Tue.Jun 24, 2025

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Weeks Later, Erie and Philadelphia Insurance Still Working to Restore Networks

Insurance Journal

Erie Insurance reports that it has made progress in reconnecting several business systems and applications as it continues to recover from a network outage that is now 17 days old.

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Merlin Law Group Expands to Atlanta: Welcoming Brian Braddy to Lead Our Georgia Office

Property Insurance Coverage Law

We are excited to announce the opening of Merlin Law Group’s newest office in Atlanta, Georgia. This reinforces our commitment to serving policyholders throughout the Southeastern United States. Leading this expansion is Brian Braddy, a dynamic attorney with deep ties to Georgia and a career dedicated to advocacy, leadership, and results. Brian Braddy, a native … The post Merlin Law Group Expands to Atlanta: Welcoming Brian Braddy to Lead Our Georgia Office appeared first on Property Insur

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Insurers Have New Opportunity in Secondary Perils, Swiss Re Says

Insurance Journal

Being able to predict the environmental risks that follow a major natural disaster represents an untapped business opportunity for the insurance sector, according to the head of reinsurance firm Swiss Re AG’s China unit.

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The Get-Well Card Strategy: A Simple Step to Reduce Litigation

AMAXX

Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference—especially in workers’ compensation. Among the many tactics and tools available to reduce litigation , one stands out for its simplicity and surprising effectiveness: the handwritten get-well card. Yes, a card. Not a legal maneuver, not a claims system overhaul—just a sincere, timely, personal note from a supervisor or team member that tells the injured employee: We see you.

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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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Markets/Coverages: Miller Launches Property Smart-Follow Facility

Insurance Journal

Miller, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker, has unveiled MillerBoost, a new property smart-follow facility designed to help brokers and their clients move faster and with more conviction in a rapidly evolving market.

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World Acquires Five Louisiana Agencies

Insurance Journal

World Insurance Associates announced that it acquired the business of five entities with locations across Louisiana on March 1, 2025. The agencies are Insurance Unlimited of Louisiana, LLC (“IU”), Erwin Insurance Agency, Inc. (“Erwin”), Burke & Burke Insurance Marketing Inc.

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How to Change Your Car Insurance In 2025: Step-by-Step (And Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes) 

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Not sure how to change car insurance? This guide breaks it down so you can switch hassle-free, avoid penalties, and get better rates fast.

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Adaptive Insurance, Tokio Marine HCC Partner on Power Outage Losses

Insurance Journal

Adaptive Insurance, a provider of parametric insurance solutions, has partnered with specialty insurer Tokio Marine HCC on GridProtect—an insurance product for short-term power outages.

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The Medicare AEP Check-Up Guide

PSM Brokerage

Support Your Clients and Strengthen Your Brand The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is one of the most important times of the year for Medicare beneficiaries—and the agents who support them. It’s when clients look to you for clarity, guidance, and confidence in their health plan decisions. To help you deliver even more value this AEP, we’re introducing a powerful new resource: The Medicare AEP Check-Up Guide This professionally designed, fully customizable guide was created to enhance your client

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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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What to Watch: The Trends for P/C Insurance in 2025 So Far

Insurance Journal

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, now is a perfect time to reflect on some of the key trends that have defined the first half of the year while also looking ahead at what to expect in the back …

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Tokio Marine Hunts for Deals Abroad, Sees Room for Growth in US

Insurance Journal

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. sees scope for further expansion in the US as Japan’s largest property-and-casualty insurer explores acquisition opportunities around the world, its new chief executive officer said.

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People Moves: Everest Appoints Global Atlantic’s Co-Founder Levine to Board of Directors; AEGIS London Taps QBE’s Yuile as International Casualty Underwriter

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Everest Group and AEGIS London. A summary of these new hires follows here. Everest Appoints Global Atlantic’s Co-Founder Levine to Board of Directors Everest Group Ltd.

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People Moves: Acrisure Re Names Souza Leader of New West Coast Office

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Acrisure Re named Danny Souza, senior vice president, as leader of Acrisure Re’s new West Coast office in San Francisco, California. He will continue to report to Marc Piccione, partner and managing director of the New York office.

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Chicago Allows Summer Curfews for Minors as Mayor Vows Veto

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Chicago’s city council voted to give its police chief the green light to enforce temporary curfews for minors in a bid to curb violence that has typically ramped up during the summer months, prompting Mayor Brandon Johnson to vow to …

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Coal Loophole Undermines Bank Pledges to Cut Fossil Fuel Funding

Insurance Journal

In the parts of the financial world that have spent the decade since the Paris Agreement trying to curb the most-polluting fossil fuel, there are actually two distinct types of coal — with two very different sets of rules.

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EV-Carrying Ship Sinks in Pacific Ocean After Catching Fire

Insurance Journal

A ship that caught fire in the Pacific Ocean earlier this month has sunk. The vessel was abandoned in the middle of the pacific — about 360 miles from land — after a blaze.

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Cyclists Blocking Traffic Do Not Always Have to Pull Off Road: Pennsylvania High Court

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While cyclists on Pennsylvania roads must make “reasonable efforts” to not impede the flow of traffic, the law does not mandate that they always and immediately pull off the road to let faster traffic pass, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently …

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Escalating Hormuz Tensions Drive Up Middle East War Risk Insurance Costs: Sources

Insurance Journal

U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s reprisals have doubled the price of insuring shipments to the Middle East and the Gulf in the last week, insurance sources said on Monday.

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Firefighters Battle Major Wildfire on Greek Island of Chios, With Evacuations Ordered

Insurance Journal

Greek authorities sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday morning, as firefighters struggled to control a major wildfire raging on the town’s outskirts for a second day.

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Body Found After Boat Capsize on Lake Tahoe Brings Death Toll to 8

Insurance Journal

The body of the last person missing from a boat that capsized on Lake Tahoe in California during a sudden and powerful weekend thunderstorm was found Monday, bringing the death toll to eight.

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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Clashes With Gov. Abbott Over Veto of THC Ban

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Texas Senate, sharply rebuked Gov.

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