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June 8, 2022
 
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National

 

Pressure Growing to Remove PFAS from Fast Food Wrappers

Brenda Hampton first came across the toxic industrial compound PFAS after finding it was part of the cocktail of contaminants that...
 

A Look at OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

Workers' compensation claims can result directly from worksite conditions, whether in construction, manufacturing, distribution, office...
 

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear COVID Business Interruption Case

The US Supreme Court decided Monday that it will not hear an appeal of a decision that denied coverage for losses caused by COVID-19...
 

Cybersecurity Groups Push US to Boost Collaboration on Hacks

Business leaders and cybersecurity experts are pushing the Biden administration to step up efforts to quell big hacks against US...
 

U.S. Senators Unveil Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrency

A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would establish new rules for cryptocurrency, and hand the bulk of...
 

House Committee to Hold Hearing on Soaring U.S. Traffic Deaths

A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on Wednesday is holding a hearing on soaring American traffic deaths and efforts to build...
 

What to Know About Hacktivism and Its Role in Global Conflict

A specific type of cyber threat has made its way to the front of the conversation in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and experts...
 

Nursing Malpractice Coverage Brings Peace of Mind

Health care is a highly complex and ever-changing environment that can lend itself to high-risk, and life-threating, situations. Healthcare...
 

CEO Viewpoint: Unlocking Cyber ILS

With cyber risk capital currently constrained, the insurance sector will ultimately need to look to the alternative...
 
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East

 

Massachusetts Health Firm Reports Cyber Attack

A major medical imaging and outpatient surgery firm in Massachusetts has reported a cyber attack that may have compromised the medical...
 

New York Raises Age to Buy Semiautomatic Rifles to 21, Requires Gun Microstamping

New Yorkers under age 21 will be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law signed Monday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, making...
 

New Jersey, Massachusetts, EPA Close to Settlements Over Industrial Waste Sites

A federal court is weighing settlements with a South Carolina electronics company that would provide funds for cleaning up hazardous...
 

Whistleblower Suing Eli Lilly Alleges Drug Manufacturing Problems

A former human resources officer at Eli Lilly & Co. sued the pharmaceutical company on Monday, alleging she was terminated after pointing...
 

OSHA Investigates Death of Maine Worker in Structure Collapse

ROCKLAND, Maine -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a worker who was trapped when a...
 
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Midwest

 

Segal Acquires Michigan's Union Services Agency

Segal, a benefits and HR consulting firm, has acquired Bayview Insurance Group d/b/a Union Services Agency (USA), a Michigan-based...
 

Mercury Insurance Adds New Coverages in Illinois

Mercury Insurance announced new coverages for homeowners and renters in Illinois. New coverages include Green Home, which covers up to an...
 

Wisconsin Supreme Court: COVID Records Can be Released

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday said the state health department can release data on coronavirus outbreak cases, information...
 
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Southeast

 

After Multi-Year Probe into Carolina Construction Payroll Scheme, 12 Get Probation

Twelve people with seven construction companies in South Carolina, who pleaded guilty to paying workers in cash and shirking tax and...
 

Audit Faults Florida's COVID Data Tracking Efforts in 2020

A report from Florida's auditor general appears to support what some officials said in 2020 - that the state's COVID-19 data was...
 

People Moves: Honaker Named Senior VP at Liberty Co. Brokerage

The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers, based in Gainesville, Florida, has named Kevin Honaker senior vice president and producer. Honaker...
 

Georgia Authorities Investigating Fires that Destroyed Three Historic Homes

Georgia arson investigators are helping in the probe of a suspicious fire that destroyed three historic homes over the weekend. Insurance...
 

Keystone Takes Majority Stake in Large Florida Agency

Keystone Agency Partners, a brokerage that continues to acquire agencies around the country, said it has taken a majority stake in Keyes...
 

Tennessee Regulators Tout Insurance Industry Growth in the State

Tennessee regulators are crowing about the considerable growth in the insurance industry the state has seen in the last two years....
 
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South Central

 

Arkansas Van, Truck Collision Kills 5, Injures 5

Five people were killed and five others injured after a large truck collided with a van belonging to school serving disabled adults in...
 

Texas Division of Workers' Comp Approves Return-to-Work Plan-Based Audit

On April 13 the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) solicited and received constructive input from...
 

24th Woman Brings Texas-Based Suit Against NFL Quarterback Watson

A 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit Monday alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting...
 
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West

 

Oregon Care Center Sued for $4.7M After Patient Leaves, Drowns

A woman is suing a memory care center outside Portland, Oregon, after her husband left the facility unknown to staff and drowned in a...
 

Washington Flash Flood, Mudslide Damaged Homes

A flash flood and mudslide in Okanogan County, Washington, damaged two homes, according to county emergency management officials....
 

Amtrak Settles With Ex-Engineer in Fatal 2017 Washington Crash

Amtrak has agreed to pay an ex-engineer for his pain and suffering caused by a 2017 derailment when his train sped off a curve in DuPont,...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Insurers Must Be Better Prepared for Impact of Climate Change: BoE

Insurers need to plug data gaps to be better prepared for the impact of climate change on their operations and further work may be needed...
 

AXIS Exits Property Reinsurance to Focus on Specialty; Leadership Team Restructured

AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. announced it has completed the shift of AXIS Re from property reinsurance to focus instead on casualty,...
 

Generali's Long-Standing Shareholder Dispute Reignited by Vacant Board Seat

The candidate to replace entrepreneur Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone on the board of Italy's Generali has turned down the position,...
 

Plane-Crash Mysteries Prompt Renewed Calls for Cameras in Cockpits

"We're too low! We're too low! We're too low!" The Boeing Co. 737 co-pilot's frenzied warnings on Sept. 28, 2018 came too late. Within...
 

Bangladesh Depot Fire Puts Spotlight on Country's Industrial Safety Problems

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AP) - Authorities in Bangladesh were still struggling Monday to determine the cause of a devastating fire that...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

2 Hurricane Season Tips

June 1 marks the beginning of the most insurance-y time of the year. It's the beginning of the annual Atlantic Hurricane Season. Oh yes....
 

Insurance 101: Everything You Wanted to Know About HIPAA But Were Afraid to Ask

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) may be one...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Behind the Scenes of the Fastest Home & Auto Rollout in Modern Insurance History

Branch Insurance expanded into 14 states in just 1 year. Tune in live on June 22 at 10am Pacific for a behind-the-scenes look at...
 
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5 Ways Predictive Analytics Helps Insurers Grow

The insurance industry faces many headwinds in the coming year. Learn how AI / predictive analytics can insulate your insurance...
 
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There's a Microchip Shortage. What Now?

Entering into another year of unpredictability in the global supply chain, the shortage of automobile semiconductor chips —...
 
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Around the World: Insurance, Climate Change, Disclosures, and Risk

Tune in Thursday, July 14th at 10am PT / 1pm ET for an expert panel discussion hosted by Insurance Journal. Here's what we'll...
 
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Navigating a Sea of Uncertainty: 5 Reasons to Select a Cargo Policy

Port accumulation and trans-shipment delays. Extreme weather events. Fires at sea. These are just a few interconnected yet...
 
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EP. 37: Riding the Wave of InsurTech 3.0: What It Takes to Not Just Survive, But Thrive

As the InsurTech industry approaches the next wave of innovation, experts say this could mean...
 
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