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March 16, 2022
 
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National

 

Firms Must Report Hacks to DHS in 72 Hours Under Law

The $1.5 trillion government funding package that President Joe Biden signed Tuesday includes sweeping cybersecurity legislation that...
 

Nationwide Expands Use of Leak Sensors for Homeowners

Nationwide Insurance has become the latest large insurer to expand its use of leak-detection and other sensors for homeowners, offering a...
 

Most Middle-Market CFOs Believe ESG Strategy Will Improve Financial Growth

According to a new survey from professional services firm BDO, about two-thirds of middle-market CFOs think implementing an...
 

Experts Confirm Cyber Incidents Up Since Invasion of Ukraine; Insurance Underwriters Adapting

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the number of cyber incidents in the U.S. has increased, and underwriters will need to adapt,...
 

As Law Firms Push to Drop Russian Clients, Some Say Not So Fast

Plaintiffs are decrying potential delays involved in law firms ditching sanctioned clients mid-litigation Leaving clients in court is...
 

Global Drugmakers Blast Plan for COVID Vaccine Patent Waiver

Global drugmakers condemned on Wednesday an initiative by four World Trade Organization members to introduce an intellectual property...
 

Sponsored: Prime Insurance Company Announces Underwriting Leadership Promotions

Chicago, IL USA, March 16, 2022 – Rick J. Lindsey, President, CEO and Chairman of Prime Insurance Company recently announced Richard Bryant to the position as President of Underwriting ...
 

Farm & Ranch Market: Evolving to Mitigate the Risks of Today

While the farm and ranch insurance space faces different risks than other property lines, many challenges of insuring those risks are often...
 

The Convincing Side of Change

Struggling with people resisting making the changes you know you need to make in your organization? Don't know how to...
 
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East

 

University's Governmental Immunity Extends to Parking Lot, Maine Supreme Court Rules

The state cannot be held liable for injuries sustained in a parking lot that is regularly used by people accessing a public building, the...
 

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Relaxing Ban on Facial Recognition Technology

Last year, Virginia lawmakers passed one of the most restrictive bans in the country on the use of facial recognition technology, barring...
 

Rhode Island AG Sues 4 Landlords Over Lead Poisoning Hazards

Four Rhode Island landlords who own properties in which children with lead poisoning live have been sued by the state for alleged...
 

Exxon Mobil Loses Bid to Stop States' Climate Change Probes

A federal appeals court on Tuesday rejected Exxon Mobil Corp.'s effort to stop Massachusetts and New York from probing whether the oil...
 
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Midwest

 

People Moves: Erie Insurance Names Srinivasa as Executive Vice President and CIO

Erie Insurance announced that Parthasarathy "Partha" Srinivasa has been named the company's next executive vice president and chief...
 

Minnesota Officials Propose Flooding Infrastructure Improvements

Local officials and area representatives gathered recently in a sunroom by Lake George to discuss the need to invest in local...
 

Fire Damages Cause 'Total Loss' to Hastings, Nebraska Downtown

An investigation has begun to determine what caused a fire that badly damaged several buildings in downtown Hastings. Firefighters were...
 
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Southeast

 

Georgia Court: Despite Policy Payout, Settlement Offer Not Enforceable

A payment of the policy limits is not always enough to settle a vehicle accident. The insurer must also agree to all other requirements...
 

People: McGriff Names Samuel COO; Holland Moves to Tower MSA

McGriff, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based insurance broker and a subsidiary of Truist Holdings, announced new appointments and new roles...
 
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South Central

 

High Definition Vehicle Insurance Expands Into 2 More States

High Definition Vehicle Insurance has expanded its service to Arkansas and Missouri. According to the Arkansas Trucking Association, 87%...
 

Louisiana Automotive Tuning Company to Pay $3.1 Million Over Clean Air Act Violations

Louisiana-based company Power Performance Enterprises Inc. (PPEI) and its President and owner, Kory B. Willis, pleaded guilty to criminal...
 

Crowd Clashes With San Antonio Police After Fatal Shooting

San Antonio police clashed with a crowd that gathered after three police officers fatally shot a man they said pulled out a gun while...
 
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West

 

Washington Contractors Fined for Death of Worker at Convention Center

Washington state has fined two construction companies a combined $20,000 after a construction worker was killed at the downtown Seattle...
 

Chemical Analysis Shows Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Grapes and Wines in Western U.S.

NEWSWISE - As wildfire season in the West grows in length and severity, it is taking a toll on the wine industry through the effects of...
 

Jury Awards $100M-Plus to Victims of Washington Crane Collapse

A jury awarded more than $100 million this week to some of the victims of a tower crane collapse that killed four people in Seattle in...
 

Oregon Man Sues for $43.5M over Brain Surgery Paralysis

A La Pine, Oregon, man is suing St. Charles Health System in Bend for $43.5 million after complications from brain surgery left him...
 

M.J. Hall Launches Admitted Cannabis Management Liability in California and Arizona

M.J. Hall & Co. is now offering directors and officers liability, employment practices liability and fiduciary liability insurance...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Near Japan's Fukushima

A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northern Japan near Fukushima prefecture late on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami advisory and...
 

Munich Re Exits From Russian, Belarusian Business

Munich Re is joining other insurers, reinsurers and brokers that have withdrawn from business with Russia. Condemning Russia's attack on...
 

Lloyd's Slaps Record Fine on Atrium Underwriters for Bullying, Harassment

Lloyd's of London has fined syndicate member Atrium Underwriters over one million pounds ($1.31 million) for bullying and harassment, the...
 

Tussle Over Connected Vehicle Data Moving Into High Gear

LONDON -- Where you go. What you pass. Where you stop. What you listen to. What you watch. Your good habits. Your bad habits. Companies...
 

Group Vows to Hold Shell Directors Personally Liable for Alleged Climate Plan Failure

LONDON -- Environmental lawyers ClientEarth said on Tuesday they were preparing legal action against the directors of Shell over the...
 

Generali CEO Confident of Closing on Additional Stake in Its Indian Joint Venture

Generali is confident it will finalize the acquisition of a bigger stake in its Indian joint venture Future Generali after an Indian...
 

Bermuda Suspends Permits for Russian Planes

Bermuda's aviation regulator said it is suspending certification of all Russian-operated airplanes registered in the British overseas...
 

Leading Generali Investor Proposes Insurer's Austria Chief as New CEO

A leading Generali shareholder on Tuesday proposed naming the Italian insurer's head of Austria as its new chief executive, in a...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

How Employee Experience Drives Growth (Hint: You Can't Grow Without Your Employees!)

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Growth: If you just want it badly enough, it's practically done, right?! If you've...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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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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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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The 5 Critical Things You Need to Know about Growing Your Agency

Want to experience real growth at your agency? You might need to reconsider where you are focusing your attention. Some agents...
 
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