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National

 

Who Owns Tesla Vehicle Performance Data?

At the end of an interview with the founder of Quantiv Risk, an insurtech that helps carriers make sense of performance data from...
 

Metal Thieves Swiping Tailpipes Create 1,000% Spike in Claims

State Farm said Thursday that metal thieves in search of platinum, rhodium and palladium are stealing catalytic converters in...
 

Ukrainian Man Charged in Major Ransomware Spree Extradited to U.S.

A Ukrainian man charged last year with conducting one of the most severe ransomware attacks against U.S. targets has been extradited to...
 

Dolphins Ex-Coach Flores Says Team Trying to Push Racism Case Out of Court

Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores says the team is trying to push the National Football League to have his racial discrimination...
 

Purdue Pharma Judge Overrules DOJ to Approve $6 Billion Opioid Settlement

The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy on Wednesday approved a $6 billion opioid settlement funded by its Sackler family owners,...
 

Education Providers Face Challenges With Growth in Cyber Threats, Insurance Costs

As cyber threats have continued to grow, one segment of the market that has been especially impacted is education, according to guests on...
 

U.S. P/C Industry Grew Surplus Despite Underwriting Loss in 2021

Insurance rating agency AM Best said it expects the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry to record an increase in surplus in 2021...
 

'Essential' MGAs, Other DUAEs Face Inflation, Staffing Pressures: AM Best

Taking a deep dive into the world of managing general agents and other delegated underwriting authority enterprises, AM...
 
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East

 

Long-Time Maine Insurance Regulator Cioppa to Retire April 1

After 33 years at the Maine Bureau of Insurance, including 10 as superintendent and 13 as deputy superintendent, Eric Cioppa will retire...
 

Connecticut, UK Sign 'Insurtech Corridor' Partnership

On March 10, 2022, the UK Government announced a formal agreement with Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS), the...
 

Delaware Senate Passes Bill Requiring Paid Leave

The Democrat-led state Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to approve legislation forcing private-sector businesses in Delaware to...
 

Massachusetts School Employee Denied Remote Work Files Complaint

A middle school counselor and social worker has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination alleging she...
 
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Midwest

 

Iowa-Based Bus Firm Reaches Settlement Over Disabilities Act Violation

The U.S. Attorney's Office in North Dakota says it has reached a settlement with a bus transit service to resolve a complaint that the...
 

Report: Minneapolis Didn't Follow Protocols in George Floyd Unrest

A report on how Minneapolis police, fire and other agencies responded to protests that erupted following the killing of George Floyd...
 

South Dakota Bill Provides Campground Owners Immunity From Acts of Nature

A bill that provides immunity for campground owners whose guests encounter the inherent risks of outdoor camping is headed for the...
 
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Southeast

 

Lawsuits vs. Citizens Insurer Continue to Rise But Legal Fees and Payouts Dropping

A committee of the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. governing body produced some good news on litigated claims and some bad news...
 

Florida Couple Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Supply Labor, Avoid Taxes and Comp Insurance

A Central Florida couple has pleaded guilty to fraud, conspiracy and underreporting payroll in a scheme that produced fake certificates...
 

Online Exams a Hit with Tennessee Insurance Agent Candidates

The proportion of prospective Tennessee insurance agents taking exams online has doubled in the last year, the Tennessee Department of...
 

Hub Acquires Midland Agency in South Carolina

Hub International has continued its growth spurt with the acquisition of of Midland Agency Insurance in Columbia, South Carolina. Matthew...
 
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South Central

 

Inszone Acquires Texas-Based Texstar

Inszone Insurance Services has acquired San Antonio, Texas-based Texstar Insurance Services Inc. Texstar specializes in auto, home, life...
 

Oklahoma Republican Lawmakers Unveil Medical Marijuana Regulations

Republicans in the Oklahoma House on March 7 unveiled a package of new restrictions on the state's booming medical marijuana industry,...
 

Ex-Louisiana Police Boss to Testify in Black Man's Fatal Death

The former head of the Louisiana State Police has agreed to appear before the legislative committee investigating the fatal arrest of...
 

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner, Lawmakers Introduce Catastrophe Reform Legislative Package

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, Senate Insurance Committee Chair Kirk Talbot, and House Insurance Committee Chair Mike...
 
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West

 

Report: Pilot Fought to Save Helicopter Before Deadly California Crash

The pilot of a police helicopter desperately tried to keep flying before crashing into the ocean off Southern California last month,...
 

Agency Says Hawaii Helicopter Nose Dived Before Crash Killed Four

The National Transportation Safety Board ruled that a helicopter that crashed in Hawaii last month and killed all four people on board...
 

People Moves: PCF in Utah Makes Morgan COO and CFO; PCF Names Jakaitis Vice President in Marketing

PCF Insurance Services named Felix Morgan, the firm's chief financial officer, chief operating officer as well. Morgan will oversee the...
 

California Commissioner OKs Higher Commercial Coverage Limits for FAIR Plan

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved increases in the limits of coverage to the California FAIR Plan Association's...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Aircraft Lessors Face Legal Quagmire on Russia Jet Repos. Will Insurers Provide Relief?

Global leasing companies staring at an imminent sanctions deadline to repossess more than 400 jets worth almost $10 billion from Russian...
 

Top Ship Certifier Lloyd's Register Withdraws Services to Russia

Lloyd's Register, one of the world's top ship certifiers, is stopping services to Russia after sanctions were imposed on Moscow for its...
 

Norwegian Ship Certifier DNV Winds Down Russia Business

Norway's DNV, one of the world's top ship certifiers, is winding down its Russia business and reviewing all existing contracts becoming...
 

Kazakhstan's Flagship Air Carrier Suspends Flights to Russia Amid Insurance Issues

Kazakhstan's flagship carrier, Air Astana, has suspended all flights to Russia and over Russian territory because such flights can no...
 

Insurtech MGA Loadsure Raises $11M to Expand Cargo Insurance Technology Platform

Insurtech MGA Loadsure announced that it closed its $11 million Series A funding round, led by MMC Ventures. Other investors included...
 

Canada's Definity to Acquire Minority Stake in Broker Apollo Insurance

Definity Financial Corp. announced a strategic partnership with APOLLO Insurance Solutions Ltd., a Canadian digital insurance broker and...
 

People Moves: Sompo Int'l Restructures Insurance Business With 4 Teams; Miller Hires Martin for Sports & Entertainment; CFC Promotes Berry to Cyber Product Leader

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Sompo International, Miller and CFC Underwriting. A summary of these...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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In an increasingly crowded and commoditized market, brokers are faced with minimal customer loyalty and look to differentiate...
 
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4 Agents Share Success Moving Out of Their Comfort Zones

Independent agents and dedicated agents looking to transition to an independent career have a lot to contemplate when...
 
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The 5 Critical Things You Need to Know about Growing Your Agency

Want to experience real growth at your agency? You might need to reconsider where you are focusing your attention. Some agents...
 
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Beyond Burnout: Redefining Benefits for a New Era of Work

In a new report, Beyond Burnout—Redefining a New Era in the Work Place, Cake & Arrow gets to the heart of how people's...
 
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The cybersecurity and insurance industries have been talking about prioritizing diversity,...
 
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