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| | National | | | | U.S. workplace safety regulators have announced more than $4 million in penalties on more than 300 employers they say put workers at risk... | | | | A federal judge is weighing what she called a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that would hold an employer responsible for a worker's spouse... | | | | The United States has charged three North Korean computer programmers with a massive hacking spree aimed at stealing more than $1.3... | | | | Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has expanded its U.S. Executive & Professional Lines leadership team, naming Shelley Norman... | | | | HSB, part of Munich Re, has created a new workplace violence insurance coverage for small to mid-size businesses, providing counseling,... | | | | The question is not whether the future of the insurance industry is bright. "Few industries are better positioned for outstanding growth... | | | | Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Tuesday announced two major new investments, revealing an $8.6 billion stake in the phone... | | | | Internet of Things (IoT) devices are increasing the risk of cyber attacks to industrial and manufacturing businesses, according to a... | | |  It could go down as one of the most significant cyber attacks yet. Russian hackers breached a number of U.S. government agencies and dozens... | | |  Nearly a year has passed since the industry largely transitioned to a virtual workforce due to COVID-19. While... | | | | More National News » |
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| | East | | | | The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) has issued civil administrative orders carrying penalties of nearly $500,000 against five... | | | | Union Mutual of Vermont Companies has hired Jennifer Hanus as a marketing representative responsible for the southern New England writing... | | | | Risk Placement Services (RPS) has hired Jeff Harvey as executive vice president of casualty for its brokerage division. In this role, he... | | | | More East News » |
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| | Midwest | | | | A House committee has passed a bill that would end a governor's authority to fill the offices of state treasurer and insurance... | | | | Owners of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn., businesses that were raided and burned during the violent protests over the death of George... | | | | An estimated 100 animals died when an overnight fire filled an Indianapolis pet store with thick smoke and deadly gases, fire officials... | | | | More Midwest News » |
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| | Southeast | | | | It was late Monday night when the power went out at Jesse Clemmons' home in coastal North Carolina. He went outside to start up the... | | | | The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that a tornado struck an area of southwest Georgia where one home was destroyed and... | | | | Police have arrested nearly a dozen people who police say are believed to have been connected to multiple pharmacy burglaries in the... | | | | Brown & Brown, Inc. has appointed Gray Nester as chief information officer for Brown & Brown, effective immediately. Nester has more than... | | | | More Southeast News » |
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| | South Central | | | | Millions of Texans have gone days without power or heat in subfreezing temperatures brought on by snow and ice storms. Limited... | | | | Palomar Holdings Inc., a specialty property insurance headquartered in La Jolla, Calif., has forged an agreement with Technical Risk... | | | | The finger-pointing began immediately: It was the frozen wind turbines that foolishly replaced traditional sources. No, fossil fuels were... | | | | National Transportation Safety Board said it would investigate a massive crash involving more than 130 vehicles on an icy Texas highway... | | | | More South Central News » |
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| | West | | | | A federal judge is weighing what she called a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that would hold an employer responsible for a worker's spouse... | | | | The captain of a scuba diving boat that burned and sank off the California coast, killing 34 people, pleaded not guilty this week to... | | | | The earthquake early warning system known as ShakeAlert will be capable of delivering alerts directly to wireless devices in Oregon on... | | | | San Francisco, Calif.-based Newfront Insurance has named Lindsay Spruill-Iqbal a principal and surety producer. Spruill-Iqbal joins... | | | | NTIS Transportation Insurance Services has relocated from Laguna Hills, Calif., to Las Vegas, Nev. The California staff will now work... | | | | More West News » |
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| | International | | | | Australia's competition regulator on Thursday raised initial concerns over Aon's $30 billion bid for Willis Towers Watson to create the... | | | | There were 407 completed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide in the insurance sector in 2020, down from 419 the previous year,... | | | | Boeing Co. has issued a safety bulletin reminding pilots of the steps required to ensure they maintain control of their aircraft in the... | | | | President Emmanuel Macron announced new investment to bolster France's cyber security defenses after two hospitals were struck by... | | | | JOHANNESBURG - The bodies of three workers were found overnight at ArcelorMittal South Africa's Vanderbijlpark Works, after the collapse... | | | | Global Risk Partners (GRP) has entered into an agreement to acquire the UK Networks business of Marsh, the global insurance broker and... | | | | HDI Global SE (HDI) is resetting the strategy of its Liability Line and is expanding its management team that reports to Dr. Mukadder... | | | | Internet of Things (IoT) devices are increasing the risk of cyber attacks to industrial and manufacturing businesses, according to a... | | | | More International News » |
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| | Research and Webinars | | |  | Have you thought about how your insurance agency can be found online? Consumers have been turning to the internet to shop for... | | |  | P&C brokers, are you helping your clients navigate their critical areas of risk? Businesses choose to work with brokers that... | | |  | Agencies arranging financing to insureds through premium finance companies can increase their top and bottom lines by offering... | | |  | To succeed and grow in a digital-first world, insurance agencies need to know and use the data in their technology. Agencies... | | | | More research and webinars » |
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| | Insurance Journal TV | | |  | Continuing our February Insurance Careers Month series, we catch up with a bright young... | | |  | Florida insurance chief David Altmaier has a busy year ahead, and it won't just include... | | | | Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv » |
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| | New Discussions in the Forums | | | | Posted: Wed Feb 17 -- How can any business survive without programming for Chrome? US-Insurance-Tech | | | | Posted: Wed Feb 10 -- If you're just starting your transition or comparing aggregators, word of advice, review the contracts. "You own the book" has multiple... jdwebb | | | | Go To Forums » |
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| | Reader Comments | | | | Posted: Fri Feb 12 -- LFG!!! JR | | | | Posted: Fri Feb 12 -- $400 mortgage payment... What!? Huh? | | | | Posted: Thu Feb 11 -- This is nothing more than a publicity stunt. The insurance market in Texas would literally collapse overnight if this was passed. This type... Augustine | | | | Posted: Thu Feb 11 -- They need to sue every person in public office that could have done something to avoid these tragedies. Beginning with the mayor. Peplexed | | | | Posted: Thu Feb 11 -- Sounds like the owner of the dog should be put down too! She should never be allowed to own another dog in her life. Bill | | | | Go To Popular Comments » |
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