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Size of Florida’s Slide Insurance Exec Compensation Has Tongues Wagging

Insurance Journal

When Tampa-based Slide Insurance registered for an initial public stock offering last week, one page of the filing quickly had people talking in the Florida insurance industry. On page 132 of the filing with the U.S.

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Should HOAs Take Out Construction Loans Just to Get Their Insurance Claim Paid?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Imagine your homeowners association gets walloped by a Minnesota hailstorm. Thirty-four buildings take a beating. You report the damage. Your insurer acknowledges it. You go through all the proper channels and even submit to the hallowed appraisal process designed to resolve disputes fairly. You win! But you dont get paid by the insurer. Because even … The post Should HOAs Take Out Construction Loans Just to Get Their Insurance Claim Paid?

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When a Neighborhood Floods, Foreclosures Often Follow

Insurance Journal

As climate change worsens extreme weather around the US, floods are increasing the risk of home foreclosure, according to a new report by First Street Technology Inc., a climate-data company.

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Should HOAs Take Out Construction Loans Just to Get Their Insurance Claim Paid?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Imagine your homeowners association gets walloped by a Minnesota hailstorm. Thirty-four buildings take a beating. You report the damage. Your insurer acknowledges it. You go through all the proper channels and even submit to the hallowed appraisal process designed to resolve disputes fairly. You win! But you dont get paid by the insurer. Because even … The post Should HOAs Take Out Construction Loans Just to Get Their Insurance Claim Paid?

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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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Oregon OSHA Fines Contractor for Repeatedly Violating Excavation Safety Rules

Insurance Journal

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division fined Hillsboro-based Renner Trucking and Excavating Inc. $80,804 for repeatedly violating rules intended to protect workers from trenches caving in.

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Highways Baking at 158F Signal a Red-Hot Summer From China to the US

Insurance Journal

In northern China, road surfaces have soared to 158F (70C). In California’s Central Valley, temperatures are reaching into the triple digits Fahrenheit. Across much of Spain, the mercury has risen so high that it’s prompting warnings for tourists.

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Captain of Solong pleads not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter

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European Utilities Rush to Hedge Against Acute Wind Drought

Insurance Journal

After spending about $380 billion over the past decade to nearly double wind power capacity in Europe, utilities are now turning to an obscure and little-known market to protect themselves against a prolonged bout of calm weather.

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Can I Pause My Life Insurance Premium Payments in Germany?

Top Insurance Blogs

Ive seen people struggle to meet their financial obligations. One of the most common questions I get from clients, especially expats and young families, is: Can I pause my life insurance premium payments in Germany? The short answer is: Yes, in many cases, you can pause your life insurance premium payments in Germany, but it […] The post Can I Pause My Life Insurance Premium Payments in Germany?

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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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Keeping a Pulse on Agency Performance with EZLynx Reporting and Analytics

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. Performance data is one of the most powerful tools an independent agency can use to stay competitivebut only when it’s timely and easy to understand.

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Norway confirms bridge alarms were turned off before NCL Salten hit coast

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How to Keep Third-Party Events from Becoming First-Party Losses

Insurance Journal

Vendor-related risks, whether from technology suppliers or non-technology partners, have always been a concern and often drive a large number of cyber insurance claims notifications.

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How Expats Compare Whole Life Insurance Quotes in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

Expats who live in Germany and wish to learn how to compare whole life insurance quotes have got all their questions answered today. As an expat living in Germany, securing your financial future is just as important as adapting to a new language or navigating the local bureaucracy. One essential aspect of this security is […] The post How Expats Compare Whole Life Insurance Quotes in Germany appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Exec Gets Grilled at U.S. Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just some Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports or low-balled property damage estimates in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, according to adjusters and policyholders who spoke at a recent U.S.

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Why Buy Life Insurance? 15 Reasons Plus Tips!

Simply Insurance

You're probably wondering, why buy life insurance, in this post we cover who needs life insurance, savings tips, and the best way to get covered.

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Renewal Rates Continue Upward YOY for Most Commercial Lines: Ivans Index

Insurance Journal

Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines except workers’ compensation, according to first-quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. Compared to fourth-quarter 2024, all lines experienced a decrease in average premium renewal rates except umbrella.

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Italian activists face trial for migrant sea rescue

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Sweden to Boost Insurance Checks on Foreign Ships as Worries About Russia Rise

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Sweden said Saturday it will step up insurance checks on foreign ships in a move aimed at tightening controls on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet ” of aging ships.

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Strong investment return mainly offsets CR of 113.8% at NorthStandard

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May the Combined Ratio R.I.P. (for Measuring Profit)

Insurance Journal

When Mr. Best of AM Best created the combined ratio, he did the industry and arguably the world a great favor. After all, what business would only measure part of their cost and ignore the other 30% when determining profitability?

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Syndicate Results 2024 No 41 Talbot 2019

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Workers’ Comp Premiums Fall 3% in 2024; Combined Ratio Holds at 86: NCCI

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells Workers’ compensation remained a healthy and profitable line in 2024, but claims severity grew with an increase of 6% for medical claim severity and 6% for indemnity claim severity.

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Marine round-up : 2nd June 2025

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California Commissioner Launches Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force

Insurance Journal

A new task force has been formed to develop standards in California for insurance coverage and clean-up of smoke-damaged homes.

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Allianz Safety & Shipping Report 2025: Inflationary pressures continue

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Homeowners Insurance Market Turns Corner

Insurance Journal

If you write personal lines–or own a home–then you know. Homeowners insurance rates are up–significantly in some states such as Texas. But better news is around the corner judging by a new industry report.

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Angola platform fire sees increase in death toll

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Viral Work Trends Q&A: A Fun Way for Your Agency to Discuss Recruiting

Insurance Journal

Recruitment doesn’t have to be a dull subject. Imagine discussing it in a more enjoyable way at your next management meeting. Viral work trends are an excellent starting point.

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Hard Market, Valuable Research, Public Perception & Antitrust Litigation Pressure Higher Education World

Insurance Journal

The U.S. higher education insurance market is as diverse as the academic degrees these institutions offer.

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Report: California Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Highest in 14 Years

Insurance Journal

Written premiums in California stabilized in 2022 through 2024 after the large swings during the pandemic, while the combined ratio rose to the highest level in 14 years, a new report shows.

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Q1 Has Lowest Insurance Agency M&A in 5 Years; Mega Deals Coming?

Insurance Journal

The first three months of 2025 were the slowest quarter for insurance agency mergers and acquisitions since Q2 2020, according to investment banking and financial consulting firm OPTIS Partners.

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Captives to Remain Viable as Market Softens

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman As commercial property insurance rates moderate, the value and relevance of captive insurance companies isn’t expected to fade away.