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UK Broker Ardonagh Completes $2.5B Equity Investment Led by PE Firm Stone Point

Insurance Journal

The Ardonagh Group, the London-based independent insurance distribution platform, announced the completion of a $2.5 billion equity investment led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC, the US-based private equity firm.

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Courts Expect Texas Hail Claims to Be Denied

Property Insurance Coverage Law

In a recent decision, 1 a federal judge noted the following in a Texas hail damage claim dispute: People in North Texas have at least a few common experiences between them: being disappointed in the Dallas Cowboys, losing Luka Dončić to the Lakers, and being in a hailstorm. This case arises from another experience many … The post Courts Expect Texas Hail Claims to Be Denied appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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How Much Does a Heat Wave Cost? Insurers and CEOs Want to Know

Insurance Journal

When a hurricane or a wildfire strikes, the economic damage is usually very visible — roofs are ripped off or charred homes line roads.

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From Data to Prevention: How Injury Tracking Can Reduce Future Claims

AMAXX

If there’s one universal truth in workers’ compensation, it’s this: The best claim is the one that never happens. Yet for many employers, the reality is different. Injuries occur, costs mount, and safety meetings become reactive discussions about what went wrong rather than proactive strategies to keep workers safe. But there’s a powerful way to change this pattern — and it’s sitting right under most employers’ noses: data.

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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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First Mid Insurance Group Expands Presence in Illinois With Acquisition

Insurance Journal

First Mid Insurance Group, a provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, announced its acquisition of certain assets from AAdvantage Insurance, including the former Waterman-Neely agency based in Chatham, Illinois.

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Aviva’s £3.7 Billion Direct Line Deal Gets UK Regulator’s Nod

Insurance Journal

Aviva Plc’s plan to buy Direct Line Insurance Group Plc for roughly £3.7 billion ($5.09 billion) to create the UK’s largest motor insurer has been given the nod from the country’s competition regulator.

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Condon Claims Management acquires Marine Claims Associates

Splash: Finance and Insurance

Thomas Miller-controlled Condon Claims Management has acquired US-based Marine Claims Associates for an undisclosed price. The acquisition will take place effective immediately and the entire Marine Claims Associates’ team will fall under the Condon Claims Management brand. “Having the knowledge and experience to broaden our services is essential in today’s modern marine landscape.

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Howden Re Names Elliot Richardson Executive Chair as Rod Fox Steps Down

Insurance Journal

Howden Re, the global reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory arm of Howden, announced that Rod Fox is stepping down as executive chairman and is leaving the business.

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JIF 2025 “Risk Takes”:Data Solutions for Today’s Challenges

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I Analysis based on granular, cutting-edge data is essential to staying ahead in our rapidly shifting risk landscape. During Triple-I’s Joint Industry Forum in Chicago, two “Risk Take” presenters dove deep into the innovative data initiatives they engaged in to help turn these challenges into new opportunities for insurers.

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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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Judge Mutes GEICO Call Center Workers’ Class-Action Demands Over Unpaid Time

Insurance Journal

A federal judge in Georgia has put a block on some GEICO call center employees’ efforts to create a class action against the insurer, which they claim failed to pay for time spent booting up computers and preparing for telemarketing.

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4 Winning Client Interaction Strategies for Insurance Agencies

Agency Revolution

How is your insurance agency engaging and interacting with your client base? More than likely, there are opportunities you are leaving on the table every day, with untapped potential right in front of you. As an insurance agency, you likely manage your client data and policies in your Agency Management System (AMS). Some popular examples include Vertafore and Applied Systems, to name a few.

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BNP Paribas Completes Acquisition of AXA’s Asset Management Unit

Insurance Journal

BNP Paribas SA has finalized its purchase of AXA SA’s investment unit, creating one of Europe’s largest asset managers. The newly formed business will have more than €1.5 trillion ($1.

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Best Car Insurance In Illinois For Your Auto!

Simply Insurance

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Relation Insurance Acquires Oklahoma’s Advantage Insurance Group

Insurance Journal

Relation Insurance Services acquired the assets of Advantage Insurance Group. The transaction went into effect on May 31, 2025; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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NOT ALL QUOTES ARE CREATED EQUAL

Rough Notes

A lesson in insurance quote comparisons Whether it’s to catch mistakes, find oversights, or discover carrier limitations, it’s critical that new producers learn to check quotes ….

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Washington Insurance Commissioner Issued $838K in Fines

Insurance Journal

Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s office issued more than $839,750 in fines for insurance law violations in the second half of May and the first half of June, including a $275,000 fine for an illegal healthcare sharing ministry, a $300,000 …

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OVERLOOKED AND UNDERINSURED

Rough Notes

Navigating gaps between faulty workmanship and contractors professional liability By Natalie Sherod, CPCU, CRM, CIC Faulty workmanship and contractors professional liability (CPrL) exposures continue to challenge construction firms and insurance advisors alike. Understanding how these two distinct coverages complement commercial general liability (CGL) is key to closing critical gaps in protection.

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Bishop Street Underwriters Acquires Ohio’s Aerospace Insurance Managers

Insurance Journal

Bishop Street Underwriters announced that it has acquires Ohio-based Aerospace Insurance Managers, a general aviation insurance services provider, from Hallmark Financial.

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Can ATV injury qualify for recovery?

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS Can ATV injury qualify for recovery? Jacey Lee Orlando was a passenger in an ATV when it overturned in California’s Imperial Sand Dunes, seriously injuring her leg. The driver’s insurer paid Orlando the liability policy limit, which was insufficient to cover the extent of her injuries.

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People Moves: Kaminski Returns to Zurich NA to Lead Direct Markets; Chubb Names Williams Private Equity Leader; Trucordia Names Khanna CIO

Insurance Journal

Todd Kaminski, a 30-year veteran of Schaumburg, Illinois-based Zurich North America, returns as head of direct markets, effective July 7. Kaminski will report to Kristof Terryn, CEO of Zurich North America.

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Best Life Insurance for Mountaineers

RiskQuoter

Learn how to get life insurance if you climb mountains—whether you trek, rock climb, or summit high-altitude peaks. Coverage is possible with the right strategy. The post Best Life Insurance for Mountaineers appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.

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New Carrier Reporting Requirements on Investments, Liquidity, SC DOI Says

Insurance Journal

South Carolina’s Department of Insurance is reminding carriers that it may soon give extra scrutiny to liquidity and capital as well as investments in subsidiaries’ securities, thanks to a law approved by state legislators this year.

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No recovery for injured party

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS No recovery for injured party In August 2019, James Cooper was injured in an accident while riding as a passenger in a car owned by Rick Huffman. Both Cooper and Huffman were employees of Pison Management, LLC, and were driving to a jobsite during their employment.

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ResourcePro Acquires Tech Services Firm Propellint

Insurance Journal

Insurance operations specialist ReSource Pro has acquired Propellint, a Hartford, Connecticut-based tech services firm that specializes in implementing claims administration software. The deal expands New York-based ReSource Pro’s technology services portfolio with implementation and support capabilities.

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Insurance for E-Scooters and E-Mopeds in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

In recent years, Germany has seen a surge in the popularity of electric micro-mobility vehicles like e-scooters and e-mopeds. These compact electric rides offer an eco-friendly, fast, and efficient way to navigate busy city streets. However, many riders overlook a critical aspect before hitting the road: insurance. I want to show you the best insurance […] The post Insurance for E-Scooters and E-Mopeds in Germany appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Hancock Claims Acquires Knight’s Solutions, Expanding Service in SE, Midwest

Insurance Journal

Hancock Claims Consultants, a 22-year-old claims adjusting firm with offices in Georgia and Kentucky, has acquired Knight’s Solutions, an inspection firm that works claims in the Midwest and Southeast.

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ENHANCING, FURTHERING, AND STRENGTHENING

Rough Notes

A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men ” [The NAIC says its] “priorities aim to foster an innovative, competitive, and secure insurance marketplace, enhance access to insurance … and strengthen coordination between the federal government and the states.” By Kevin P.

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China Enlists Commercial Insurers in Bid to Boost Local Biotechs

Insurance Journal

China wants commercial insurance firms to invest in the development of homegrown medicines, Beijing’s latest bid to support its burgeoning biotech and pharmaceutical sector.

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How to build an insurance app? 

Agency Height

Discover how to build an insurance app from scratch, including key features, tech stack, compliance tips, and steps to launch a secure.

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‘Bomb Cyclone’ Pummels Sydney With Heavy Rains, Winds

Insurance Journal

A “bomb cyclone” has lashed Australia’s most populous state with heavy rain and strong winds, forcing airlines to cancel domestic flights and prompting evacuation warnings in coastal communities.

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State code question debated

Rough Notes

INSURANCE-RELATED COURT CASESDigested from case reports published onlineCOURT DECISIONS State code question debated Casey Cotton was involved in a car collision with Caleb and Adriane Crabtree, resulting in severe injuries to Caleb.

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Maryland Woman Charged With Theft of Contractor and Insurance Funds

Insurance Journal

A Maryland woman has been indicted on two counts of felony theft for allegedly stealing funds from a general contractor and from the state’s backup auto insurer. Attorney General Anthony G.

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