Insurance Journal

JULY 17, 2024

judge rejected Build-A-Bear Workshop’s effort to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that its Skoosherz plush toys were unauthorized knockoffs of Squishmallows, the popular plush toys made by a unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. In a decision on Monday, …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

The Post and Courier newspaper reported that the 19-story building – Charleston’s tallest – … It could take $151 million to repair the Dockside condominium tower in Charleston, which was evacuated in February after an engineering assessment found major structural problems.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 31, 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays received final approval Tuesday for their proposal to build a new ballpark in St. Petersburg, Florida, capping a years-long process that had clouded the future of the Major League Baseball team. The Pinellas County Commission voted …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The managing general agency model is attracting a number of ambitious underwriters keen to step away from established insurers to build nimble, specialized, and client-focused MGAs. For many, launching an MGA is a chance to offer a more tailored approach …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 13, 2025

Insurer USAA, which serves military veterans and their families, has purchased a new, larger office space in Chesapeake, Virginia to accommodate its expanding membership and workforce. Through the expansion, USAA said it expects to add 500 new jobs to the …

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Insurance Journal

MAY 8, 2025

million to build off results of 2024its first profitable year. reported first quarter net income of $18.2 The net profit for the first three months of 2025 is compared to a net loss of $6.2 million for Q1 …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

to build a backdoor to give it access to global user data, in a move that could spark one of the biggest privacy fights in the iPhone maker’s history. The UK government has ordered Apple Inc. British authorities in an …

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Building 238

Insurance Journal

APRIL 17, 2025

AP) One of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre (1,200 hectare) community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it was abandoning its citrus-growing operations at the end of this year’s season. FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Alico, …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 3, 2025

BOSTON (AP) A box truck crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood and hit several pedestrians before flipping onto its side, city officials said. The driver and five others were injured in what authorities said appears …

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Final Expense Brokerage

JANUARY 29, 2025

Selecting the Right Products for Your Clients Offering the right products to your clients is critical in building trust and ensuring their needs are met. Creating Lasting Relationships with Clients At the end of the day, your business is about building relationships.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The current version of the National Flood Insurance Program Proof of Loss for Building and Contents is available at the below link. link] The … The post 2024 National Flood Insurance Program Proof of Loss for Building and Contents appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog. You MUST use Firefox.

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes to its DEI policy as its new top leader oversees a broader revamp of the company’s workforce. Staff from Boeing’s …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2024

The US Congress passed the Coastal Barrier Resources Act in 1982 to preserve relatively undeveloped waterfront areas as natural buffer zones. At least 1.4 million acres along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts were made ineligible for the kind of federal …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

Cyber crime syndicates that run multi-billion-dollar scam operations across Southeast Asia are still expanding despite recent law enforcement crackdowns, building links from Ireland to Mexico and reaching a potentially irreversible global spillover, the United Nations warned. The transnational criminal networks …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 28, 2024

I recently watched the new movie Twisters starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, which gives viewers a fantastic and frightening look at the damage tornadoes and severe weather can cause to American communities. Early in the film, storm chaser/scientist Javi, …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The insurance industry, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions and extensive documentation, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of video marketing. As digital communication becomes the norm, retail insurance agents, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and insurtechs increasingly turn to video …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 23, 2025

A Thai-Chinese company denied Monday allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake last month in Bangkok. Authorities are probing …

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 2, 2024

Ryan Specialty, a publicly traded provider of specialty products for insurance agents, brokers and carriers, has agreed to buy US Assure Insurance Services of Florida, a company specializing in builder’s risk insurance. Based in Jacksonville and founded in 1977, US …

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AMAXX

MAY 14, 2025

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LexisNexis

MAY 21, 2025

This week, at the 2025 Microsoft Build conference in Seattle, we unveiled a powerful new way for legal teams to enhance productivity and streamline workflows Protégé for Microsoft 365 Copilot and for Microsoft Teams.

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Central Insurance

MAY 17, 2025

Building a strong safety culture is essential for electrical contractors. Here's how to improve site safety, protect your people, and reduce your risk. The post Loss Control Tips for Electrical Contractors appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 3, 2025

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million gallons of water, the result was not just property damage. Instead, it was a lawsuit that put the scope of all-risk commercial property insurance under scrutiny. The case ofEpperson v.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 18, 2024

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) AP) Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, according to a new study. The …

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Cowbell

MAY 29, 2025

At Cowbell, we believe Internet Safety Month is the perfect opportunity to review and reinforce your organizations cybersecurity posture and build long-term cyber resilience. 7 Steps to Build Cyber Resilience 1. Lets Build Resilience Together Internet Safety Month is a reminder that the digital landscape is constantly evolving.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A recent … The post What is a Dwelling Structure or Not a Building Structure Under Homeowners Policy? This post is a reminder to study When Words Collide: Policy Interpretation Doctrines and the 10 Commandments. Understand your Insurance Policy BetterRTFP!

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

A car smashed through a building Monday afternoon, killing four young people and injuring several others during an after-school program in a small city outside of Springfield, Illinois, police said. Officers responded at about 3:20 p.m. to calls about a …

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Building 147

Neilson Marketing Services

MAY 6, 2025

They build brand equity. Visibility builds momentum, and momentum drives growth. Build trust through testimonials, reviews, and up-to-date bios. At Neilson Marketing Services, weve helped insurance agencies, MGAs, and carriers build smart, scalable marketing strategies for decades. They gain visibility.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 28, 2025

When a devastating fire damages a building and a municipality orders it razed, the instinctive reaction of many policyholders is to expect that their insurance will cover the total loss.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

APRIL 28, 2025

When a devastating fire damages a building and a municipality orders it razed, the instinctive reaction of many policyholders is to expect that their insurance will cover the total loss.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXIS Capital Holdings and Lockton Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXIS Names White as Head of Aviation, Succeeding Wood AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based re/insurer, announced …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

has reached a settlement with the owners of a Nashville condominium building that was badly damaged in the Christmas Day bombing in 2020. Aspen Specialty Insurance Co. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Both sides have agreed to …

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Damage Building Insured Insurance 147

AMAXX

APRIL 30, 2025

Systematized communication helps prevent injuries from becoming high-cost claims, reduces litigation, builds trust with employees, and improves return-to-work outcomes all without needing constant intervention from every department. They build repeatable systems. Communication is the core of human interaction.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

AP) — An abandoned, 22-story building in Lake Charles, Louisiana — once an icon in the city that became a symbol of destruction from hurricanes Laura and Delta — was imploded Saturday after sitting vacant for nearly … BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)

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Damage Building 278

LexisNexis

MAY 13, 2025

Protégé builds on that foundation, transforming productivity, helping legal professionals deliver their best work, and enabling firms to differentiate through smarter service. Lexis+ AI has already demonstrated its financial value.

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Building Agents Protection 64

Insurance Journal

JUNE 4, 2025

Building upon AlliBot’s … Austin, TX June 04,2025 The Risk & Insurance Education Alliance is proud to announce the launch of AlliBot 3.0, the newest generation of its groundbreaking AI-powered knowledge bot designed exclusively for risk and insurance professionals.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

MAY 28, 2025

Perched at the southeast corner of Central Park, it is a nearly 100-year-old cooperative building that oozes old-world charm and timeless elegance. Some cases linger in your mind not just because of the legal principles they clarify but because of where they unfold. Few locations are as captivating as the Sherry-Netherland Hotel.

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Property Insurance Building Insured Insurance 138

Property Insurance Coverage Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Resilience extends beyond individual buildings and cities; it requires a regional and national approach to infrastructure development. What is the comprehensive plan for structural resilience to natural disasters?

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