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April 21, 2022
 
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National

 

Small Businesses Are Burning Out: Survey

According to a recent survey by Next Insurance, small businesses are feeling stressed and frustrated by the state of the economy and...
 

Judge Rejects 'Gag Order' for Elon Musk

Elon Musk will not be subjected to a "gag order" preventing him from discussing a lawsuit claiming he defrauded Tesla Inc. shareholders...
 

SIAA Acquires Rogue Risk, Expands Digital Footprint

SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) - the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the United States - said it has...
 

U.S. Justice Department Appeals Transportation Mask Ruling

The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday appealed a judge's ruling ending a mask mandate on public transportation and airplanes after the...
 

Risky Driving Increases as Sleep Apnea Worsens

Drivers who have sleep apnea can be a high risk behind the wheel, according to new research that also suggests screening older drivers...
 

Largest Public Pension Fund to Vote to Replace Buffett as Berkshire Chairman

CalPERS, the largest U.S. public pension fund, on April 19 said it will vote for a shareholder proposal that Berkshire Hathaway Inc....
 

Inflation Outpacing Premium Increases for Auto and Homeowners Lines

US Insurers — already hammered by extraordinary losses caused by natural disasters — are failing to raise premiums at a pace that...
 

Innovation Boosts Carrier Top Lines: AM Best

Insurers with well-developed innovation initiatives have much higher levels of top-line growth than those who lag behind...
 
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East

 

Massachusetts Supreme Court Gives Insurer, Agency a Win in Covid-19 Claims Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has sided with an insurer and an insurance agency in finding that the Covid-19 losses claimed by...
 

New York Times Sues Defamation Plaintiff Under Expanded Anti-SLAPP Law

The New York Times sued an anti-immigration author for the cost of defending itself against defamation in the first lawsuit of its kind...
 

Judge Approves $34M Settlement Over PFOA Contamination of Vermont Community

A federal judge has given final approval to a $34 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against a plastics company over toxic...
 

Hilb Group Acquires Vermont's Paige & Campbell and Taylor Palmer Agencies

National insurance agency The Hilb Group reports it has acquired Vermont-based Paige & Campbell, Inc., and its subsidiary the Taylor...
 
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Midwest

 

Illinois Contractor Faces $360,000 in Penalties Over OSHA Violations

A Waukegan, Illinois contractor - with a history of violating federal safety standards and ignoring safety citations - was cited again by...
 

Wisconsin Marijuana Legalization Proponents Get to Make Case

Proponents of legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin, for either medical or recreational use or both, get their first chance to make their...
 

People Moves: United Fire Group Appoints Martin as CFO; AmericanAg Adds Colton as General Counsel

United Fire Group Appoints Eric J. Martin as Chief Financial Officer United Fire Group, Inc. has appointed Eric J. Martin as Chief...
 
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Southeast

 

South Carolina Ban on 'Squatting' Vehicles Inches Closer, But Time Running Out

A bill that would ban so-called "squatting trucks" that have their front ends lifted so much that the driver can't fully see the road has...
 

Florida Agents Must Return $4M in Unearned Commissions From Insolvent Gulfstream

Insurer insolvencies are hard enough on policyholders and company executives, but local agents across Florida also are feeling the pain...
 

Alabama Man Charged with Fraud After Hummer Found Buried

Alabama sheriff's deputies this week arrested a man they say buried a Hummer six years ago after filing an insurance claim on the...
 

'Deceptive' Denial, Conflicting Policy Wording Costs Philadelphia Indemnity in Court

The insurer first said it would pay to repair a breezeway at a student housing complex that partially collapsed during a Saturday night...
 
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South Central

 

People Moves: EPIC Adds Porter in Houston; Goosehead Promotes 10 Managing Directors

Kathleen Porter Joins EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants in Houston EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has added Kathleen Ponter to...
 

AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of Old Glory Insurance Company

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term...
 

Risk Strategies Acquires Texas' Advisor Brokerage Services

Risk Strategies has acquired full-service insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm Advisor Brokerage Services (ABS). Terms...
 
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West

 

Ex-Legislative Equity Officer Files Oregon Suit for $1.2M

A man who was tasked with fielding complaints of harassment at the Oregon Capitol is suing, saying he was pushed out of the job after...
 

Jury Awards $1.5M to Family in California Mistaken Body ID Case

A Southern California jury on Tuesday awarded $1.5 million to the family of a man who was mistakenly declared dead by authorities,...
 

New Mexico Safety Arm Finds Rust Production Showed 'Plain Indifference' on Set

A safety report concludes that Rust Movie Productions LLC management knew that firearm safety procedures were not being followed on set...
 

California Workers' Comp Committee OKs 7.6% Pure Premium Filing

The governing committee of the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California authorized the WCIRB to submit a Sept. 1, 2022...
 

Department of Labor Eyeing Arizona OSHA Plan After 'Pattern of Failures'

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal to reconsider and revoke final approval of Arizona's State OSHA plan, which the...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Aspen Becomes 17th Insurer to Stop Insuring Canada's Trans Mountain Pipeline

Lloyd's of London syndicate Aspen Insurance has decided to cut ties with the existing Trans Mountain pipeline when its current insurance...
 

Claims Inflation, Weakening Price Momentum Could Hit Reinsurer, London Mkt Profits

The global reinsurance and London market sectors face increased risks from rising claims inflation, financial market volatility and...
 

U.S. Companies Warn China's Data Rules Risk Creating 'Digital Island'

China's "uniquely restrictive" data laws risk boosting U.S. firms' cost of doing business in the No. 2 economy and could lead to digital...
 

Medical Gear Deliveries to Russia Hit by Sanctions-Related Insurance, Transport Hurdles

Exports of essential medical devices Russia is dependent upon from the West have been partly restored, reducing the immediate risk of...
 

UK Car Insurance Premiums Reached 18-Month High in 1st Quarter: Survey

The cost of a comprehensive car insurance policy in Britain touched an 18-month high in the first quarter and will continue to increase...
 

Zurich's Liès Named Chair of Insurance Development Forum's Steering Committee

The Insurance Development Forum (IDF) announced the appointment of Michel M. Liès as its next Steering Committee chair with effect from...
 

Insured Losses From Eastern Australia Floods Estimated at A$4B: PERILS

Initial insurance losses for the Eastern Australia floods are estimated at A$3.99 billion (US$2.97 billion), according to PERILS, the...
 

People Moves: Miller Taps WTW's Power, Besso's Harvey for Professional Risks; Arch Insurance Int'l Appoints Underwriters Barattini and Smith

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurance broker Miller and insurer Arch Insurance International....
 

Explosion at Coking Coal Mine in Poland Kills at Least 5 People

The death toll from methane explosions at Pniowek mine in southern Poland climbed to five after rescue workers recovered a body of...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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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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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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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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Third-party Risk Posture of the Top 99 US Insurance Companies

This report analyzes the top 99 insurance companies by net premiums written in order better understand their cyber posture and...
 
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How to Coordinate Client Communication Seamlessly Across Departments

Hear from Nationwide and Salesforce about innovative strategies and processes to personalize the customer experience. Owning...
 
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