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March 15, 2022
 
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National

 

Trial Set to Consider Approval of Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Plan

More than two years after the Boy Scouts of America sought bankruptcy protection amid an onslaught of child sex abuse allegations, a...
 

Cowbell Cyber Raises $100M in Latest Series B Funding

Cowbell Cyber, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), secured $100 million in capital in its latest...
 

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Price Reaches $500,000 in Unsettled Market

The share price of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reached $500,000 for the first time on Monday, reflecting the company's...
 

People Moves: IOA Names 6 Regional Execs; DeFelice Heads Aon's U.S. Construction; Stephens Named Cyber Leader at Allianz

Insurance Office of America Names 6 Regional Executives Insurance Office of America (IOA) is pleased to announce the appointment of six...
 

CAS Releases Reports on Race and Insurance Pricing

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has started to release multiple reports on racial bias in insurance pricing. "The CAS is proud to...
 

10 Emerging Risks to Watch

Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes and a few challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic forces and tough...
 

Chocolate and Asynchronous Work How Insurers Are Fixing Zoom Fatigue

If the traditional in-office, nine-to-five workday led to employee burnout, many say the virtual work environment...
 
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East

 

New Hampshire Directs Federal Funds to Help Homeowners Pay Mortgage, Insurance Bills

A new, federally funded program will provide relief to eligible homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage, property taxes, utility...
 

Trial Against Teva Begins in Rhode Island Multibillion-Dollar Opioid Case

Rhode Island is set to square off on Monday against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., as a multibillion-dollar trial begins over...
 

New Hampshire Ex-Police Officer Settles With Driver in Assault Case

A former New Hampshire state trooper who was caught on video punching a man following a 2016 car chase has settled with the driver....
 
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Midwest

 

People Moves: J.M. Wilson Promotes Pair; Society Adds 3 to Leadership Team

J.M. Wilson Promotes Two Property & Casualty Underwriters in Portage, Michigan Office J.M. Wilson promoted Kristin Bolhuis to senior P&C...
 

First Chicago Launches Commercial Auto Insurance Program in Illinois And Indiana

First Chicago Insurance Company announced it recently launched its augmented commercial auto insurance program in Illinois and Indiana....
 

Wisconsin AG Sues Johnson Controls, Tyco Fire Products Over Alleged PFAS Pollution

Wisconsin Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit March 14 against Johnson Controls and Tyco Fire Products over PFAS...
 
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Southeast

 

Coming Soon: Stadium-Sized Site to Test 200-mph Wind, Waves, Storm Surge

In the not-too-distant future, researchers should be able to see exactly which materials and construction techniques hold up best against...
 

People: Universal, Lockton, Crawford Name New Executives

Soleimani, Luther and Ropiecki Elevated at Universal Universal Insurance Holdings, parent company of Florida's largest private insurance...
 
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South Central

 

Texas Refrigerated Trucking Company to Pay $75K Over Disability Discrimination Suit

Stevens Transport, the largest refrigerated trucking company in Texas, will pay $75,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability...
 

No Indictment for NFL Quarterback Over Sex Assault Claims

A grand jury last week declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson following a police investigation sparked by lawsuits...
 
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West

 

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Who the Insuring Cannabis Brokers Are

Are most people in the insuring cannabis business merely cannabis insurance brokers in name only - their only client being a cousin who...
 

Colorado Oil Regulator Rejects Plan to Drill Near Homes

The state of Colorado's oil regulator this week rejected a request by Occidental Petroleum Corp. to drill new oil and gas wells roughly...
 

People Moves: Woodruff Sawyer in California Makes Neuhalfen Commercial Lines Director; Lopez VP and Corporate Securities Attorney

Woodruff Sawyer named John Neuhalfen director of operations in commercial lines. Neuhalfen will be based in the San Francisco, California...
 

California Commissioner Wants Insurers to Withdraw Russian Financial Support

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday issued a notice to all insurance companies doing business in the state to review...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

China Battling Multiple Coronavirus Outbreaks; Shuts Business Hub Shenzhen

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China banned most people from leaving a coronavirus-hit northeastern province and mobilized military reservists Monday...
 

Australian Court Overturns Ruling Requiring Mine Regulator to Weigh Climate Harm to Children

An Australian court on Tuesday overturned a groundbreaking ruling from last year that required the country's environment minister to...
 

Russia, Belarus Represent Less Than 1% of Business Transacted by Lloyd's

Russia and Belarus represent less than 1% of business transacted by Lloyd's of London, the commercial insurance market said, adding that...
 

Generali Reports Record Operating Profit in 2021, as Board Battle Looms

Italy's top insurer Generali, facing a power struggle over its management, said on Tuesday it posted record operating profit last year...
 

Gallagher Rebrands India Business After Edelweiss Acquisition

Gallagher, the international insurance broker, announced the rebranding of its India business to Gallagher Insurance Brokers Private Ltd....
 

People Moves: Crawford Names Bart CEO, Int'l Operations; Marsh Appoints Delchar as Head of Placement, UK & Ireland; Pütz to Become Echo Re's CEO as Meyer Retires

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Crawford & Co., Marsh and Echo Re. A summary of these new hires...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

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Research and Webinars

 
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Hear from Nationwide and Salesforce about innovative strategies and processes to personalize the customer experience. Owning...
 
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Wasting time on repetitive producer management tasks is limiting your ability to grow quickly. Read this whitepaper from...
 
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3 Success Stories of Agency Growth - Implement these Strategies in 2022

Independent agents and dedicated agents looking to transition to an independent career have a lot to contemplate when...
 
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Beyond Burnout-Redefining a New Era in the Work Place

In a new report, Beyond Burnout—Redefining a New Era in the Work Place, Cake & Arrow gets to the heart of how people's...
 
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Three Keys to Differentiating Your Brokerage

In an increasingly crowded and commoditized market, brokers are faced with minimal customer loyalty and look to differentiate...
 
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Insurance Journal TV

 
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EP. 31: More Than a Conversation: Cyber, Insurance Pros Say Building Diversity Means Taking Action

The cybersecurity and insurance industries have been talking about prioritizing diversity,...
 
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