Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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General Motors Settles With FTC Over Sharing Driver Data

Insurance Journal

The US Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with General Motors Co. over claims the automaker deceived drivers by collecting their personal data and sharing it with third parties.

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Is Allstate Taking Advantage of Policyholders?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

As a loyal policyholder, you expect your insurance provider to prioritize your safety, security, and trust. Yet recent allegations against Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, paint a troubling picture of invasive business practices that betray consumer confidence. If the claims within the Texas lawsuit 1 are accurate, Allstate has been secretly collecting sensitive driver data … The post Is Allstate Taking Advantage of Policyholders?

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Louisiana Citizens Ends Assessment on Property Policies Ahead of Schedule

Insurance Journal

The Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (Louisiana Citizens) Board of Directors voted last week to end the 1.36% assessment it makes on all residential and commercial property insurance policies in the state in April of this year.

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Six Reasons to Partner With a Blog Writing Service

Inbound Insurance Marketing

Your company needs a blog. More than that, your company needs a GOOD blog. A great blog with excellent search engine optimization and distribution would be even better. Blog writing services can help you produce and maintain this blog without devoting all the resources that would be needed to do it in-house.

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Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends

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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P/C Market Profit Improvement Expected to Continue Through 2026: Triple-I, Milliman

Insurance Journal

The “gap is closing” between commercial lines and personal lines underwriting results as the insurance industry overall is expected to continue its run of premium growth and improved underwriting results over the next 2 years.

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Smoke, Coverage Issues Cloud Wildfire Forecast: $35-$45B Losses Insured

Insurance Journal

CoreLogic announced a preliminary range of insured losses for the Eaton and Palisades Fires in Los Angeles of $35 billion to $45 billion, but there are a lot of factors that could change the numbers.

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Winter Preparation Tips: Protect Your Home and Business

Relation

Winter storms and cold snaps bring a unique set of challenges for homeowners and business owners alike. By preparing ahead of time, you can safeguard your property, loved ones, and customers from the harsh realities of severe weather. Below we walk through some essential steps to help you stay protected when the temperatures plummet. Prevent […] The post Winter Preparation Tips: Protect Your Home and Business appeared first on Relation Insurance.

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Seibels Bruce, One of the South’s Oldest Insurance Companies, Closes its Doors

Insurance Journal

Two decades after its subsidiaries were deemed insolvent and 155 years after it was founded, one of the oldest insurance companies in the South has officially gone out of business.

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The Risks of BYOD: Why a Formal Policy is Essential for Your Business

McMahon Insurance Agency

Key Takeaways BYOD programs offer benefits like increased collaboration and cost savings, but they also introduce significant security risks, such […]

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Wisconsin’s Rural Mutual and Badger Mutual Finalize Affiliation Agreement

Insurance Journal

Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Badger Mutual Insurance Company, with a combined 227 years of providing farm, commercial, and personal policies, have finalized their affiliation agreement based on regulatory approval from the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) …

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Everything You Need to Know About Fire Insurance

McMahon Insurance Agency

Key Takeaways Fire insurance provides additional protection to your standard homeowner’s insurance, covering damages to your home and property in […]

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Deere & Co. Accused of Forcing Farmers to Use Authorized Dealers for Equipment Repair

Insurance Journal

Deere & Co.

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Web Design and SEO Marketing: A Winning Combination

Tosten Marketing

Web design and SEO marketing are two powerful forces that, when combined, can skyrocket your online presence. At Tosten Marketing, we’ve seen firsthand how a well-designed website can significantly boost search engine rankings and user engagement. In this post, we’ll explore the critical connection between these two disciplines and provide practical tips for leveraging both to maximize your digital success.

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South Korea’s Crashed Jet Reveals Bird Feathers in Both Engines

Insurance Journal

South Korean investigators found feathers in both engines of the Boeing Co.

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NOAA withdraws critical right whale protection rule changes

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post NOAA withdraws critical right whale protection rule changes appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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People Moves: Arch Insurance Int’l Promotes Senior Leaders in Casualty Team; Markel Taps Chubb’s Jordan as Casualty Claims Manager in Australia

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance International and Markel. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Consortia led by EDF and Ocean Winds win French floating wind tender

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Consortia led by EDF and Ocean Winds win French floating wind tender appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Los Angeles Pushes to Rebuild Homes Fast, Despite Wildfire Danger

Insurance Journal

California politicians are rushing to make it easier for residents to rebuild their homes incinerated in the Los Angeles firestorms.

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UANI calls for global cooperation against Iranian oil exports

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post UANI calls for global cooperation against Iranian oil exports appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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NC Court Says Mother Can Sue Trooper After Student Killed in Ride-Along

Insurance Journal

RALEIGH, N.C.

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Holyhead services resume

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Holyhead services resume appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Broker Juniper Re Enters London With Industry Veteran Hawke at Helm

Insurance Journal

Juniper Re LLC, the specialist reinsurance broking arm of The Baldwin Group, announced its entry into the London market, appointing industry veteran Nick Hawke as head of office.

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Forthcoming marine events Q1 2025

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Forthcoming marine events Q1 2025 appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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CFPB Finds Properties May be Underinsured in Non-Coastal Flood Zones

Insurance Journal

Homeowners with mortgages who are at risk of flooding from rivers and creeks are more likely to be underinsured for floods than coastal residents, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Taiwan says its navy will be deployed to protect sea cables

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Taiwan says its navy will be deployed to protect sea cables appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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France Steps Up Checks After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak in Germany

Insurance Journal

France has reinforced checks for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and issued alerts to veterinarians after an outbreak of the highly contagious virus was detected in cattle in Germany last week, prompting trade bans from several countries.

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“False flag” vessel seized by Venezuelan authorities

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post False flag vessel seized by Venezuelan authorities appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Cleveland City Files Lawsuit to Prevent Browns’ Move to Suburban Dome

Insurance Journal

Cleveland’s fight to keep the Browns from moving from downtown and into a proposed dome in the suburbs has taken yet another legal turn.

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Container carriers see more complaints to US FMC

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Container carriers see more complaints to US FMC appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Tanker Under US Sanctions Discharges Oil at Chinese Port: LSEG Data

Insurance Journal

A tanker subject to the new U.S. sanctions is discharging Russian oil at a port operated by Shandong Port Group in east China, shipping data on LSEG Eikon showed on Thursday.

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Tanker under US sanctions discharges oil at Chinese port

Insurance Marine News

You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us The post Tanker under US sanctions discharges oil at Chinese port appeared first on Insurance Marine News.

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Texan Insurance Acquires J&M

Insurance Journal

Texan Insurance, full-service insurance agency, announce its acquisition of Austin, Texas-based J&M Insurance, a trusted provider of personal and commercial insurance solutions for nearly two decades.

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Blog Post: BIA on Electronic Notice: Matter of Arciniegas-Patino

LexisNexis

Matter of Arciniegas-Patino Where parties were properly served with electronic notice of the briefing schedule, a representatives failure to diligently monitor the inbox, including the spam folder, of the email address of record does not excuse a partys failure to comply with briefing deadlines.

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