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How a Baseline Analysis Transforms Your Workers’ Comp Program

AMAXX

If you don’t know where you are, how can you plan where to go? In workers’ compensation, this isn’t just a philosophical question—it’s the difference between a reactive, frustrating program and one that steadily improves outcomes and reduces costs. The starting point for any strategic improvement is a baseline analysis —an honest, data-driven look at how your program is performing today.

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When Wind Is in the Chain: How an Anti-Concurrent Causation Clause and No Ensuing Loss Argument Sank a Commercial Windstorm Claim

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When courts analyze windstorm exclusions, the results often turn on how broad the exclusionary language is and whether the insurer included anti-concurrent causation language in the policy. A recent federal court decision from Texas is a textbook example of how those provisions can wipe out coverage when wind plays any role in the loss, even … The post When Wind Is in the Chain: How an Anti-Concurrent Causation Clause and No Ensuing Loss Argument Sank a Commercial Windstorm Claim appeared

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Navigating The Challenging US Liability Litigation Environment

Insurance Journal

The liability litigation environment in the U.S. continues to be challenging, driven by increases in nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts, rising attorney representation rates and evolving litigation strategies.

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Don’t Let Your Home Insurance Company Freeze You Out Of Winter Coverage

McMahon Insurance Agency

Key Takeaways Standard home insurance often covers sudden winter damage but may exclude claims caused by neglect or lack of maintenance. Preventive steps like insulating pipes, maintaining heat, and clearing walkways help protect both your home and your insurance coverage.

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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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Specialist Risk Group Acquires London-Based City Quarter Brokers

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based group of insurance intermediaries, has entered into an agreement to acquire City Quarter Brokers, subject to regulatory approval. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Insurance Marine News – Wednesday August 13th 2025

Insurance Marine News

Skip to content Main Navigation Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ RSS Feed About Us Events Contact Us Free Plan Login Subscription Main Navigation Home Cargo Marine Hull Marine Liability Political Risk, Credit & Finance Legal More > Specie Retail People Offshore Energy Results Special Filter Articles Filters Insurance Marine News – Wednesday August 13th 2025 By admin On August 13, 2025 August 12, 2025 In Insurance Marine News facebook tweet google+ Related Posts OFAC moves described as “mos

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Men Collecting Workers’ Comp Caught Coaching Soccer, Flipping Cheesesteaks

Insurance Journal

New York state officials recently reported on two workers’ compensation fraud investigations involving Long Island residents who received thousands in benefits while engaging in off-the-books work — including one coaching high school soccer and another flipping cheesesteaks for his food …

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The Amadea saga could be coming to an end.

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post The Amadea saga could be coming to an end. appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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People Moves: BHSI Names QBE’s Masciovecchio as Country Manager, Switzerland; Hamilton Insurance Group Appoints Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer

Insurance Journal

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

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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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Russia protests at Norway’s decision to sanction Russian fishing companies

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Russia protests at Norway’s decision to sanction Russian fishing companies appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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AAIP Names 2025/26 Officers and Directors

Insurance Journal

The Austin Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP) held their 2025 installation dinner on Wednesday, June 20th at The Oasis on Lake Travis in Austin, Texas. The 2025/26 Officers & Directors for AAIP were installed.

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Round Up – Wednesday 13th August

Insurance Marine News

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‘Data-Driven’ Workers’ Compensation Writer Pie Insurance Enters Connecticut

Insurance Journal

Pie Insurance announced it is now offering its “data-driven” workers’ compensation insurance in Connecticut, targeting the state’s more than 365,000 small businesses.

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Captain convicted of drug smuggling is released by Turkish authorities

Insurance Marine News

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The Sullivan Group Names Smith President And CEO

Insurance Journal

The Sullivan Group named Thom Smith president and CEO. Smith will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, advancing strategic initiatives and driving long-term growth across the organization.

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Swan Hellenic gets its flagship back after three-year legal battle

Insurance Marine News

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Chevrolets, Hyundai Among Affordable Trucks and SUVs to Insure, Mercury Says

Insurance Journal

Two Chevrolets and a Hyundai topped the list of the most affordable new trucks and SUVs to insure for 2025, according to a new list compiled by California-based Mercury Insurance.

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OFAC moves described as “most significant Iran action since 2018

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While LA Burned, Rules to Protect Homes From Wildfires Were on Hold

Insurance Journal

As wildfires raged across Los Angeles in January, a state official parried an email from a resident living on the edge of the conflagration: When would long-delayed regulations designed to protect high-risk homes like hers be implemented?

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6 Tips for Outdoor Heat Safety

McMahon Insurance Agency

Learn 6 essential tips to stay safe in extreme heat, from hydration to recognizing heat illness signs, so you can enjoy summer outdoors with confidence.

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Texas Homeowners Question Whether to Rebuild After Floods

Insurance Journal

Brian Keeper doesn’t remember exactly when his family began spending holidays in Hunt, an unincorporated town on the banks of the Guadalupe River where they’d camp, swim, and fish.

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China lays claim to Arctic relevance, sends five icebreaking vessels to region

Insurance Marine News

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Chemours Must Stop Unlawful Pollution of Ohio River, Federal Court Orders

Insurance Journal

A federal judge ordered the Chemours Chemical Company on Thursday to immediately stop discharging unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River from the company’s Washington Works plant in West Virginia.

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Chinese companies dispatch multiple container ships along Arctic route

Insurance Marine News

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Judge Stops Hazardous Waste Shipments to Michigan Landfill

Insurance Journal

A judge has stopped government contractors in five states from sending hazardous waste to a Michigan landfill after a year of legal challenges by Detroit-area communities concerned about possible environmental impacts.

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Shore leave becoming rarer, briefer and in danger of extinction: Report

Insurance Marine News

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Chemical Safety Board to Investigate Fatal US Steel Facility Explosion

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) said today that it is investigating the fatal explosions and fires at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant in Clairton, Pennsylvania, that occurred on Monday.

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Ørsted turns to shareholders amid offshore wind turmoil in the US

Insurance Marine News

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Update: Wildfire Briefly Shut Dardanelles Strait to Shipping as Europe Battles Infernos

Insurance Journal

Wildfires briefly shut the Dardanelles Strait to shipping on Monday, as extreme heat and strong winds fueled blazes across the Mediterranean.

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Finland Charges Eagle S Tanker Captain, Officers Over Cable Cuts

Insurance Journal

Finland’s national prosecutor’s office said on Monday it had brought charges against the captain and first and second officers of the Eagle S oil tanker over the cutting of undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland in December.

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Wisconsin Severe Storms Cause Flooding, Knock Out Power

Insurance Journal

Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways.

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CDC Shooter Believed COVID Vaccine Made Him Suicidal, Father Tells Police

Insurance Journal

A Georgia man who opened fire on the U.S.