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June 25, 2021
 
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National

 

Bezos' 2021 Space Odyssey Is a Risk Too Far for Insurers

Launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for insurers, who are not ready to price the risk...
 

Supreme Court Limits Plaintiff Class in TransUnion 'Terrorist List' Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday narrowed the scope of a class action lawsuit against TransUnion in which thousands of people sought...
 

Employers See Employee Mental Health as Major Concern

Employees' mental health has become a serious issue in the workplace and employers are increasingly likely to recognize not only the...
 

SEC Looking Into New Climate, Workforce Diversity Disclosure Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may require public companies to publish data on a whole range of new areas, including...
 

Berkshire Hathaway Looks to Be Buying Back More of Its Own Stock

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. appears to have extended its drive to repurchase its own stock, even with its share price near a...
 

Biden Stresses Disaster Preparedness as Extreme Weather Exacts Toll

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that his administration needs to "bring every resource to bear" to deal with natural disasters as huge...
 

Alldredge Named CEO of NAMIC, Succeeding Chamness

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies has named Neil Alldredge as the association's next president and chief executive...
 

NCCI: Workers' Comp Segment Remained Strong During 2020 Pandemic

Because of job losses and shrinking payrolls during the pandemic recession, the workers' compensation industry's net written premium dropped...
 

Is Hybrid Working the Real Challenge for the Insurance Industry This Year?

Major players in the insurance industry are developing their plans for a "smart working revolution." Companies have...
 
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East

 

Worker Dies After Fall Through Roof of Building in Park Near Pittsburgh

A masonry company worker was pronounced dead after falling through the roof of a large building in a park near Pittsburgh, authorities...
 

Indictment Says Tech Firm Official Stole Money, Ran Fraud Scheme

The chief operating officer of a Philadelphia-based technology startup company orchestrated a long-running securities offering fraud...
 

Massachusetts Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud Charges

A man who used sledgehammers and mallets to further damage customers' vehicles at the two auto body shops he owned in an effort to cheat...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

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Midwest

 

Jim Bakker, Missouri Church Settle Suit over COVID-19 Claims

Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accuses the TV pastor of...
 

EEOC Sues Minnesota's AscensionPoint for Religious Discrimination

A Minnesota-based estate and probate debt recovery company that manages decedent debt recovery for creditors is facing a federal lawsuit...
 

Michigan Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Clients' Money

A Muskegon insurance agent charged with fraud and embezzling his clients' money has pleaded guilty, according to Michigan Attorney...
 

Chicago Archdiocese Settles Clergy Sexual Abuse Suit for $880K

Two men who said they were sexually molested decades ago by a notorious Catholic priest who was imprisoned for molesting other boys have...
 
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Southeast

 

Still 159 Unaccounted For as Florida Condo Collapse Death Toll Rises

Rescue workers scouring the debris of a collapsed condo building in a Miami suburb said they heard sounds in the rubble overnight, as...
 

North Carolina Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Medical Marijuana

A bipartisan effort to legalize marijuana for medical use in North Carolina got a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday. But it's...
 

Tennessee Doctor Pleads Guilty in Hydrocodone Overdose Death

A Tennessee doctor has pleaded guilty to causing the overdose death of a patient by illegally prescribing the painkiller hydrocodone,...
 

How New Flood Insurance Rating Will Affect Tennesseans

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is raising awareness of recent changes to the National Flood Insurance Program...
 
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South Central

 

Ransomware Attackers Shared Personal Information, Tulsa Officials Say

Those responsible for a ransomware attack on the city of Tulsa, Okla., in May are sharing personal information of some residents online,...
 

Police, Trump Supporters Sued for Alleged Harassment of Texas Biden Bus

Former state Sen. Wendy Davis and others who were traveling on a campaign bus for President Joe Biden in October 2020 when it was...
 

Bechtel Subsidiary to Pay $200K to Resolve Gender-Based Discrimination Claims in Houston

A natural gas extraction and offshore developer has agreed to resolve claims of alleged pay discrimination affecting 22 female employees...
 
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West

 

Speeding in Wyoming Was Down, Excessive Speed Was Up

Drivers were caught speeding less in Wyoming last year but those who got nabbed were going faster than usual. Citations for speeding fell...
 

California Health and Safety Rules for Oil, Gas Drilling Delayed Again

It's been a year and a half since California Gov. Gavin Newsom directed oil regulators to consider new health and safety measures to...
 

People Moves: Liberty Company Names Taylor VP in California; LP Adds Schroeder to Commercial Team

The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has named Valerie Taylor a vice president, producer in the San Francisco Bay area office. Taylor...
 

Insuring Properties a Struggle for Many in California's Risky Fire Areas

As California's wildfire season looms, threatening once again to break records for destruction, tens of thousands of rural homeowners...
 

U.S. Supreme Court Backs Businesses Challenging California Labor Law

The Supreme Court on June 23 sided with California agriculture businesses that objected to a state regulation giving unions access to...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Japanese Insurers Struggle with Climate Change Cost Estimates

TOKYO - As the world tries to price the cost of climate change, Japan's second largest non-life insurer MS&AD foresees the potential rise...
 

Explaining Climate Change and Financial Disclosure for Insurers

TOKYO - Japanese financial institutions are struggling to put a price tag on the cost of climate change, an effort made difficult by the...
 

UK Court of Appeal Confirms Riders for Food Delivery Firm Deliveroo Are Self-Employed

LONDON - Britain's Court of Appeal confirmed on Thursday that riders for food delivery firm Deliveroo were self-employed, dismissing a...
 

Deadly, Rare Tornado Devastates Towns in Southern Czech Republic

MORAVSKA NOVA VES, Czech Republic - A rare tornado and strong storms struck along the Czech Republic's southern border on Thursday to...
 

Former Atlantia Execs Face Trial over 2018's Fatal Genoa Bridge Collapse: Sources

Italian prosecutors investigating the deadly collapse of a bridge in 2018 have asked for 59 people, including former Atlantia CEO...
 

People Moves: Arch's Kashuba, TransRe's Robinson to Ascot; Marsh's Little to MS Amlin; Allianz' Schaefer to Howden

These international People Moves detail new hires at two Lloyd's insurers (Ascot and MS Amlin) and broker Howden. A summary of these...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Guide to Insuring Emerging Risks Facing Nonprofits

Discover forward-thinking approaches to address the emerging risks challenging your nonprofit clients and prospects. Nonprofits...
 
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Addressing Professional Liability Risks for CPA Firms

With today's expanding technology and issues surrounding audits, cybersecurity, regulatory & tax reform challenges as well...
 
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OSHA Top 10 for Brokers

Brokers, help your insureds avoid the most frequently cited violations. OSHA citations. They're rampant, they hide in plain...
 
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Mold: Dangerous, destructive and costly to your policyholders

Indoor mold is potentially dangerous and destructive – you don't want it in your home or business! Mold is found everywhere...
 
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The Challenges of Insurance for the Cannabis Industry

For brokers to successfully tap into cannabis-related business opportunities and ensure their clients have the right coverage, a...
 
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