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The Fifth Circuit Establishes an Important Framework for Louisiana Homeowners to Prevail Under Forced-Placed Insurance Policies

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Residential property damage attorneys who represent policyholders for any length of time will eventually come across a client who has a forced-placed policy. A forced-place insurance policy, also known as lender-placed insurance, is a type of hazard insurance obtained by a mortgage servicer on behalf of the owner or assignee of a mortgage loan when … The post The Fifth Circuit Establishes an Important Framework for Louisiana Homeowners to Prevail Under Forced-Placed Insurance Policies appe

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Smart Automation Tools for Insurance Agent Productivity: Your Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder 

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The Fifth Circuit Establishes an Important Framework for Louisiana Homeowners to Prevail Under Forced-Placed Insurance Policies

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Residential property damage attorneys who represent policyholders for any length of time will eventually come across a client who has a forced-placed policy. A forced-place insurance policy, also known as lender-placed insurance, is a type of hazard insurance obtained by a mortgage servicer on behalf of the owner or assignee of a mortgage loan when … The post The Fifth Circuit Establishes an Important Framework for Louisiana Homeowners to Prevail Under Forced-Placed Insurance Policies appe

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How SignalHire Elevates Lead Prospecting for Insurance Experts

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Skip to content For Agents Agent Login Log in to your agent profile Add Your Agency Create a profile and connect with quality leads. Advertise with Us High engagement with the right audience Agency Services Insurance Back-Office Outsourcing Companies Licensing Management Services Agency Blog & Resources Expert guide to grow your insurance career Insurance Agencies for Sale The #1 marketplace for insurance agency acquisitions Agency Acquisition Resources Buy, sell, or value your agency easily.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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The First 24 Hours: Why It’s the Most Important Window in Workers’ Comp

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In the world of workers’ compensation, every minute counts — but no timeframe is more critical than the first 24 hours after an injury. This early window determines the tone, direction, and cost of the entire claim. Get it right, and you build trust, reduce stress, and keep the claim on track. Get it wrong — or worse, do nothing — and you open the door to confusion, frustration, and potentially years of litigation, delays, and lost productivity.

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How Civil Liability Insurance Works in Luxembourg for Foreigners

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When moving to Luxembourg as a foreigner, many things might catch your attention—beautiful architecture, multilingual culture, and one of Europe’s most efficient administrative systems. However, one thing that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late is civil liability insurance. This essential policy has saved countless expats from major financial setbacks.

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United Risk Acquires Verita CSG From WTW; Rebrands as Verist With Chang as CEO

Insurance Journal

United Risk has acquired specialized property/casualty managing general agent Verita CSG, Inc. from global risk advisor WTW and rebranded the venture as Verist LLC.

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HEIGHTENED RISK PRACTICES

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Factors to consider while proactively and strategically planning mitigation for losses attributable to escalating property risks By Jeffrey C. Terry and Jason Trahan Catastrophic risk models are evolving rapidly. Such disastrous evidence manifested with the $50 billion-plus Los Angeles area wildfires in January 2025.

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Berkshire Insurance Units Report Lower Q2 Operating Income Overall

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GEICO was the only one of Berkshire Hathaway’s major property/casualty reporting divisions to post higher underwriting profit in the second quarter of 2025.

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Take the Hassle Out of Claims Management

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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Honest Steadily Landlord Insurance Review!

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People Moves: Aon Promotes West CCO Yim to Northern California Market Leader

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Aon named Shelley Yim Northern California market leader. Yim has more 15 years of experience at Aon, currently serving as chief client officer for the West Region. She previously held regional leadership roles and managed global risk management clients.

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TO LICENSE OR NOT TO LICENSE: THAT IS THE QUESTION

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The do’s and don’ts when assigning tasks between licensees and non-licensees When in doubt, require every client-facing position to hold an appropriate license and always check with an attorney … for guidance.

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USI Acquires Oklahoma’s Rogers Insurance Center

Insurance Journal

USI Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Miami, Oklahoma-based Rogers Insurance Center. Founded in 1997, Rogers Insurance Center is an independent brokerage firm specializing in commercial and personal risk insurance programs. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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The Three Hidden Profit And Agency Valuation Drains

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Is your agency aware that these could be happening? If you’re primarily concerned about valuation, what steps are you taking to drive growth and increase profits?

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Fla. Insurance Agent Charged With Premium Theft Now in Prison, Has Paid Restitution

Insurance Journal

A high-profile southwest Florida insurance agent who pleaded “no contest” to absconding with thousands of dollars in premiums has been sentenced to just over a year in prison. Reid J.

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Inside the Agency Height Ecosystem: How Advertisers Reach Real Agents, Not Cold Leads

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Discover how Agency Height connects advertisers with real actively seeking audience.

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South Africa Is Considering Flood Insurance for Large Cities

Insurance Journal

South Africa is studying whether some of its largest cities should take out flood insurance after a series of disasters in recent years led to bailouts from the government.

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Perfect Your Follow-Up Process With These 6 Steps | EverQuote

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How do you view lead follow-up: Do you see it as ripe with opportunities to improve your results? Or chock full of pitfalls that waste time, cause frustration, and yield nothing?

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UK’s FCA Says Lenders Face Minimum £9 Billion Bill on Car Loans

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will consult on a redress scheme to guide firms on how they should compensate motor finance customers that were missold car loans, which it estimates could leave such lenders on the hook for at least …

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Beyond Ransomware: Safeguarding Identity, Cloud, and Data in a Digital-First World

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Cybersecurity is evolving quickly. At Cowbell’s first panel webinar, experts from across the industry gathered to explore critical threats beyond ransomware, unpack identity and cloud risks, and share practical strategies that empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to secure their digital operations. Here’s a recap of the conversation and the key takeaways you need to protect your business today.

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Parrish Named CEO of Howden U.S., Is Sued by Former Employer Marsh

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Mike Parrish has been named the chief executive officer of Howden U.S., a new U.S. retail broking business of Howden, and he will start in September subject to his “fulfillment of relevant contractual obligations.

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Insurance Leaders Strengthen Presence in Western Canada with Key Senior Appointments

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Two leading insurance companies are reinforcing their footprint in Western Canada through strategic senior-level hires. These new appointments are designed to drive business growth and enhance service delivery in key regional markets. Sedgwick Welcomes Dana Sharp to Calgary MCL Team Sedgwick has announced the addition of Dana Sharp (pictured above, left) as Senior General Adjuster […] The post Insurance Leaders Strengthen Presence in Western Canada with Key Senior Appointments appeared fir

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How an Alleged Ponzi Scheme Left Investors and Politicians in the South Reeling

Insurance Journal

CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) — A federal receiver is on the hunt to recover $140 million lost in an alleged Ponzi scheme that benefited some Republicans in the top ranks of their party in Georgia and Alabama.

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Sanctioned tanker “spoofs” position in Indonesian waters

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Sanctioned tanker “spoofs” position in Indonesian waters appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Business Moves: Specialist Risk Group Acquires Ecclesia’s Dutch and Belgian Operations; Optio Completes Purchase of UK MGA Custodian Management

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group Acquires Ecclesia’s Dutch and Belgian Operations Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based global insurance intermediary, announced it has completed the acquisition of German broker Ecclesia’s businesses in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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2025 Car Insurance Discount for First Responders: What You Need to Know

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Discover how to qualify for a Car Insurance Discount for First Responders. Learn eligibility, top providers, savings tips, and how to.

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People Moves: BHSI Launches Program Business in Canada, Led by Tran; Aspen Promotes Cushway as Head of Int’l and UK Casualty Insurance, in New Role

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and Aspen Insurance Holdings. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Honest Steadily Landlord Insurance Review!

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Our Steadily Landlord Insurance Review will cover everything from how the product works to who owns Steadily Insurance and more.

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People Moves: Liberty GTS Names Remsen Head of East, Americas; Black Named National Property Leader at Amwins; Tasse to Head Amwins Underwriting Growth

Insurance Journal

Liberty GTS Appoints Remsen Head of East in the Americas Region Liberty Global Transaction Solutions (GTS), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance, promoted Jason Remsen to head of East, Americas. He will be based in New York City.

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Another container ship is hit by stormy South American weather

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Another container ship is hit by stormy South American weather appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Why Submission Triage Is the Hidden Bottleneck in Your Underwriting Workflow

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This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Your underwriters want to quote-fast. But instead, they’re sifting through messy emails, chasing missing info, and trying to clean up broker submissions just to get started. That bottleneck?

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Supreme Court upholds decision to detain superyacht Phi

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You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Supreme Court upholds decision to detain superyacht Phi appeared first on Insurance Marine News.