Fri.May 16, 2025

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Davis & Towle Acquires New Hampshire’s Tobey & Merrill Insurance

Insurance Journal

Insurance agency Davis & Towle Insurance Group, headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, announced its acquisition of Tobey & Merrill Insurance in Hampton.

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Should Congress Enact a Federal Unfair Claims Practice Law? A Question That Needs Serious Consideration Following Congressional Investigation

Property Insurance Coverage Law

This weeks Senate hearing on the insurance industrys claims practices following natural disasters wasnt just a made-for-TV moment. It was a five-alarm warning siren for policyholders and insurers across the country. With photos of collapsed breezeways, stories of children sleeping on floors after insurers not paying, and property insurance adjusters essentially confessing to being neutered … The post Should Congress Enact a Federal Unfair Claims Practice Law?

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Army Working to Fix Military and Traffic Controllers Communications at DC Airport

Insurance Journal

A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., that hasn’t worked for more than three years may have contributed to another near miss shortly after the U.S.

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9 mental health insurance questions consumers should ask

Healthinsurance.org

In this article How is mental health treatment covered by health insurance? How did the Affordable Care Act expand coverage of mental health care? Do ACA mental health coverage requirements apply to all health insurance? Does mental health parity mean health plans must cover mental health? Does most health insurance cover therapy and medication? Do major medical plans cover substance use disorder treatment?

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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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Judge Orders Restoration of Health Program for West Virginia Coal Miners

Insurance Journal

A judge on Tuesday ordered the restoration of a health monitoring program for coal miners in West Virginia and rescinded layoffs the federal government implemented in a unit of a small U.S. health agency. U.S.

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Swiss Re Profits Up Despite Losses from California Wildfires

Insurance Journal

Swiss Re AG’s profit rose in the first quarter as losses from the California wildfires were offset by positive performance across the business. Net income increased to $1.3 billion from $1.

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Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Germany

Top Insurance Blogs

As a licensed insurance agent in Germany with a decade of experience and having previously worked as a forklift driver in the construction sector, I have witnessed firsthand the critical importance of workers’ compensation insurance. One incident that remains etched in my memory is when a colleague suffered a severe workplace accident, leading to permanent […] The post Guide to Workers Compensation Insurance in Germany appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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DeSantis Signs Law Making Florida 2nd State to Ban Fluoride From Water Systems

Insurance Journal

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems, making it the second state in the country after Utah to implement a statewide ban on the mineral.

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Can you have more than one life insurance policy?

Agency Height

Yes, you can have more than one life insurance policy. Learn the benefits, rules, and how multiple policies can offer better.

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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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Ex-FDNY Chief Gets 3 Years for Taking Bribes to Fast-Track Safety Inspections

Insurance Journal

A former New York City Fire Department chief was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday for accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to fast-track fire safety inspections at restaurants, hotels and other city businesses.

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Medical Malpractice Insurance for Nurses: Essential Protection in Today’s Healthcare Environment 

Agency Height

The post Medical Malpractice Insurance for Nurses: Essential Protection in Today’s Healthcare Environment appeared first on Agency Height.

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Edison Plans $6.2 Billion Fire-Prevention Plan After LA Blazes

Insurance Journal

Four months after devastating wildfires swept across Los Angeles, Edison International’s Southern California utility submitted a $6.2 billion mitigation plan that includes installing hundreds of miles of underground distribution lines, among other measures.

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How to Stay DOT Compliant with Your Truck Insurance Coverage: A U.S. Trucking Industry Guide 

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The post How to Stay DOT Compliant with Your Truck Insurance Coverage: A U.S. Trucking Industry Guide appeared first on Agency Height.

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Florida High Court Lets Stand Ruling on Damage Estimates in Supplemental Claims

Insurance Journal

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday declined to consider a petition in a condominium insurance case, leaving in place conflicting rulings from Florida appeals courts. The non-decision in American Coastal Insurance vs.

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Coverage Options for Home Insurance

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

If you’ve recently purchased a home in Texas, it’s crucial to protect your investment by securing a homeowners’ insurance policy. Many new homeowners are unsure about the amount of coverage they need and have questions about home insurance. If you’re near Plano, TX, our Paragon Independent Insurance Agency team is ready to answer your questions and provide peace of mind.

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Louisiana Plant at Center of Environmental Justice Fight Halts Operations

Insurance Journal

A petrochemical plant in Louisiana accused of increasing cancer risks for a majority Black community indefinitely suspended operations largely due to the high cost of reducing toxic pollution.

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Severe Storms Sweep Through Midwest, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Insurance Journal

Storms accompanied by deep, booming thunder, lightning displays and powerful winds swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana and Michigan overnight leaving scores of trees down and thousands of homes without power.

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Asbestos Clinic in Montana Forced to Close to Pay for BNSF Jury Award

Insurance Journal

An asbestos screening clinic in a small Montana town where thousands have been sickened by toxic dust from a nearby mine has been abruptly shuttered by authorities following a court order to seize the clinic’s assets to pay off a …

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Lloyd’s Has ‘Laser Focus’ on Oversight of Coverholders to Proactively Avoid Market Risk

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Lloyd’s has “a laser focus” on the oversight of delegated underwriting authorities to make sure these facilities do not drag down the market in the same way that poor management of managing general agents did in the past, according to …

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Rogue Communication Devices Found in Chinese Solar Power Inverters

Insurance Journal

U.S. energy officials are reassessing the risk posed by Chinese-made devices that play a critical role in renewable energy infrastructure after unexplained communication equipment was found inside some of them, two people familiar with the matter said.

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Severe Storm Batters St. Louis, Leaving At Least 4 Dead

Insurance Journal

At least four people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis.

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Widow of Arkansas Airport Director Killed in Raid Sues ATF Over Husband’s Death

Insurance Journal

The widow of an Arkansas airport director who was killed during a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives raid on his home last year sued the agency and several officials, claiming the agency and officers acted recklessly and negligently.

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EPA to Rollback Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

Insurance Journal

The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones.

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Boy Swept Away as Virginia and Maryland Hit With Heavy Rains and Flooding

Insurance Journal

Officials found the body of a 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway during a storm system that also forced a dozen students to stay overnight at a Maryland high school due to heavy …

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Alabama Lawmakers Approve Additional Legal Protections for Police Officers

Insurance Journal

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday approved enhanced legal protections for police officers, changes that Republicans said show support for law enforcement but Democrats called “a green light to kill Black folks.