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November 30, 2021
 
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National

 

Where Employers Stand on Vaccines, 'New Normal' Workplace, Remote Work, Travel

Although more than half (57%) of U.S. employers say they require or plan to require COVID-19 vaccinations of employees, much of that...
 

Why Jury's Opioid Verdict Against Pharmacy Chains May Not Survive Appeal

While a Cleveland jury concluded Walmart Inc., CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. exacerbated Ohio's opioid epidemic with...
 

How Common Are Ransomware Attacks? Lawmakers Want to Find Out.

After his local library had to shut down because of a ransomware attack, Indiana state Rep. Mike Karickhoff realized the state didn't...
 

Zywave Acquires Insurance Distribution, Quoting Software Firm ClarionDoor

Milwaukee-based Insurance technology firm Zywave reports it has acquired Santa Barbara, Calif.-based ClarionDoor, a seller of insurance...
 

Fired Engineers Claim Google Failed to Honor Its Own 'Don't Be Evil' Motto

A group of former Google employees sued the Alphabet Inc. unit on Monday alleging that it breached their employment contracts by not...
 

Activist Group Calls on Insurers to Sue Oil Companies for Climate Damages

FRANKFURT - A prominent activist is calling on insurers like Swiss Re to explore suing major oil companies for climate-related damages,...
 

When Will the 'Climate' Change?

During the recent InsureTech Connect conference, Pranav Pasricha, global head of P&C Solutions for Swiss Re, made this...
 
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East

 

Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination at Wilmington Fire Department

A firefighter in Delaware is accusing the Wilmington Fire Department of years of racial and religious discrimination that he says created...
 

Delaware Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates to Decrease for Fifth Year

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced that workers' compensation insurance rates in the state will decrease for the...
 

Applied Specialty Underwriters Launches New Infrastructure, Construction Practice

Applied Specialty Underwriters has launched a new infrastructure and construction practice and named Christopher Day as president....
 
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Midwest

 

Lawsuit From Indiana Teacher Fired for Same-Sex Marriage Can Proceed

A lawsuit filed by a teacher who was fired from his job at a Catholic high school in Indianapolis for being in a same-sex marriage can...
 

Ohioans Encouraged to Winterize Property, Review Insurance

The Ohio Department of Insurance is urging people to winterize their property and review insurance now in preparation for the state's...
 

Former Iowa Insurance Agent Charged with Fraud

A former West Des Moines, Iowa insurance agent was recently charged with one count of insurance fraud - presenting false information, a...
 

Allstate Inks $232M Deal to Sell Most of Campus in Illinois

The Allstate Corp. announced it has reached an agreement to sell the property making up the majority of its campus in Northbrook,...
 
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Southeast

 

Tennessee Approves 5.6% Cut in Workers' Comp Loss Costs; COVID Impact Uncertain

The Tennessee commissioner of commerce and insurance has ratified a 5.6% decrease in workers' compensation loss costs for voluntary...
 

Georgia, North Carolina Move to Beef up Benefits for First Responders

Two Southern states have taken steps to provide improved benefits for first responders who suffer from mental conditions and from cancers...
 

OSHA Fines Georgia Grading Contractor $20,480 after Worker's Death

If federal workplace safety requirements had been followed, a 24-year-old Georgia worker would not have been killed in a front-end loader...
 

McGriff Names Two to National Positions

Charlotte-based Insurance broker McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Holdings, announced the promotion of two long-time officers. Crystal...
 

Openly Moves into Alabama

Openly, a homeowners' insurance platform, announced it has expanded into Alabama, its eighth new state in 2021. Openly, which lets...
 
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South Central

 

Texas Surplus Lines Association Names New Executive Leadership

The Texas Surplus Lines Association announced the election of Justin Kotrla as its new president following the group's annual meeting...
 

Louisiana Oil Field Tank Batteries Face New Rules After Explosion Kills Girl

Louisiana regulators have established new rules for oil field tank batteries after an explosion killed a 14-year-old girl, and plan to...
 
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West

 

Takeaways from Our Conversation on State Cannabis Regulations and Their Impact on Insurance

Ever heard of a gram shop law? It's a thing, and if you're an insurance broker in Michigan focused on the cannabis space, then you and...
 

Some Lessons Learned from Wildfire That Nearly Destroyed Tahoe

The devastation starts on the western slope. Many of the cabins that once lined the highway between here and Sacramento are now gone....
 

Big Fire Gutted Large Commercial Building in California

A raging fire gutted a textile business in a large commercial building south of downtown Los Angeles. The fire, which occurred on...
 

M3.0 Earthquake Confirmed in Southern Utah

A minor earthquake struck parts of southern Utah, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. The quake struck on Friday morning, had a...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

China's Regulator Issues New Rules for Risk Management of Insurance Groups

China's banking and insurance regulator on Tuesday issued new rules governing the risk management of insurance groups, which will step up...
 

Convex Gets NAIC Approval to Operate as Reciprocal Jurisdiction Reinsurer in U.S.

Convex Group Ltd. announced that Convex Insurance UK Ltd. (CIL) and Convex Reinsurance Ltd. (CRL) have received approval from the...
 

Bain Capital Makes Final Pitch for UK Mutual Insurer LV=

Bain Capital has made a final pitch to members of British insurer LV= to back its takeover bid, after a lengthy sale process that's drawn...
 

Owners of Thai Insurer Syn Mun Kong Explore Sale of Majority Stake

The controlling shareholders of Thai insurer Syn Mun Kong Insurance Pcl are exploring the sale of a majority stake in the firm and have...
 

Australia's Westpac Bank to Pay $80.6M in Penalties, Admits Charging Dead People

Westpac Banking Corp. agreed to pay A$113 million ($80.6 million) in penalties after the Australian regulator alleged the lender had...
 

China Sets Rules to Protect Drivers' Rights in Ride-Hailing Industry, Requiring Insurance

BEIJING - China outlined new rules on Tuesday to safeguard the rights of drivers in its giant ride-hailing industry, requiring operators...
 

MGA CFC Underwriting Launches Tool That Calculates Ransomware Costs

CFC Underwriting, the specialist managing general agent, has released a new tool designed to help customers understand the potential cost...
 

People Moves: QBE Names Liberty Mutual's Hunter as Dir. of Canada; Amwins Global Risks Hires Apollo's Graham for Casualty; Ardonagh Promotes 2 Snr. Leaders

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurer QBE Canada and brokers Amwins Global Risks and Ardonagh...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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Tapping Into the Growing Home Based Business Market

The world has changed. Work has changed. Growing numbers of people are stepping away from corporate America and setting up home...
 
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AmTrust 2021 Contractor Risk Report

The AmTrust 2021 Contractor Risk Report provides insights into the unique risks artisan contractors face, along with tips to...
 
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The MGA's Guide to Producer Licensing and Compliance through Technology

MGAs face regulatory challenges from all directions and insurance laws vary by state, making the management of producer...
 
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Influence Restoration Services for Better Results

Your response to a client's disaster is the key to customer satisfaction, retention, and referrals.  Playing a role in your...
 
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People, Products, Relationships & More: Amwins' President James Drinkwater

People, products, relationships, and clients. Those are the areas that Amwins Group focuses on...
 
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Lexington's Levinson on Why E&S Is More Relevant Now Than Ever

When Lou Levinson became president and CEO of Lexington Insurance in late 2018, he knew the...
 
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