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August 30, 2022
 
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National

 

Travelers, Policyholder Agree to Void Current Cyber Policy

Travelers and policyholder International Control Services (ICS) jointly filed a stipulation to have a federal court rescind an active...
 

Hurricane Alley Hasn't Been This Quiet in a Quarter Century

The Atlantic crucible of hurricanes hasn't had a storm all month and if the calm holds it will stand as the quietest August in 25 years....
 

Biden Administration to Declare 'Forever Chemicals' Hazardous Substances

The Biden administration said on Friday it will propose designating certain "forever chemicals" as hazardous substances under the...
 

Behavioral Health Linked to Workers' Comp Recovery: Study

Psychosocial factors are strong predictors of delayed recovery and other adverse outcomes in patients with work-related injuries. A...
 

Vehicle Pedestrian Safety Systems Struggle to See in the Dark: IIHS

Many of the automatic braking systems automakers are using to prevent vehicles from hitting pedestrians do not work well in the dark,...
 

ILS Investors Could Help Fill Cyber Re/Insurance Protection Gap if Hurdles Are Overcome

The cyber re/insurance protection gap provides an opportunity for insurance-linked securities (ILS) investors, which historically have...
 

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...
 

How AI Estimating Helps Auto Insurers in Inflationary Times

According to Jimmy Spears, head of automotive at InsurTech Tractable, "Speed is everything" in auto claims adjusting....
 
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East

 

New York City, Amazon Collaborate on Crackdown on 'Ghost Vehicles'

As part of a collaboration with New York City, giant retailer Amazon said it will proactively restrict the sale of smokescreen license...
 

OSHA Approves Massachusetts Public Sector Worker Safety Plan

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently granted Massachusetts initial approval for a...
 

Maryland County Settles Lawsuit Over Police Encounter With 5-Year-Old

Officials say Maryland's Montgomery County has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle a lawsuit that grew from an encounter between a...
 

Worker Fatality at New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant Under Investigation

An electric company employee working on a backup generator project at Keene, New Hampshire's wastewater treatment plant suffered an...
 
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Midwest

 

Ohio Contractor Fined $228,000 for Exposing Workers to Hazards

A Dundee, Ohio contractor with a long history of federal workplace safety violations has added an additional $228,126 in fines to...
 

Strong Storms Knock Down Trees, Cause Power Outages in Minneapolis

Strong storms knocked down trees and caused power outages across the Minneapolis area Saturday night, prompting the Minnesota State Fair...
 

World Insurance Associates Acquires Kansas' Woody Insurance Group

World Insurance Associates LLC announced that it acquired The Woody Insurance Group of Prairie Village, Kansas on August 1, 2022. Terms...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

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Southeast

 

Study Shows Pollution, Runoff Intensify Red Tide Blooms in Florida Waters

A new study by University of Florida researchers has provided one of the strongest correlations yet, showing that red tide outbreaks in...
 

Florida Staffing Firm Head Sentenced to 24 Years for Off-Book Labor Scheme

From 2007 to 2021, federal prosecutors said, Mykhaylo Chugay and associates operated a number of shady staffing companies in south...
 

North Carolina Judge Sets Lindberg's New Trial Date for March 2023

A new trial for North Carolina insurance executive Greg Lindberg has been set for March 2023, three years after his conviction on bribery...
 

People Moves: McGriff Names Thames, Dockery to Management Slots

McGriff, a major U.S. insurance broker, has named Arkansas-area executive Will Thames to lead its operations in Charlotte, North...
 

Biz Moves: PCF Acquires Apple Insurance in Florida

PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a brokerage headquartered in Lehi, Utah, has acquired Florida-based insurance broker Apple Insurance and...
 
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South Central

 

Texas DWC Proposes Seeks Comments on Designated Doctor Rules

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) informally proposes amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code...
 

Terry, Luke Ledbetter Form Kestrel Group in Texas

Terry Ledbetter and Luke Ledbetter, formerly of State National Companies, announced the formation of Kestrel Group. The company acts as...
 
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West

 

Takeaways from Our Conversation with a Cannabis Investing Pro

Cannabis sales continue to rise, and states continue to legalize it. There may be a few clouds in the cannabis industry forecast, which...
 

California Faces Late-Summer Heat Wave

California is facing a prolonged late-summer heat wave this week, with widespread triple-digit temperatures starting in the south and...
 

$480K Settlement for California Inmate Who Miscarried After Stop for Coffee

Southern California's Orange County has agreed to pay $480,000 to an inmate who was pregnant but suffered a miscarriage after sheriff's...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

UN Issues Flash Appeal for $160 Million to Help Pakistan With Floods

The United Nations issued a flash appeal on Tuesday for $160 million to help Pakistan cope with catastrophic floods that have killed more...
 

China's Drought-Hit Regions Now Face Heavy Rains, Flooding

More than 100,000 people have been moved to safer areas by Monday as heavy rains brought flood risks to a region of southwest China that...
 

Generali Completes Acquisition of AXA's Malaysian P/C and Life Businesses

Generali has completed the acquisition of the majority stakes in the AXA's property/casualty and life businesses in Malaysia, which will...
 

Reuters: Attacks on Gasfield in Northern Iraq Drive Out U.S. Contractors

A series of rocket attacks on a gasfield in northern Iraq has sent the U.S. contractors working on its expansion packing, dealing a blow...
 

People Moves: Liberty Specialty Promotes Clark for Financial Risk Solutions; BHSI Promotes Hannoun for Middle East Casualty; CNA Canada Names DeBruyn Regional VP

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, and...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Key Trends in Small Commercial Insurance Distribution

The State of the Market, Innovation and Where Everyone's Headed Next The small commercial insurance market went through a...
 
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Your Online Reputation is Critical in Today’s Insurance Landscape

In today's insurance landscape, your online reputation is critical. This guide has everything you need to grow your online...
 
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Don’t Let the Hard Market Limit Your Ability to Solve Your Client’s Needs – Here’s How

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 High Price of "Business As Usual" in the Insurance Industry

AgentSync's Guide to the Price of "Business as Usual" in the Insurance Industry When an insurance organization considers adding...
 
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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. 55: Cannabis Investing Pro Explains Confusing Market, Offers Tips

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EP. 44: Part 2 - What the COVID-19 Digital Threat Landscape is Teaching Insurers Post-Roe

The digital threat landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic is teaching insurers and other companies...
 
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