawsuit

Meta Platforms Inc. reached a $37.5 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the parent of Facebook of violating users' privacy by...
 

Children's Hospitals Harassed Over Transgender Care Programs

Doctors and other staffers at Boston Children's Hospital are being threatened with violence over its surgical program for transgender...
 

3M Awaits Bankruptcy Ruling That May Sink Litigation Tactic

3M Co.'s attempt to block jury trials of more than 230,000 lawsuits accusing it of harming US soldiers faces a key test this week in...
 

People Moves: Hyde to Lead Erie DEI; Hilb Names Cohen Carrier Relations Head; Trokan Westfield's Head of Cyber; 3 Senior Hires at Magnolia Grove

Erie Insurance names diversity, equity and inclusion leader Lance Hyde to VP role Erie Insurance has named Lance Hyde to the role of Vice...
 

'The Phones Started Ringing Right Away': Cat Modeling Pioneer Karen Clark Recalls Hurricane Andrew

At the start of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, Insurance Journal spoke with Karen Clark, founder of two catastrophe modeling firms...
 

5 Tips for Managing Your Mental Health and Well-Being

Snacking on fruit rather than savory snacks may help you avoid depression and anxiety, according to researchers from...
 
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East

 

State Farm Sues Amazon to Recover New York Homeowner Claim

State Farm Fire & Casualty is trying to get Amazon to reimburse it for a payment it made to cover damages to the home of one of its New...
 

Ex-Gov. Wilder Drops Lawsuit Against Virginia Commonwealth University Leaders

Former Virginia Gov. Doug Wilder has withdrawn a lawsuit he filed against leaders of Virginia Commonwealth University following a public...
 

Trucker Whose Dislodged Tire Killed Trooper Fined $15,000

A truck driver who admitted responsibility in the death of a Maine state police detective who was struck by a dislodged tire has been...
 

People Moves: Andersen Joins Choice Financial Group as President

Andersen Joins Choice Financial as President and COO Michael J. Andersen has joined Choice Financial Group as president and chief...
 
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Midwest

 

EPA Fines Ohio-Based Autosales $600,000 over Clean Air Act Violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Ohio-based Autosales, Inc. will pay a $600,000 penalty under the Clean...
 

3 Indiana State Students Killed in Car Crash

Two freshman members of the Indiana State University football team were among the three students who were killed in a weekend crash,...
 
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Southeast

 

North Carolina Rate Bureau Wants 43% Hike in Dwelling Rates for 2023-24

The North Carolina Rate Bureau has recommended a statewide average increase of 42.6% over the next two years for dwelling property...
 

Lloyd's Owes $3M in Prejudgment Interest for Late Payment of D&O Claim

Lloyd's of London underwriters must pay more than $3 million in pre-judgment interest in addition to the $10 million the syndicate has...
 

Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Faking His Death to Avoid Sex Charges

A Mississippi man, a former veteran of combat in Iraq, has pleaded guilty to faking his own death in order to disappear and avoid charges...
 

FIGA to Extend Assessment, Due to Southern Fidelity, Weston Failures

Thanks to the mounting number of insolvencies of Florida property insurers in the last two years, the Florida Insurance Guaranty...
 
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South Central

 

Texas Wireless Retailer to Pay $30,000 over Sexual Harassment Suit

Al Meghani Enterprises, Inc., doing business as The Wireless Solutions, a specialty retailer of wireless products, services and...
 

Single Civil Suit Remaining for NFL QB Deshaun Watson

When the first woman accused Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct during a massage session in a lawsuit filed in March 2021, it was just...
 
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West

 

Western Fires Outpace California's Effort to Fill Inmate Crews

As wildfires rage across California each year, exhausted firefighters call for reinforcements from wherever they can get them - even as...
 

Washington Regulators Fine Wireless Company After Fatal Fall

Washington state regulators fined a wireless company $12,000 for safety violations after the death of a cellphone tower worker near...
 

Arizona Nightclub Wins $1.6M in COVID-19 Lockout Lawsuit

The operators of a Tucson, Arizona, nightclub have won a $1.6 million settlement against the landlord who locked them out of their...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Lloyd's Insurer Ascot, Marsh Provide Coverage for Grain Ship Sailing From Ukraine

Broker Marsh and Lloyd's of London insurer Ascot said on Tuesday they have provided coverage for a vessel carrying grain and food...
 

Rising Inflation to Hit Profits of European P/C Insurers: GlobalData

Rising inflation in Europe, which jumped to 8.9% in July 2022, the highest in 25 years, will hurt the profitability of property/casualty...
 

Europe's Drought May Be Worst in 500 Years: Report

Europe is currently in the throes of a drought that appears to be the worst in at least 500 years, according to a preliminary analysis by...
 

PwC Sued by Auditor Over Head Injury Suffered During 'Pub Golf' Work Event

An auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP sued his employer over a serious head injury he suffered during a work event that "encouraged...
 

Allianz in Talks With Chinese Banks to Launch Asset Management Venture: Sources

Allianz SE is in talks with Chinese banks to set up a majority-owned asset management venture in the world's second-largest economy, two...
 

China's Ping An Insurance H1 Profit Rises 3.9%

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, China's largest insurer by market value, reported a 3.9% rise in first half net profit, the first...
 

People Moves: Liberty Specialty Markets Promotes Edwards to Lead New Delegated Authority Practice; BHSI Promotes Claims Execs Barker and Kelleher in UK

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

Andrew 2.0: A Reimagined Insurance Industry

This post is part of a series sponsored by CoreLogic. "EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE ANDREW BEARING DOWN ON SOUTHEAST FLORIDA......
 

I'm Over Seeking Work/Life Balance

I'm over seeking work/life balance. Is that ok to tell you? Too late, I guess. Here's the deal. When I was in college (in my late 20s), I...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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How to Leverage Reviews to Get 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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The Very Real Costs of Doing "Business As Usual"

AgentSync's Guide to the Price of "Business as Usual" in the Insurance Industry When an insurance organization considers adding...
 
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Reducing Commercial Auto Risk Exposure for Incomplete Trucks via Accurate Data & Automation

It's likely that 65% of commercial trucks on your books are undervalued. Fortunately, insurtech can easily fix this by combining...
 
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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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Insurance Journal TV

 
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EP. 54: Economic Headwinds, Glut May Not Spare Booming Cannabis Insurance Business

Inflation and a superheated job market may be the nation's prevailing economic concerns, but a...
 
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EP. 43: Part 1 - How Should Insurers Be Thinking About Digital Privacy Post-Roe v. Wade?

The U.S. Supreme Court's June overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision protecting women's...
 
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