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Inside the $455M Cargo Theft Surge – 4 Ways to Protect Your Fleet

Insurance Journal

Cargo theft reached an all-time high in 2024 – up 26% from 2023, with total reported losses of $455 million. The average estimated value per theft rose 7.7% … This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group.

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What Insurance Do I Need for my Construction Finish Work Business?

Central Insurance

Learn about insurance coverages built to protect finishing contractors from injuries, theft, and costly delays. The post What Insurance Do I Need for my Construction Finish Work Business? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Founder of Florida Special Needs Trust and Accountant Indicted in $100M Theft

Insurance Journal

Two Florida men, one a former life insurance broker, have been indicted in what prosecutors describe as a scheme to steal more than $100 million from a nonprofit that managed funds for people with disabilities and special needs. Federal authorities …

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When No One’s Home: Understanding Roleof Vacancy Insurance

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

From burst pipes and property theft to liability and squatter intrusion, a home left unoccupied for an extended period is exposed to a unique set of hazards, many of which may not be covered by a standard homeowners’ insurance policy. Vacant properties also are more susceptible to theft and unauthorized occupancy. By Loretta L.

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What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In?

Central Insurance

Explore essential appliance store insurance policies to protect your business from liability, theft, property damage, and employee injuries. The post What Appliance Store Insurance Policies Should I Invest In? appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.

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Washington Dairy Worker Charged in $122K Workers’ Comp Scam

Insurance Journal

Efrain Alatorre Camarena was charged with felony theft for allegedly collecting workers comp payments while discreetly working at another dairy farm. A Washington farmhand faces felony charges for reportedly stealing more than $122,000 workers’ compensation benefits. A Washington State Department …

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Cargo Theft Up 27% in 2024 With Continued Rise Expected: NICB

Insurance Journal

Tariffs, enhanced technology to defeat law enforcement along with profitability of criminal enterprises, and geopolitical circumstances have led to an increased threat to the global supply chain, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Within the past 18 months, …

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