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February 23, 2022
 
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National

 

J&J Unit Proposes Independent Exam If It Remains in Bankruptcy

A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary proposed on Friday that it would submit to an independent examination of the corporate restructuring the...
 

Cyber Market Primed to Grow and Eclipse Property by 2040: Gallagher Re

Following a pause to stabilize the vessel, the cyber market is poised for a wave of growth that could make it larger than the property...
 

ESG Litigation Over Social Issues Is Poised to Rise

Climate-related lawsuits like those filed against energy companies Exxon Mobil Corp., Shell Plc and PG&E Corp. have dominated ESG...
 

Travelers Acquires Tech Assets of Insurtech Trōv for Personal Insurance

Trōv, an early insurtech that started life as a creator of micro-duration policies and evolved into an embedded insurance specialist,...
 

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Clash Between Religion and LGBT Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took up a major new legal fight pitting religious beliefs against LGBT rights, agreeing to hear an...
 

Dakota Access Pipeline Loses Supreme Court Appeal, Leaving Its Future Unclear

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Energy Transfer LP's Dakota Access Pipeline, letting stand a ruling that required a new...
 

Agency's Specialty Portfolio Often Fragmented by Working With Multiple Carriers

The Hanover Insurance Group recently released its State of Specialty Insurance Report, which highlights the risks of fragmentation in the...
 

U.S. Soccer to Pay $24 Million to End Women's Equal-Pay Suit

U.S. Soccer has reached a $24 million agreement with the women's national team to settle allegations that females were paid less than...
 

Why Direct Carriers Do Better During Inflationary Periods

We've entered an inflationary environment, and a significant one at that. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has been...
 
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East

 

Virginia Lawsuit Blames Amazon Demands on Delivery Drivers for Crash

A North Carolina motorcyclist who lost a leg after a collision with an Amazon delivery truck has filed a lawsuit arguing that unrealistic...
 

Delaware Residents Near Guard Base Report High Levels of 'Forever Chemicals'

Residents living near an Air National Guard base in northern Delaware have average blood levels of certain toxic manmade chemicals that...
 

Person of Interest Sought in Deadly Baltimore Fire in Vacant Rowhouse

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has published a video of a man considered to be a "person of interest" in a...
 

Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Let Immigrants Get Driver's Licenses

The Massachusetts House has approved a bill that would let immigrants in the country illegally obtain state driver's licenses. If passed...
 
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Midwest

 

High Street Acquires Michigan's The Craft Agency

High Street Insurance Partners has acquired The Craft Agency in Jackson, Michigan. The Craft Agency has been serving their clients for...
 

Chicago Brewery Destroyed by Fire Started in Apartment Building

A Chicago brewery was destroyed by a dramatic blaze early Feb. 21 that fire officials believe started in a nearby apartment building. The...
 

Equipment Failure Sends Raw Sewage Into Michigan's Flint River

Officials have issued a health advisory for the Flint area after equipment failed at a municipal pumping station, sending an unknown...
 
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Southeast

 

Georgia Insurance Commish Candidates Want Different Solutions to Elevator Inspections

Candidates for the office of Georgia insurance commissioner have offered differing solutions to faulty elevators and inspections, six...
 

Florida Appeal Courts Side with Insurers in Attorney Fees, AOB and PIP Cases

From attorneys' fees to water damage to reimbursement limits in no-fault auto insurance, Florida appeals courts have sided with insurers...
 

Butler Buckley Agency in Miami Joins Renaissance Alliance

Another Florida insurance agency, Butler, Buckley & Deets, has joined Renaissance Alliance, a national firm that helps agencies grow....
 
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South Central

 

Texas' Dents.co Launches App That Measures Auto Body Damage

Dents.co, a new software company based in Longview, Texas, has launched a mobile app that measures auto body damage and provides...
 

8th Circuit: Insurer Owes Nothing to Arkansas Man Who Lied on Proof of Loss Statement

After his house burned down in 2015, Rick Merechka turned in a sworn proof of loss statement telling his insurance company that the...
 

Louisiana Refinery Explosion Injures 6

A huge Louisiana refinery was rocked by an explosion and fire on Feb. 21. Marathon Petroleum Corp. said six workers suffered minor...
 
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West

 

City Insurance Launches in More California and Colorado Cities

Distinguished Programs is expanding its City Insurance program to select cities in California and Colorado, as well as launching new...
 

California Lawmaker Introduces Bill to 'Restore Ethics and Transparency' at Department of Insurance

Citing continuing failures by the California Department of Insurance to maintain public access to government records and efforts to limit...
 

Mechanical Issues Reported Before California Police Helicopter Crash

A pilot reported mechanical issues shortly before a police helicopter crashed nose first along the Southern California coast, killing one...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

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International & Reinsurance

 

IMF Warns Britain About Relaxing High Regulatory Standards for Insurers, Banks

A push to make London more attractive as a global financial center after Brexit must not threaten high standards of solvency and behavior...
 

Aging Oil-Storage Ships Pose Safety, Environmental Risks Around the World

The decades-old, oil-storage ship that blew up off the coast of Nigeria recently -- killing some of its crew and spewing its contents...
 

Munich Re Forecasts 14% Jump in 2022 Profit as It Reports Bounceback From Pandemic

German reinsurance group Munich Re on Wednesday forecast a 14% jump in profit this year as it reported a bounceback in 2021 from the...
 

Fire on Burning Car Transport Ship Continues After One Week

The operator of Felicity Ace, the ship transporting thousands of Porsches, Lamborghinis and other Volkswagen AG vehicles, said Tuesday it...
 

Aston Lark Ireland Buys Marine & General Insurances DAC

Aston Lark Ireland announced it has agreed terms to acquire Marine & General Insurances DAC. Terms of the deal, which is subject to...
 

Nexus Underwriting Management Ltd. to Be Renamed Kentro Capital Ltd.

Nexus Underwriting Management Ltd. (NUML), the London-based specialty managing general agent and intermediary, announced it will be...
 

People Moves: Beazley's Eaton to Retire at End of 2022; BHSI Promotes Flesch to Head of Marine in Germany; Oneglobal Latin America Taps Generali's Silva to Lead Regional Team

This edition of International People Moves details appointments (and a retirement) at Beazley, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

What the Next Generation of Insurance Consumers Wants

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Did you know that in the next 3 years Millennials and Gen Z will comprise 75% of...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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The Ultimate Tax Savings Guide For Insurance Agents

Tax season is here, and as an insurance agent, there are many unique tax strategies available that will help you maximize your...
 
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Risk Management Checklist: Are you helping your clients navigate their critical areas of risk?

Use this tool to keep track of all the areas of risk your clients might be exposed to and ensure you're helping cover them all....
 
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Travelers Ins. Adopts Personalization Strategy to Support the Agent-Policyholder Relationship

Discover how agents can use modern communication tools to personalize their experience at scale. As the face of insurance...
 
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Real Stories of Success from Agents Making Change

Independent agents and dedicated agents looking to transition to an independent career have a lot to contemplate when...
 
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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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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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