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Erie Insurance Dealing With Network Outage Affecting All Systems

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania-based Erie Insurance on Sunday reported it is experiencing a “network outage that is affecting all systems.

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Don’t Like the Appraisal Award? Here’s Why That’s Not Enough to Avoid Its Finality

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The recent decision in Briarwood Office Center II Condominium Association v. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company 1 highlights a critical lesson for anyone involved in the insurance appraisal process about the finality of an appraisal award. Allegations alone are not enough to overturn a binding appraisal award. Briarwood brought a breach of contract claim against its insurer … The post Don’t Like the Appraisal Award?

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AM Best: US P/C Industry Records $1.1B Underwriting Loss for Q1

Insurance Journal

Growth in net earned premiums during the first three months of 2025 was offset by losses and expenses, resulting in a $1.1 billion net underwriting loss of the U.S. P/C industry.

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Don’t Like the Appraisal Award? Here’s Why That’s Not Enough to Avoid Its Finality

Property Insurance Coverage Law

The recent decision in Briarwood Office Center II Condominium Association v. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company 1 highlights a critical lesson for anyone involved in the insurance appraisal process about the finality of an appraisal award. Allegations alone are not enough to overturn a binding appraisal award. Briarwood brought a breach of contract claim against its insurer … The post Don’t Like the Appraisal Award?

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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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Fitch Warns of Rising Mortgage-Bond Risk Due to Extreme Weather

Insurance Journal

For analysts at Fitch Ratings, the recent demolition of a Swiss village by a glacier is fresh proof that climate change is altering the laws of mortgage risk.

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UK Judge Warns of Risk to Justice After Lawyers Cited Fake AI-Generated Court Cases

Insurance Journal

Lawyers have cited fake cases generated by artificial intelligence in court proceedings in England, a judge has said — warning that attorneys could be prosecuted if they don’t check the accuracy of their research.

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Breaking the Cycle: How Fear Drives Workers’ Comp Litigation—and What to Do About It

AMAXX

When it comes to workers’ compensation litigation, fear is the unspoken force driving many claims into the courtroom. It’s not necessarily bad injuries, bad actors, or even bad faith that sends injured workers searching for an attorney. More often, it’s something far more basic—and far more preventable: fear of the unknown. Fear of being fired. Fear of medical bills piling up.

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Howden Acquires Peruvian Reinsurance Broker Innova Re

Insurance Journal

Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired Innova Re, a market leading, independent reinsurance broker headquartered in Lima. Financial details of this deal were not disclosed.

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UK Immigration Reform Sparks Concern Among Insurance Employers

Top Insurance Blogs

The UK government’s proposed changes to its immigration rules, particularly a plan to double the minimum residency requirement for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), are raising alarm bells across multiple sectors. The insurance industry, already facing a looming talent gap in the UK, is among those most concerned that this immigration rule will a potential […] The post UK Immigration Reform Sparks Concern Among Insurance Employers appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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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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Insurance Companies Urged to Respond to TDI Data Call by July 11

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) said it has issued a data call to Insurance companies writing personal automobile and residential property policies to gather information for the HelpInsure.com website.

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Self-Insured Retention: The Complete Guide 

Agency Height

Understanding how businesses can take control of their insurance costs while managing risk effectively   The post Self-Insured Retention: The Complete Guide  appeared first on Agency Height.

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Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Forms International Renewable Energy MGU

Insurance Journal

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the specialty underwriting segment of Ryan Specialty, has launched Ryan Specialty Renewables, an international renewable energy managing general underwriter.

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Top 10 Largest Reinsurance Companies in Germany [2025]

Top Insurance Blogs

In my years of practice, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with some of the biggest players in the global reinsurance industry. Reinsurers play a crucial role by insuring the insurance companies themselves. This risk distribution ensures stability in the face of large claims, catastrophic events, or unexpected losses. Germany, being a powerhouse in […] The post Top 10 Largest Reinsurance Companies in Germany [2025] appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Insurtech Slide Targets $2B-Plus Valuation in IPO

Insurance Journal

Insurance tech company Slide is aiming for a valuation of up to $2.12 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a lineup of insurance companies that have made impressive stock market debuts in recent weeks.

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How Household Contents Insurance Works in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

One of the most overlooked yet essential policies for residents in Germany, especially expats, is household contents insurance. In German, household contents insurance is called Hausratversicherung. Whether you’re renting a flat in Munich or own a home in Hamburg, understanding how this policy works can protect you from significant financial loss.

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Connecticut Crumbling Foundation Insurer Seeks $100 Million to Close

Insurance Journal

The state-created captive insurer handling Connecticut homeowners’ claims for crumbling foundations is in line for another $100 million in bond funding in the biennial budget now awaiting Gov. Ned Lamont’s approval.

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Training That Can Transform Your Career

Word & Brown

To become a licensed insurance sales professional, you’re required to complete pre-licensing training. In California, health agents and brokers need 20 hours of general insurance prelicensing education. They also need 12 hours of Ethics and California Insurance Code prelicensing education.  More information on California prelicensing program requirements is available on the state Department of Insurance (DOI) website.

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Unison Risk Advisors Acquires Boutique Hatcher Insurance Agency in Orlando

Insurance Journal

The Orlando-based boutique agency and brokerage Hatcher Insurance is now part of Unison Risk Advisors, Unison announced this week. Hatcher, founded almost 80 years ago, offers property and liability insurance, surety bonding, employee benefits and personal insurance services.

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The Impact of Insurance Fraud in the US

Top Insurance Blogs

According a publication made available in 2000 by Kluwer Academic Publishers in their economic analysis of insurance frauds, there are two approaches to insurance frauds. There are, the costly state verification and the costly state falsification. The first one is carried out by corrupt insurance companies being the insurer while the later is carried out […] The post The Impact of Insurance Fraud in the US appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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People Moves: Campbell Joins Alliant Insurance Services as Northwest Benefits Team VP

Insurance Journal

Alliant Insurance Services namedMary Campbellvice president within its employee benefits group. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Campbell has nearly three decades of experience designing and deploying alternative funding strategies for large, multi-state employers.

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Best Condo & HO6 Insurance In Louisiana (Rates from $62/month!)

Simply Insurance

If you're like the 415,450 Louisiana residents that own a condo , you might be wondering how to get the best condo insurance for your investment. Surprisingly, most individuals are unaware that HO6 insurance rates differ significantly between insurance companies - often by hundreds of dollars each year!

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Financier Lex Greensill Decries ‘Code of Silence’ Around SoftBank Deals

Insurance Journal

Financier Lex Greensill said there was a “code of silence” around a series of transactions with SoftBank Group Corp. to keep potential losses hidden, in his first public court appearance since the high-profile collapse of his firm.

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Best Condo & HO6 Insurance In Delaware (Rates from $36/month!)

Simply Insurance

If you're like the 299,586 Delaware residents that own a condo , you might be wondering how to get the best condo insurance for your investment. Surprisingly, most individuals are unaware that HO6 insurance rates differ significantly between insurance companies - often by hundreds of dollars each year!

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New Push to Reframe DEI in London Shifts Away from Diversity

Insurance Journal

A new study aims to reframe the global debate surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in the City of London by focusing less on demographics and more on hiring people with diverse experiences.

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Celebrity Insurance: 3 Celebrities Who Insured Their Body Parts For Millions

Top Insurance Blogs

One of the weirdest things celebrities in the United States have ever insured is their body parts. Celebrity insurance policy is gradually becoming popular. This is because of the value they place on their legs, hair, tongue, etc. In this article, we will answer the question of whether celebrities can insure their body parts, the […] The post Celebrity Insurance: 3 Celebrities Who Insured Their Body Parts For Millions appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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USI Mid-Year Update: Ongoing Trends to Continue

Insurance Journal

Mid-year insurance industry assessments indicate that the ongoing trends of the last six months are likely to persist through the end of the year, even if the conditions in question are defined as unstable or unpredictable.

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How Financial Wellness Impacts Insurance Buying Decisions?

Agency Height

Discover the impact of financial health on insurance choices by exploring how financial stress influences client behavior and how agents.

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DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats Settle Wage Lawsuits Against New York City

Insurance Journal

DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats have settled lawsuits against New York City over laws that boosted minimum wages for delivery workers and capped how much the companies could charge restaurants for delivering meals.

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CMS to Sunset MMP Plans

PSM Brokerage

245,000 Reasons to Pay Attention This AEP If you work in the Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (DSNP) space, this is either a helpful reminder—or big news. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is officially ending the Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) Demonstration at the end of this year across all 11 participating states. Read the official CMS memo here → This shift marks a significant moment in the DSNP market, and as an agent, you need to be ready.

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Michigan Marijuana Store to Pay $205K to Settle a Workers’ Lawsuit Over Lost Tips

Insurance Journal

A judge approved a deal Friday to try to solve a major buzzkill: Employees at a Michigan marijuana dispensary chain said management was keeping tips left by happy customers.

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AXA Launches a Course to Raise Awareness for Marine Ecosystem Protection

Top Insurance Blogs

In a bid to deepen global awareness of ocean conservation, AXA Climate has unveiled a groundbreaking educational program titled “Oceans: Call from The Deep.” This new initiative seeks to highlight the critical role oceans play in regulating Earth’s climate and the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems from growing environmental threats. As climate change accelerates […] The post AXA Launches a Course to Raise Awareness for Marine Ecosystem Protection appeared first on My Top Insurance B

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Louisiana Police Officer Who Fatally Shot a Puppy Will Face a Jury Lawsuit Trial

Insurance Journal

A New Orleans police officer who shot and killed a puppy while responding to a call is set to go to trial Monday in a federal lawsuit filed by the dog’s owners.

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