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October 5, 2022
 
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National

 

Frustration and Desperation Mount as Ian's Effects Linger

Days after the skies cleared and the winds died down in Florida, Hurricane Ian's effects persisted Monday, as people faced another week...
 

Ian to 'Significantly Impact' Property Rates for Coastal States: MarketScout

Hurricane Ian is going to affect commercial and personal property rates "significantly" - not just in Florida, predicted MarketScout. The...
 

U.S. Barge Backlog Swells on Parched Mississippi River

Commercial barge traffic on southern stretches of the Mississippi River was at a standstill on Tuesday as low water levels halted...
 

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...
 

Senior Care Market Experiencing Revived Competition Amid Hi-Tech Boom

The insurance market for senior care and housing facilities has emerged from the volatile period of the pandemic and is again responsive...
 

How to Avoid Being a 'Sitting Duck' During a Disaster-Related Ransomware Attack

Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, had a slow start this year but has begun ramping up as Hurricane...
 

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...
 

Opinion: Consumers Pay the Price as Regulatory Interference Drives Property Insurance Market Instability

Many states are facing a growing affordability and availability crisis in property insurance markets, and it's not just...
 
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East

 

Limit on Limousines' Miles Is Among New York Safety Panel's 16 Recommendations

A New York state task force created after a 2018 limo crash that killed 20 people issued a safety report with recommendations including...
 

Supreme Court Declines Connecticut Troopers' Appeal Over Personnel Disclosure Law

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by the Connecticut State Police Union in its challenge of a police...
 

13 Businesses, 19 Individuals Charged in Alleged Pennsylvania Car 'Title Washing' Ring

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said his office has filed criminal charges against 19 individuals and 13 separate businesses...
 
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Midwest

 

Illinois Court: Insurers Cannot Exclude UIM Coverage for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

Auto insurance carriers must pay uninsured motorist benefits to insureds who are injured by motor vehicles while walking or bicycling,...
 

Indiana Approves Decrease in Workers' Comp Rates for 2023

Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Amy L. Beard recently approved a decrease of 10.3% on average for Workers' Compensation...
 

Nebraska Wildfire Razes Camp, Prompts Evacuation

A wildfire that exploded in size in drought-stricken central Nebraska has destroyed much of a youth campsite and led officials to...
 
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Southeast

 

Will Ian Consume Florida Cat Fund, Forcing More Back-Breaking Reinsurance?

While some analysts are predicting that the property insurance industry will be able to manage Hurricane Ian and its estimated $50...
 

NFIP Now Providing Advance Payments for Flooded Policyholders Who Apply

The National Flood Insurance Program has approved a waiver that will allow some policyholders flooded by Hurricane Ian to receive advance...
 

'Weston's Law' on Elevator Safety in Vacation Homes Takes Effect in North Carolina

New safety mandates for elevators inside North Carolina beach and vacation cottages take effect on Saturday along with all or portions of...
 

Former Kentucky Lawmaker Sentenced to Prison in Fraud Case

Former Kentucky lawmaker Robert Goforth was sentenced Monday to two years and one month in federal prison for health care fraud and money...
 

Most Habitable Homes in Florida Should Get Power Restored by End of Week, FPL Says

Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, hundreds of...
 

Hub Acquires Kentucky's Peel & Holland

Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced that it has acquired the assets of each of...
 
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South Central

 

5th Circuit Mulls Vaccine Mandate for US Contractors

A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Monday became the latest to hear arguments on whether President Joe Biden overstepped his...
 

Keystone to Add Bainswest Agencies in Oklahoma, Missouri

Keystone welcomed a group of Bainswest agencies from Oklahoma and Missouri to its network of growing agencies across the nation,...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

Personal & Commercial Lines Producer - 413 Insurance Services, LLC - Georgia (GA)

 

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Excess Lines Underwriter - WH Greene & Associates - East Aurora, NY

 
 
 

West

 

California School District Says Hackers Accessed Massive Database

The Los Angeles public school system, the second-largest in the US, said an extortionist group had accessed a massive database but had...
 

School Executives Arrested in California Workers' Comp Fraud Scheme

An investigation by the California Department of Insurance resulted in the arrest last week of Rene Carlos Aguero, 71, and Gustavo Adolfo...
 

Arizona Tornado Damaged Homes, Power Lost in Dust Storms

Up to 10 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in northern Arizona Monday while around Phoenix, dust storms caused downed power...
 

California Labor Commissioner Recovers $282K for Car Wash Wage Citations

The California Labor Commissioner's Office recovered more than $282,000 for wage theft violations affecting 22 car wash workers in Long...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Climate Activists Ask Insurers to Withhold Cover for Giant Australian LNG Project

Climate NGOs are calling on insurers to withhold coverage for a giant LNG project and hold firm to their net zero ambitions. Reclaim...
 

Meta Could Face Hefty Fine as EU Probe Into Massive Data Leak Draws to Close

Meta Platforms Inc. could face a hefty fine as a probe by a key European Union privacy watchdog into the leak of the personal data of...
 

Howden Acquires French Marine Insurance Broker Seasecure Group

Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced it has acquired Seasecure Group, the last remaining independent marine broker in...
 

Ariel Re Obtains Approval to Launch Managing Agent at Lloyd's

Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has obtained approval to launch a managing agent...
 
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Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns

 

Regulatory Roundup: Florida Warns of Crypto Scam, Louisiana Helps with $129 Million in Additional Claims, Connecticut Weighs in on Federal Subsidies

State by state variations of laws, compliance protocols, industry transparency, and general regulatory cultures can lend one the...
 

Improving the Insurance Producer Experience: A Vital Business Differentiator

Do you know if your top producers are happy and fulfilled? These important people help boost sales and are key players for successful...
 

5 Steps to Becoming a First-Time Agency Buyer

This post is part of a series sponsored by InsurBanc. Buying an agency is one of the most meaningful and long-lasting financial decisions...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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How to Design Products that Meet the New and Emerging Risks of Gig Workers

Since the onset of the pandemic, work has undergone an unprecedented transformation, with new norms, attitudes, and expectations...
 
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Are You Losing Revenue While Waiting for Insurance Onboarding, Licensing, and Compliance?

Are you losing revenue while waiting for onboarding, licensing, and compliance? Your distribution workforce is the front line of...
 
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Digital Technologies Impacting the Small Commercial Insurance Ecosystem

The State of the Market, Innovation and Where Everyone's Headed Next The small commercial insurance market went through a...
 
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Ways to Build a Strong Online Reputation

In today's insurance landscape, your online reputation is critical. This guide has everything you need to grow your online...
 
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Some Carriers Are Denying Coverage for Senior Living Facilities with Pull Cords. Now What?

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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Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, had a slow start this...
 
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"Cannabis needs one thing right now, and that's profitability." That may sound like a strange...
 
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