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Asset Owners With $9.5 Trillion Call for Stopping Deforestation

Insurance Journal

A coalition of pension funds and insurance companies holding a combined $9.5 trillion of assets has called on investors to ensure their portfolios aren’t supporting or enabling deforestation.

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Public Adjusting Needs Higher Entry Standards to Survive and Thrive

Property Insurance Coverage Law

At recent industry gatherings, one being the NAPIA annual meeting last week and the other hosted by the IAUA yesterday, I found myself in thought-provoking discussions with seasoned public adjusters, independent adjusters, and restoration contractors. A topic that kept resurfacing was the ease with which one can become a licensed public adjuster. It’s a concern … The post Public Adjusting Needs Higher Entry Standards to Survive and Thrive appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law B

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People Moves: Liberty Mutual Names Bhatnagar President, GRS Major Accounts; Geary Hired as TMHCC CEO of North America P/C; Willis Appoints Fisher to Lead Law Firms

Insurance Journal

Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Bhatnagar President, Major Accounts, GRS North America; Fallon Announces Retirement Liberty Mutual Insurance, headquartered in Boston, named Neal Bhatnagar president, major accounts, of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America, effective July 7.

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Does Home Insurance Cover Vacation Rentals? Here’s What You Need to Know

TGS

TGS Insurance » Blog Listing your home—or a second property—on Airbnb or VRBO can be a great way to earn extra income. But here’s a question that catches many homeowners off guard: “Is my home insurance still valid if I rent it out short term?” The answer isn’t always simple. In fact, many homeowners assume they’re covered… until a guest damages their property or gets hurt, and the claim gets denied.

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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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Insurance Industry Rejects Proposed Moratorium on State AI Regulation

Insurance Journal

A proposed decade-long moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence has gained the attention of many, including those within the insurance industry.

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Parametric Insurer Descartes Receives Investment From Battery Ventures

Insurance Journal

Descartes Underwriting, the Paris-based parametric insurer for climate and emerging risks, announced a strategic investment by Battery Ventures, a technology-focused investment firm. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed.

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Skuld confirms closure numbers, release calls

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Finnish Insurer Sampo Picks Thorsrud as CEO to Succeed Magnusson

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Finland’s Sampo Oyj appointed Morten Thorsrud to succeed retiring Torbjorn Magnusson as chief executive officer, in a sign of continuity at the helm of the property and casualty insurer.

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India files criminal cases against Wan Hai 503

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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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Viasat Identified as Victim in Sweeping Phone Hack Tied to China

Insurance Journal

Viasat Inc. is the latest US communications company identified as a victim of the sweeping surveillance hack blamed on the Chinese government that emerged during last year’s presidential campaign, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Blog Post: How To Use Due Diligence In Outside Counsel Selection

LexisNexis

Summary Selecting the right outside counsel requires a systematic due diligence approach beyond cost comparison and referrals. Organizations implementing comprehensive evaluation processes—including defining clear requirements, weighted scoring criteria, thorough reference checks, and cultural fit assessments can achieve cost reductions while securing better legal outcomes.

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Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Evers Insurance LLC

Insurance Journal

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Evers Insurance LLC in Cave Creek, Arizona. Evers Insurance specializes in commercial insurance, particularly in the garage and auto dealer industries. It was founded in 2011 by Britt Evers.

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Allision in Bremen, alcohol a possible factor

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King Risk Acquires Nobles Agency in North Carolina

Insurance Journal

King Risk Partners, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the U.S., has acquired Nobles Insurance Agency in North Carolina, King Risk announced this week.

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Syndicate Results 2024 no 54, Lancashire 3010

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Perelman at $410 Million Art Trial Says Fire Faded His Works

Insurance Journal

Ron Perelman told a judge that five of his paintings totaling over $400 million in value lost their luster from a fire in his Hamptons home, at the trial of his lawsuit seeking to force his insurers to cover the …

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Changes at the IUA

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People Moves: Hamilton Re and Hamilton Global Specialty Announce CEO Appointments, as Graves Retires; Aon Promotes Rieth to Global Cyber Leader

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Hamilton Re and Hamilton Global Specialty as well as Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Tanker reportedly tried to sneak through Estonian EEZ

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UBS Confirms Data Stolen After Hack at External Supplier

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UBS Group AG said that information about the company had been stolen in a cyber attack on one of its suppliers, following a report a Swiss newspaper that data on more than 130,000 employees had been subject to a hack.

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STS ammonia transfers can be safe, practicable, says decarbonization think-tank

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Groups Notify Musk’s AI Company of Intent to Sue Over Facility Pollution in Memphis

Insurance Journal

The NAACP and an environmental group said Tuesday that they intend to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI over concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer facility located near predominantly Black communities in Memphis.

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06/17/2025 Midyear Employment Law Compliance Trends

Zywave

Throughout 2025, there have been significant changes in employment law at the federal and state levels. A review of recent and proposed legislation and other guidance reveals a number of emerging trends that will affect employers for the remainder of the year. In this webinar, we will review these compliance trends and discuss how employees can respond to and prepare for the changing regulatory landscape.

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Translating the real meaning of risk in Cotality’s 2025 Hurricane Risk Report

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Cotality. Hurricane risk isn’t exclusive to Florida — or to coastal areas at all, for that matter. Many people, including insurance professionals, do not realize how far hurricane risk can spread.

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New marine & aviation division for Liberty Specialty Markets

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Eighth Circuit: Travelers Doesn’t Owe in Missouri Apartment Construction Delay Case

Insurance Journal

A real estate investment firm isn’t covered for losses of rental income and soft costs over a delayed Missouri apartment construction project after the Eighth Circuit determined the firm’s status as an “Additional Named Insured” doesn’t qualify for such losses.

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Adalynn linked to shadow fleet: report

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Storm System Brings Severe Weather and Tornadoes to Central Plains and Midwest

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A powerful storm system brought severe weather across parts of the Central Plains and Midwest early this week, with more storms forecast for Wednesday.

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War insurance costs to Israel rise, say sources

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How Big Batteries Could Prevent Summer Power Blackouts

Insurance Journal

In any other year, May 14 may well have been an energy disaster in Texas. Temperatures climbed to seasonal levels not seen in over a century: 92F in Dallas, 95F in Houston and 104F in Laredo.

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Maersk changes transatlantic service due to port congestion in Northern Europe

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Justices Back Temporary Texas Nuclear Waste Storage Site

Insurance Journal

The US Supreme Court left intact a federal plan to store as much as 40,000 tons of highly radioactive waste at a temporary site in west Texas over the objections of local landowners and oil and gas operators.

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