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Telegram CEO Held Over Alleged Failure to Stop Crime on App

Insurance Journal

Pavel Durov, the chief executive officer of Telegram, has been detained in France over claims that the messaging service failed to properly fight crime on the app, including the spread of child sexual abuse material. The 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire was …

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Viewpoint: The Vital Role of Claim Professionals After Cyberattacks

Insurance Journal

A crime victim will need a deep bench when responding to a cyber incident. While the role of brokers, privacy counsel and forensic investigators is well understood, the contribution of insurance claim professionals cannot be overlooked. A victim may have …

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7 Common Car Insurance Frauds in Germany

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From minor exaggerations in claims to organized crime rings staging accidents, fraud is a growing issue in the German car insurance market. Car insurance frauds have evolved in Germany.

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Is terrorism covered under an Australian home and contents policy?

Prof. Allan Manning

This timeline may be disrupted as I am scheduled to go to Vanuatu to assist with earthquake claims next week. In a day or two I will address Strata and after than residential landlord policies, and finally private motor. Strata in particular can be complicated where there is a mixture of residential and commercial unit holders.

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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And with rising property values, more frequent catastrophic weather events, and emerging risks like habitability claims, its never been more critical to help your clients navigate their insurance options. What Kinds of Claims Get Made in Apartment Buildings As a team, weve seen all kinds of claims related to apartment buildings.

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Are Insurance Price Increases a Tipping Point for Gen X and Boomers?

Majesco

Increased repair costs, a component of inflation, was cited by nearly half for both auto and homeowner insurance and is far higher than Gen Z and Millennials, likely reflecting the years of owning insurance and understanding the makeup of claims costs. However, only 38% of renters insurance customers believe they can influence their rates.

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Restaurant Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina: A Broker’s Guide

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Slip-and-fall incidents: High foot traffic in dining areas and restrooms increases the risk of customer or employee injuries, which can lead to costly liability claims. Employee-related risks: Claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, or harassment can arise, particularly in high-turnover environments like restaurants.