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April 14, 2021
 
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National

 

Chubb CEO Greenberg Reiterates Call for Litigation Reform

Chubb Chairman and CEO Evan Greenberg is reiterating a call for litigation reform nationally and at the state level to address what he...
 

EU Antitrust Regulators Extend Deadline to July 27 for Decision on Aon-Willis Deal

BRUSSELS - European Union antitrust regulators have extended until July 27 the deadline for their decision on Aon's $30 billion bid for...
 

Aon's Concessions to EU May Not Be Enough to Close $30B Willis Deal: Sources

BRUSSELS - Insurance broker Aon's offer to sell assets in five EU countries and takeover target Willis Towers Watson's reinsurance arm...
 

Juul Labs Fails to Knock Out Racketeering Claims in Lawsuits About Marketing Conduct

Juul Labs Inc. failed to knock out racketeering claims in lawsuits accusing it of deliberately targeting teenagers, as individual...
 

Allstate Sees Surge in Demand for Pay-Per-Mile Insurance During COVID Shutdowns

The COVID-19 shutdowns that swept the U.S. have been a boon for a newer auto-insurance product: pay-per-mile coverage. During the...
 

Court Orders Chubb Subsidiary to Pay for Merchandise Lost in Warehouse Bankruptcy

Chubb's Federal Insurance Co. must pay more than $2 million to a fabric company that lost 22 trailer loads of merchandise when the...
 

Mastermind of Largest Known Ponzi Scheme, Bernie Madoff, Dies in Prison at 82

NEW YORK -- Bernard Madoff, who was convicted for running the largest known Ponzi scheme in history, died on Wednesday in prison where he...
 

NIF Group Joins MiniCo Insurance Agency; New Programs Added

MiniCo Insurance Agency has joined forces with its Jencap affiliate company NIF Group, Inc., as part of Jencap Program Administrators, a...
 

Emerging Pandemic Risks From Covid, Cyber, Civil Unrest, Mergers, and More... Part 1

Insurance Journal examined industries experiencing changes and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, societal unrest and other market...
 

Wildfire Risk Plummets With 10 Feet of Defensible Space: Study

Wildfire risk across the western United States has become a challenging issue for the insurance industry. Heightened...
 
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East

 

Landlord Accused of Discrimination in New Hampshire Support Dog Lawsuit

A landlord has been accused of discriminating against a tenant by not allowing her to house an emotional support dog for her anxiety and...
 

Final Settlements Inked in Delaware Poultry Plant Pollution Lawsuits

A Delaware judge on Monday gave final approval to a $65 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving thousands of residents of...
 

The Hilb Group Acquires Maryland's Parallel Risk Advisors

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Maryland-based Parallel Risk Advisors LLC. (PRA). The transaction became effective on January 1,...
 
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Midwest

 

CDC Chief: Michigan to 'Close Things Down' Amid Virus Spike

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Michigan should "close things down" to help address the country's...
 

FRISS Acquires Ohio Commercial Insurance Data Manager, Terrene Labs

FRISS, a Netherlands-based provider of fraud, risk and compliance products and services for property/casualty insurance carriers, has...
 

Missouri Bill Allowing Guns on Buses, in Churches Advances

Missouri lawmakers on April 12 advanced a sweeping firearms bill that would allow concealed guns on public transportation and in...
 
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Southeast

 

NAIC Data: Florida Property Lawsuits Total 76% of Insurer Litigation in U.S.

New information from Florida's insurance regulator paints a stark picture of the extent of litigation facing the state's domestic...
 

Mississippi Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Medical Marijuana Initiative

The Mississippi Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit that challenges the state initiative process and seeks to...
 

Georgia Insurance Commissioner King to Seek Re-Election

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday launched his 2022 election campaign. King is a Republican. He was the Doraville police...
 
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South Central

 

Oklahoma Workers' Comp Commission Seeks Comments on Medical Fee Schedule

The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission is now accepting comments on the 2020 Medical Fee Schedule. In 2020, the WCC, guided by its...
 

People Moves: RHSB Promotes Croy to VP, Property/Casualty

Roach Howard Smith & Barton Dallas-based independent insurance broker Roach Howard Smith & Barton (RHSB) has promoted Shellie Croy to...
 

Texas Supreme Court Sides with Insure on Mold-Related Policy Changes

The Texas Supreme Court on April 9 reversed lower court rulings and found that Farmers Insurance was within its rights when it decided 19...
 
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West

 

Hub Acquires Assets of Wyoming Financial Insurance

Hub International Ltd. has acquired the assets of Wyoming Financial Insurance. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Art Hansen,...
 

Judge Dismisses Washington Wrongful Death Suit in Shooting

A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County, Wash., by the family of sheriff's deputy Daniel McCartney,...
 

California Plans $536M for Wildfire Mitigation Before Fire Season

California will authorize $536 million for wildfire mitigation and forest management projects before the worst of the fire season strikes...
 

Proposal Allowing ATVs On Alaska Roads Draws Safety Concerns

A proposal by Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration to allow off-road vehicles on Alaska roads has raised safety concerns and...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

EU Antitrust Regulators Extend Deadline to July 27 for Decision on Aon-Willis Deal

BRUSSELS - European Union antitrust regulators have extended until July 27 the deadline for their decision on Aon's $30 billion bid for...
 

Aon's Concessions to EU May Not Be Enough to Close $30B Willis Deal: Sources

BRUSSELS - Insurance broker Aon's offer to sell assets in five EU countries and takeover target Willis Towers Watson's reinsurance arm...
 

Seized Suez Ship Declared Fit for Onward Passage (Once Compensation Is Paid)

CAIRO - The cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal and is caught in a legal dispute in Egypt is fit to sail once...
 

Russia Vulnerable to Climate Change, Causing Expensive Natural Disasters

The residents of Irkutsk, one of Russia's coldest regions, are used to harsh winters. But when the temperature dropped to negative 60...
 

7 European Countries Commit to Halt Export Finance for Fossil Fuel Projects

Seven European countries, including Germany, France and Britain, will commit on Wednesday to stop public export guarantees for fossil...
 

Cyclone Seroja Damages Towns in Western Australia with Strongest Winds in 50 Years

PERTH, Australia (AP) - A destructive cyclone has damaged several towns on Australia's western coast, shattering windows, snapping trees...
 

Xenia Broking to Acquire UK-Based Credit Insurance Alliance (Brokers)

Xenia Broking Group, the London-based credit insurance and surety specialist, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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COVID-19 Impact: 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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Looking to improve efficiency at your independent agency? Learn how insurtech can help.

Historically, it's been difficult for independent agents to profitably place commercial lines, but insurtech is quickly changing...
 
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The SEO Guidebook for Insurance Agents

Have you thought about how your insurance agency can be found online? Consumers have been turning to the internet to shop for...
 
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Streamline, Standardize, Sell More

Surviving as an independent agent is no longer the name of the game. Modern agencies want to grow their business more than...
 
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2021 In View: What to Expect as the Industry Transitions to the New Realities of a Post-COVID-19 World

As the insurance industry rebounds from a tumultuous 2020, we will see swift changes across a number of critical areas. In this...
 
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More than a year has passed since pandemic-related government restrictions began, causing many...
 
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Reader Comments

 

Family Sues After California Man Dies in Taco Eating Contest

Posted: Wed Apr 7 -- There is (and should NEVER be) no insurance against stupidity. This man chose to entertain the attendees at a baseball game with his... BusterScruggs
 

1 in 3 COVID Survivors Suffers Neurological or Mental Disorders, Study Finds

Posted: Wed Apr 7 -- No mention of anxiety or depression being brought on by lockdowns and isolation. Also no mention of the age of the patient groups that... Terry
 

7 Officers Fired Following Death of Black Jail Inmate in Texas

Posted: Wed Apr 7 -- Poor man was carrying less than 2 ounces of marijuana. He never should have been in jail in the first place. This would have been a mere... curious
 

Farmers Completes Acquisition of MetLife Auto & Home Business for $3.9 Billion

Posted: Thu Apr 8 -- This is an attempt by Farmers to work with independent agencies at a greater level, they also may be seeing the writing on the wall that... Agency
 

U.S. Recommends Pausing Use of J&J COVID Vaccine over Rare Blood Clots

Posted: Tue Apr 13 -- I'm glad J&J is being paused for further investigation, but let's just keep in mind: 4,000,000 J&J doses administered 6 people have this... Rosenblatt
 
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