Insurance Journal

JUNE 19, 2025

A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to obtain driver’s licenses for ineligible applicants, principally illegal aliens, federal prosecutors reported. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts said that Cesar Agusto Martin Reis of Waterbury pleaded guilty on June 13, …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

AP) — A judge has appointed a mediator in the long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Alabama. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson named retired Circuit Judge Eugene Reese to act as …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

A new class action lawsuit alleges that digital insurer Lemonade has violated the privacy of as many as 190,000 drivers by exposing license numbers to cybercriminals through its online auto insurance quote platform. The complaint filed in federal court in …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 30, 2024

HDI Global SE has received a regulatory license from Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to open an office in Dubai. The new local presence in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will allow HDI Global to bring its global financial strength …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, Maryland will begin requiring businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel to meet new licensing and certification requirements and provide proof of insurance. According to the legislation (Senate Bill 760 (2023), any business or …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, now in federal prison, has surrendered his law license after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The Georgia Supreme Court, in a brief decision on Tuesday, accepted Oxendine’s …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Korea branch, a license to operate in Seoul and begin selling commercial property/casualty insurance throughout Korea. Starr Insurance reported that South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has granted Starr International Insurance (Singapore) Pte. “Korea is one of the largest commercial …

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PSM Brokerage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Introduction: Hiring the right licensed-only agents (LOAs) is a critical step in scaling your agency or call center. Job Aid: Steps to Hiring a Licensed-Only Agent (LOA) 1. Requirements: Active insurance license (or willingness to obtain one quickly), sales experience preferred, strong communication skills. Download I.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2024

PCF Senior Benefits Practice Leader, Jason Milz, shares some tips to help begin your journey as a Medicare licensed insurance professional. This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services. The demand for experienced Medicare guidance is …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 13, 2024

As I indicated in that post, it appeared that Patronis was warning people of the scammers and bad actors that … The post Florida Department of Financial Services Recognizes The Value of Licensed Public Insurance Adjusters appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The issue raised in this title usually arises with policyholders not wanting to pay a public adjuster fee because the public adjuster service contract was not valid or the public adjusters license lapsed sometime during the contract. appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella is alerting residents to an active scam targeting consumers through fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). According to Formella, the Consumer Protection and …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Regina Stephenson Hurricanes. Earthquakes. What do they have in common? If you’re in the insurance industry, the answer is that they’re all guaranteed to trigger weather and disaster claims from those with P&C insurance like home, business, and auto …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The recently issued Emergency Rule 69BER24-4 in Florida creates a concerning conflict with Xactimate’s license agreement, highlighting yet another way the insurance industry exercises control over claims adjusting practices.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

JUNE 18, 2025

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 Blog.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

(AP) Kentucky’s auditor said Thursday that her office will investigate the state’s medical cannabis program after receiving complaints about the lottery system used to award highly sought-after licenses to grow, process and sell the medicinal products to …

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As a follow-up to my post, Everybody Must Follow the LawInsurance Restoration Contractors Need to Stop Acting as Public Adjusters or Face Fines and Class Action Lawsuits, a Consent Order 1 was recently issued by the Iowa Insurance Commissioner in which Darren Reeves and his companies, Darren Reeves Roofing LLC and Darren Reeves Construction LLC, … (..)

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 8, 2025

Neither affordability nor availability have been major concerns in a state with hundreds of licensed insurers. Homeowners’ insurance premium in Georgia costs less than in other states. But things changed in 2023-2024 when Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, and Milton struck the …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 15, 2025

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper has agreed to plead guilty to his role in an alleged conspiracy to falsify records by giving passing scores to certain commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants even if they failed the CDL test or …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Managing adjusters across multiple lines of business and in many states is notoriously painful. The complications of state nuances, the tightening timelines for customer communications in the wake of natural …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 26, 2025

The reported scam uses a fake email to target older citizens and request money through licensed financial institutions to receive a … State officials in Pennsylvania are warning consumers after a scam was reported involving someone posing as a Commonwealth employee.

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Property Insurance Coverage Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It is obviously a political response to the CBS 60 Minutes documentary noted in CBS 60 … The post Stop Using Licensed Contractor Bids For Claim Estimates—A Quick Analysis of Florida’s Imperfect Emergency Rule of Property Loss Adjusting appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, announced it was granted a reinsurance branch license in India. Peak Reinsurance Co. Peak Re has been authorized to write both property/casualty and life & health business, which the company said “marks a significant …

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Agency Height

JUNE 18, 2025

Learn how to perform insurance license lookups across major U.S. states, ensuring compliance, professionalism, and consumer protection.

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Central Insurance

AUGUST 15, 2024

You’ve earned your Idaho contractor license—now what? Learn the crucial steps to safeguard your business with expert tips from Central Insurance The post You Just Got Your Idaho Contractor License, Now What? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Top Insurance Blogs

APRIL 16, 2025

The importance of having car insurance in Germany can never be overemphasized, especially if you’re holding a foreign driver’s license. As an experienced insurance agent in the German insurance market, […] The post Car Insurance for Foreign License Holders in Germany appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper has agreed to plead guilty to his role in an alleged conspiracy to falsify records by giving passing scores to certain commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants even if they failed the CDL test or …

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 25, 2025

HEMIC Insurance Managers is accepting apartment and condominium owner associations (AOAO) applications for hurricane coverage from Hawaii licensed insurance agents. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs announced that the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF) was reactivated to address the …

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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Florida’s chief financial officer, Jimmy Patronis, whose office oversees insurance agent and adjuster licensing, along with insurance fraud investigations, plans to step down and run for Congress next year. News outlets reported that Patronis, a staunch supporter of President-elect Donald …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Having a criminal charge or conviction in one’s background can make things more difficult for a licensed insurance producer. This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. However, it doesn’t always have to mean the end of a …

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Agency Height

JUNE 17, 2025

Curious about the insurance adjuster license cost by state in 2025? This guide breaks down fees, requirements, and renewal info for.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

When M3 Insurance began rapidly expanding its distribution channels, its existing licensing process wasn’t just inefficient: It was becoming a serious obstacle to growth. This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. The Wisconsin-based insurance agency needed a …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 15, 2025

Two months after his law license was suspended and he was charged with illicitly filming renters at his beach property, a South Carolina workers’ compensation attorney now faces a civil lawsuit by one of the alleged victims. The lawyer for …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Hidden Cost of Manual License Verifications Keeping insurance producers’ licenses and appointments compliant is a critical responsibility shared by nearly everyone in the insurance distribution channel. This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. However, plenty of …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This edition of Interational People Moves details appointments at the brokers Price Forbes and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here. Price Forbes Bermuda Promotes Kelley to CEO Price Forbes Bermuda announced the promotion of Carrie Kelley to …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Iowa Insurance Division last month entered into a consent order with a contractor who had made claims they were offering services that require a public adjuster license. Central Iowa Gutter and Donald Smart have agreed to make changes to …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 20, 2025

Elon Musk’s age of government efficiency has spread to Florida, with legislation advanced last week that would abolish at least 22 state boards that oversee licensing and disciplinary reviews for engineers, contractors, building inspectors, accountants and many more professionals. House …

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