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National

 

Agencies Ride Commercial Prices, Reopened Economy to Record Organic Growth

Buoyed by the hard market and rebounding economy, Independent insurance agents and brokers grew overall by 7.1% in the second quarter,...
 

Bayer Asks Supreme Court to Reverse Roundup Cancer Claim Verdict

Bayer, trying to contain billions of dollars in legal costs, filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court...
 

Court Revives 6,000 Lawsuits Against 3M Over Surgical Device

A federal appeals court on Monday revived nearly 6,000 lawsuits alleging that a widely used device produced by 3M Co. to keep surgical...
 

People Moves: Chubb's Kocsondy Joins Beazley Cyber; Ames & Gough Adds Martin; WTW's Kinzer Moves to Zurich Construction; AXA XL Adds 4 to Pollution Team

Beazley Appoints Chubb's Kocsondy as U.S. Cyber & Tech Chief Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Patricia Kocsondy as head of U.S....
 

Insurtech VOOM, Markel Offering Mileage-Based Motorcycle Insurance

Mobility insurtech VOOM and specialty insurer Markel have teamed up to launch a per-mile insurance offering for motorcycles in select...
 

Why Snow, Hail and Wildfire Are Expensive for Insurance Industry

If you're having trouble wrapping your mind around the spree of natural catastrophes currently plaguing the world--from deadly July...
 

Content Creators at Risk: How Evolving Copyright Law Is Opening New Doors for Litigation

There has been a substantial uptick in litigation involving copyright infringement in the music industry thanks a groundbreaking decision...
 

Creating The USAA For the Gig Economy

"Legitimizing the Shared Economy." The phrase, with a trademark symbol at the end of it, is the first thing visitors see...
 
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East

 

Massachusetts Woman Arrested for Workers' Compensation Benefits Fraud

A Norwood, Massachusetts, woman was arrested in connection with fraudulently receiving federal workers' compensation benefits and...
 

10th Tornado Confirmed in July Pennsylvania, New Jersey Storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed a 10th tornado that struck during storms last month in Pennsylvania and New Jersey....
 

People Moves: RT Specialty's Burrows, API's Gorman Promoted; New Hire at Concord Specialty

RT Specialty Promotes Burrows to Senior Account Manager RT Specialty has promoted Stacy Burrows to senior account manager within its...
 
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Midwest

 

AM Best: Outlooks Negative for Wisconsin Reinsurance Group Members

AM Best revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer...
 

Crews Battle 'Rapidly Growing' Wildfire in Northern Minnesota

Fire crews in northeastern Minnesota battled a "rapidly growing" wildfire Sunday, adding to a list of wildfires in the region that has...
 

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Settle Police Dog Attack Suit for $50K

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, City Council approved a $50,000 payment to settle a lawsuit brought by a man who said he was unjustly attacked by...
 
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Southeast

 

NFL Owner Kraft Sued Over South Carolina Paper Mill's Harmful Pollution

A South Carolina paper mill, whose foul smell has triggered more than 30,000 complaints, has become one of the dirtiest polluters in the...
 

One Dead in Mount Vernon, Georgia Fire

Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced that Ricky Bell, 57, was killed in a Montgomery County fire around...
 

Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall Along Florida Panhandle

Tropical storm Fred made landfall near Cape San Blas, Florida Monday Aug. 16 at approximately 3:15 p.m. EST, according to the National...
 
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South Central

 

AM Best Assigns B+ Rating to Texas' National Unity Insurance

AM Best assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "bbb-" (Good) to National Unity Insurance Co....
 

People Moves: Keystone Names Pizzolato Texas State VP; USG Hires Strickland in Houston

Keystone Insurers Group Keystone Insurers Group appointed Meghan Pizzolato as its Texas state vice president. Pizzolato most recently...
 

Louisiana to Insurance Producers: You Must Have a License to Do Business in State

Louisiana insurance regulators issued a new advisory reminding people who sell insurance in the state that they must have a licensed to...
 
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West

 

More Homes Threatened as Blazes Burn in California, Across West

Thousands of homes in Northern California remain threatened by the nation's largest wildfire as unstable weather creates a high danger of...
 

People Moves: Alliant Names Caterino Senior VP in Nevada; LP Adds Micco

Alliant Insurance Services named Karen Caterino senior vice president in its public entity practice. Caterino is based in Nevada and will...
 

Colorado Home Manufacturer Faces $222K in OSHA Penalties

Federal workplace safety officials cited a Colorado home manufacturing company for continuing to expose workers to falls at Pueblo...
 

County in Washington to Settle Suit Over Harassment by Deputy for $72K

Clark County, Washington, has agreed to pay $72,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by a man who said an argument with a deputy...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Nations Are Working Together to Deter Piracy in Waters Off West Africa

LAGOS - Helicopters hover above a patrol vessel in Nigeria's frenetic Apapa port as attack boats zoom past. On the dock, drones...
 

Insured Losses from Haiti Earthquake Estimated at $250M: Karen Clark & Co.

The large 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which hit Haiti on Aug. 14, is likely to cost insurers around $250 million, according to catastrophe...
 

Heavy Rains Lash Haiti, Complicating Rescue Efforts for Earthquake Survivors

LES CAYES, Haiti - Heavy rains lashed Haiti on Tuesday night, complicating rescue efforts and drenching thousands left homeless by a...
 

Shell to Pay $111 Million to Resolve Long-Running Oil-Spill Dispute in Nigeria

Royal Dutch Shell Plc's Nigerian unit agreed to pay a local community $111 million to resolve a long-running dispute over an oil spill...
 

Aston Lark Ireland Acquires Dublin-Based Broker A.R. Brassington & Co.

Continuing its rapid pace of expansion, Aston Lark Ireland announced the acquisition of A.R. Brassington & Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the...
 

Hudson Structured Capital Management Buys Majority Stake in MGA Occam

Occam Underwriting, the London-based specialist lines managing general agency, announced that Hudson Structured Capital Management (HSCM)...
 

Insurtech Quotall Announces Strategic Partnership with Broker/Fintech Provider Acrisure

Insurtech ecosystem specialist Quotall announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with global insurance broker and fintech...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Beyond Survival: Key Strategies to Thrive as an Independent Agent

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2021 Agency Guide to Get More Leads

Do you want to learn how to generate and convert more leads for your insurance agency? Your agency needs a prospecting strategy...
 
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The Dangers of Mold to 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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Rethink Your Agency Operations – 5 Levers for More Business Growth & Profitability

ReSource Pro offers five in-demand solutions for more unique business growth and profitability: Growth Solutions Policy...
 
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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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