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October 4, 2022
 
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National

 

Auto-Owners, Erie, Cincinnati, Hartford, Hanover Tops in Agents' Satisfaction: J.D. Power

Despite near constant disruption from the twin forces of digital transformation and economic uncertainty, independent insurance agents...
 

McDonald's Defeats Black Franchisees' $1B Bias Lawsuit, For Now

McDonald's Corp. has temporarily beat back a lawsuit by 52 Black former franchise owners who claim the fast-food giant set them up for...
 

Florida Cities Crushed by Ian Face Highest Borrowing Costs in Decade

Florida cities looking to rebuild from the devastation of Hurricane Ian will be financing their efforts during the worst environment for...
 

Viewpoint: Hurricane Ian, Anti-Concurrent Loss Language, and Ambiguities

On September 28, 2022, the nearly Category 5 Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida with maximum sustained winds clocked at...
 

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Adds Excess Tech E&O; CoverTree, Socotra Partner for Mobile Homes; Cover Whale New API

Mosaic adds excess technology E&O coverage to cyber product offering Mosaic Insurance's cyber division has launched excess capacity and...
 

Trump Sues CNN for Defamation, Seeks $475M in Punitive Damages

Former U.S. president Donald Trump sued CNN for defamation on Monday, seeking $475 million in punitive damages and claiming the network...
 

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...
 

P/C Underwriters: How's Automation Been Working For You?

The person who invented autocorrect should burn in hello. We've probably all seen some form of this...
 
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East

 

Virginia Police Deny Excessive Force Claim by Son of Man Who Died After Traffic Stop

FRONT ROYAL, Va. (AP) --The son of a 77-year-old man who died after sustaining injuries during a traffic stop in Virginia earlier this...
 

Claims Adjuster Charged With Stealing $28K, IDs of Victims of Massachusetts Gas Explosion

A claims adjuster working for Columbia Gas has been indicted in connection with stealing more than $28,000 and the identities of four...
 

Hilb Group Acquires New York's Abatelli Agency

The Hilb Group reports that it acquired New York-based Abatelli Insurance Agency on Sept. 1, further expanding its presence in the...
 
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Midwest

 

Accenture Acquires Illinois' Blackcomb Consultants

Accenture has acquired Blackcomb Consultants, an independent Guidewire partner in North America. Terms of the transaction were not...
 

Phone Alerts Responders After Car Hits Tree in Nebraska, Killing All 6

A passenger's cellphone automatically alerted responders after a car hit a tree early Sunday in a Nebraska crash that killed all six of...
 

Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Car Insurance Case

The Michigan Supreme Court agreed last week to decide whether major changes in car insurance law apply to people who were...
 
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Southeast

 

In Ian's Wake, Dangers Worsen in Parts of Florida

People kayaking down streets that were passable just a day or two earlier. Hundreds of thousands without power. National Guard...
 

Alabama Congressional Aide Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charges

A congressional aide in Alabama has been indicted on insurance fraud charges and was placed on leave from her job. Alabama news outlets...
 

Global Claims Services Appoints Matthews as Chief Executive Officer

Global Claims Services, an insurance technology company, has appointed Brian Matthews as chief executive officer. Matthews will work out...
 

Mississippi to Get $221M to Address Flood Risks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said on Monday it will spend almost $800 million to address flood mitigation, coastal storm damage...
 
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South Central

 

Police Investigate Dallas House Fire After 3 Bodies Found

Police in suburban Dallas are investigating after three adult family members were found dead in house fire, one with a gunshot wound to...
 

New Orleans Housing Authority, Private Developers to Settle $250,000 Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

The Department of Justice announced that the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) and seven private developers have agreed to pay...
 
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West

 

California Tells Auto Insurers to Disclose Pandemic Profits

California's insurance commissioner ordered nearly 50 auto insurers to provide detailed information about their claim costs during the...
 

Drag Performer Files Defamation Suit in Idaho for Edited Video

A drag performer has filed a defamation lawsuit against a far-right blogger he accuses of releasing a doctored video that falsely made it...
 

Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New Mexico Veteran's Death Settled for $300K

A wrongful death lawsuit filed against the New Mexico Department of Health after a Vietnam War veteran contracted COVID-19 at a veterans'...
 

Scottish American Acquires Hawkeye Wholesale in Washington

Scottish American acquired Hawkeye Wholesale Insurance Services Inc. in Liberty Lake, Washington. Hawkeye was founded in 2012. It has...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

UK Bond Market Crash Takes Shine Off Plans to 'Unshackle' City of London

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss promised to "unshackle" the City of London to fuel growth, but crashing the bond market over tax...
 

Pay-As-You-Go Cargo MGA Closing Insurance Protection Gap for Shippers

After many years working as a freight and logistics broker in the London market, Johnny McCord understood where the freight industry's...
 

Norway Sends Soldiers to Guard Major Oil & Gas Plants After Nord Stream Leaks

Norway's military said on Monday it had posted soldiers to help guard major onshore oil and gas processing plants, part of a wider effort...
 

Tool to Measure Workplace Mental Health Backed by 40 Corporate Partners (Including AXA, Aon)

A coalition of corporate, academic and nonprofit partners including Bank of America Corp. and insurer AXA SA has developed a tool that...
 

NFP Unifies Irish Subsidiaries to Support European Expansion

NFP, the New York City-based property/casualty insurance broker and consultant, announced it will rebrand two acquired firms in Ireland:...
 

MGA Arcadian Risk Capital Gets Regulatory Approval for London, Dublin Companies

Arcadian Risk Capital Ltd., a Bermuda-based managing general agent (MGA) and part of the "Class of 2020" announced that it has received...
 

Ardonagh Europe Completes Acquisition of Dutch Broker Léons Group

Ardonagh Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of The Ardonagh Group, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Léons Group, an...
 

People Moves: Miller Launches Dedicated Bloodstock and Livestock Team, Led by WTW's Horne; CNA Hardy Expands Teams Across Lines in Continental Europe

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at broker Miller and CNA Hardy. A summary of these new hires follows...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Sole Proprietor Insurance: Thoughts on Blending Personal and Professional Insurance Products

Since the onset of the pandemic, work has undergone an unprecedented transformation, with new norms, attitudes, and expectations...
 
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What's the Cost of Slow Insurance Onboarding, Licensing, and Compliance for Your Organization?

Are you losing revenue while waiting for onboarding, licensing, and compliance? Your distribution workforce is the front line of...
 
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The State of the Small Commercial Insurance Market

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 Underwriters Analyze the Risks Associated with Pull Cords at Senior Living Facilities

One of the selling points for senior living facilities is the promise of easy access to assistance in an emergency. To that end,...
 
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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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