Thu.Aug 14, 2025

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Florida Peninsula Files for 8.4% Cut in HO Rates, 12% Drop in Condo Owners’

Insurance Journal

Florida Peninsula Insurance Co., the ninth-largest property insurance carrier in the state with some 189,000 policies in force, announced it had filed for some of the largest rate decreases since landmark legislative changes were enacted two years ago.

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The Insurance Data and Analytics Divide — Those Who Have It and Those Who Don’t

Majesco

Data and how we interact with it are a critical core business value proposition for most companies, including insurers. Data modernization in insurance is crucial to unlock its value. Insurers gather and ingest data. We apply insurance data analytics that will inform our decisions. We act on those decisions and repeat. To improve our business processes, we continually seek refinements in how we improve data gathering and the use of analytics to continually optimize the business.

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Softening Continues for Most Commercial P/C Lines in Q2, Says CIAB

Insurance Journal

According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the second quarter 2025 rose by 3.7%–down from the average increase of 4.2% from the first three months of 2025.

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Independent Insurance Agents: How to Get High-Commissions, Exclusive Leads, and Stay Ahead of 2025 Industry Trends

Final Expense Brokerage

August 14, 2025 2:52:11 PM Contact Us Share: Independent Insurance Agent Success in 2025: High-Commission Opportunities, Exclusive Leads, and Industry Trends You Can’t Ignore If you’re a mid-level to experienced independent insurance agent, you already know the landscape is shifting faster than ever. Between rising lead costs, increased competition from digital-first agencies, and ever-changing carrier requirements, staying competitive isn’t just about working harder - it’s about working smarter

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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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2025’s Best Business Insurance Companies – Ratings, Coverage, and Cost Guide 

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Discover the Best Business Insurance Companies for 2025 in the U.S., offering top coverage, reliable claims, and tailored solutions.

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How to Get Consistent Claims Outcomes with Account Handling Instructions

AMAXX

External partners—adjusters, nurse case managers, attorneys, medical providers—are vital players in any workers’ comp program. They can help control costs, reduce claim duration, and improve outcomes for injured employees. But here’s the problem: too many employers treat these relationships as purely transactional. The adjuster gets claims to process.

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Philadelphia Police Officer Wins Delayed Workers’ Compensation Claim for PTSD

Insurance Journal

A Philadelphia police officer who was severely beaten by a robbery suspect in 2017 has won his right to add a psychological injury to his already settled workers’ compensation claim for physical injuries suffered in the incident.

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Insurance Marine News – Friday August 15th 2025

Insurance Marine News

Skip to content Main Navigation Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ RSS Feed About Us Events Contact Us Free Plan Login Subscription Main Navigation Home Cargo Marine Hull Marine Liability Political Risk, Credit & Finance Legal More > Specie Retail People Offshore Energy Results Special Filter Articles Filters Insurance Marine News – Friday August 15th 2025 By admin On August 15, 2025 August 14, 2025 In Insurance Marine News facebook tweet google+ Related Posts Divergence in price caps on Rus

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Brightstone Specialty Acquires RMS Hospitality and Fortis Risk

Insurance Journal

Michigan-based Brightstone Specialty Group announced its acquisition of RMS Hospitality Group and its affiliated claims firm, Fortis Risk Solutions, from RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC. The acquisitions expand Brightstone’s presence in the franchise food, hospitality and restaurant sectors.

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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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Navigating Rising Pharmacy Costs: Strategies for Employers

Scott Insurance

As pharmacy costs continue to rise, exerting pressure on employer-sponsored health plans, it is increasingly crucial for organizations to understand the factors driving these expenses and implement strategic solutions to alleviate them. Fortunately, employers have unique opportunities to tackle these rising costs head-on while simultaneously enhancing the health benefits experience for their employees.

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Third Point’s Dan Loeb Wins Vote to Turn London-Listed Fund Into Reinsurer

Insurance Journal

Dan Loeb has won a vote to turn his UK investment trust into a life and annuity reinsurance company, defying a fierce backlash from some shareholders.

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ISR Master Class

Prof. Allan Manning

I am hosting a 4 part training session on the ISR Policy starting on 27th August 2025. Each session will run on line for approximately 1.5 hours over 4 weeks. The course is suitable for those new to the ISR policy right through to experienced hands and covers all sections of the policy starting with the all important policy schedule in week 1. Places are filling fast so if you are interested please secure your spot now at [link] I hope you can join us.

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Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches BrokerSafe for Freight Broker Auto Coverage

Insurance Journal

Broker Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan, the launch of BrokerSafe, an exclusive insurance facility for U.S. freight broker clients seeking access to more stable and affordable freight broker auto liability coverage.

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Round Up – Friday 15th August

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Another Downgrade for State Farm General: S&P Lowers Rating to A-

Insurance Journal

Earlier this month, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings announced another downgrade for State Farm General Insurance Co., lowering the California company’s financial strength rating to A- in spite of a show of financial support from its parent.

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Divergence in price caps on Russian oil could cause insurance ambiguities, warns LMA

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Swiss Re Sets Up Task Force to Monitor Tariff Impact

Insurance Journal

Swiss Re AG has set up a task force to see how the tariffs installed by the United States against Switzerland and other countries is impacting the Zurich-based reinsurer.

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Fire breaks out on Maersk container vessel off Liberia

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Australia Pension Fund Mercer Sued Over Customer Disclosures

Insurance Journal

Australia’s financial regulator is suing A$70 billion ($46 billion) pension fund Mercer Super, accusing it of failing to report multiple investigations into serious member services issues.

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The Grand Amanda: “Implied Indemnity” revisited

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Plymouth Rock Adds Bass, Brooks to Independent Agency Leadership

Insurance Journal

Bass Named Chief Operating Officer, Brooks Named Chief Claims Officer at Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp., headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, hired two additions to its Independent Agency Group leadership team.

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Sanctions restrict deliveries to Indian refiner Naraya

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Does Telehealth Count Toward Deductible?

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Telehealth has become a game-changer in the healthcare industry, especially in the United States. Over the past five years, I’ve seen more policyholders, young and elderly alike, embrace remote medical consultations for everything from routine checkups to chronic disease management. But there’s one question I hear almost every week from clients: “Does telehealth count toward […] The post Does Telehealth Count Toward Deductible?

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Son Cashed Mom’s Workers’ Comp Checks After She Died

Insurance Journal

A Port Jervis, New York man recently entered a guilty plea to charges he collected more than $42,000 in workers’ compensation benefits issued to his deceased mother.

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Comoros-flagged vessel in tug-of-war between two parts of Somalia

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Family Killed When Tree Falls on Car in Flooding in East Tennessee

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Heavy rain led to flooding around Chattanooga, Tennesse, where a family of three was killed when a tree fell on their car early Wednesday morning.

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Agent Success Secrets with Kara Moll: Work Smarter, Live Better

Your Journey With Jennie

In this episode of Agent Success Secrets , I chat with Kara Moll , a Chicago-based real estate leader, coach, and communication expert. With over 20 years in the business, Kara has navigated every kind of market shift—from the 2008 crash to today’s “back-to-normal” pace—and she knows how to help agents adapt without burning out.

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Midwest Healthcare Company to Pay $1M in COVID Vaccine Mandate Case

Insurance Journal

Mercyhealth, a health care system operating hospitals and clinics in Illinois and Wisconsin, agreed to pay more than $1 million in monetary relief to a class of employees and has offered to reinstate employees that it terminated for refusing to …

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CEO of shipbuilding company sentenced to 13 years for fraud

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Norway Spy Chief Blames Russian Hackers for Dam Sabotage in April

Insurance Journal

Russian hackers briefly took control of a dam in Norway earlier this year, the head of the Nordic country’s counter-intelligence agency said on Wednesday, the first time Oslo has officially attributed the cyberattack to its neighbor.

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Amount of Iranian crude at sea is increasing

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How Responders Rescued Steel Plant Workers; Search for Cause of Blast Underway

Insurance Journal

Moments after an explosion erupted at a U.S. Steel plant outside Pittsburgh, company firefighters, local responders and employees raced in to rescue people from the smoldering wreckage.