| Today's Headlines | | August 4, 2021 | | Today's Headline Sponsor: SIAA |
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| National | | New research finds that hands-free cellphone laws are associated with fewer driver deaths, and laws in 21 states allowing only hands-free... | | A federal appellate court ruling that dismissed a dental practice's COVID-19 business interruption claim might be the beginning of the... | | Investment management firm TowerBrook Capital Partners and private equity firm Further Global Capital Management said they have completed... | | New York City will become the first major U.S. city to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, gyms and other businesses,... | | U.S. crime alert app Citizen is launching its first paid feature, offering subscribers access to a live safety agent when they are in... | | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday classified the recent recall of some of Philips' ventilators as Class 1, or the most... | | Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson PLC said on Tuesday it is weighing strategic alternatives for its reinsurance unit, Willis Re, days... | | The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. said it has enhanced its product suites for lawyers and healthcare facilities.The Hanover Lawyers... | | As the light at the end of the COVID tunnel finally emerges with companies returning to pre-pandemic activity levels,... | | More National News » |
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| | | Clusters vs Aggregators vs Networks | | The words are used interchangeably in the insurance industry, but are they really the same thing? No! Here's what you need to know. | | | | Smart Choice | |
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| East | | A fire that destroyed one of Maine's nine covered bridges has been declared an arson, the fire marshal's office said. A local business... | | A train on the Green Line in Boston crashed into another train from behind, injuring more than 20 people, authorities said. The Boston... | | A former Boston Police Department auto repair technician has agreed to plead guilty to a scheme to embezzle more than $260,000 from the... | | More East News » |
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| Midwest | | Indianapolis-based risk management and employee benefits agency, MJ Insurance, acquired ProCourse Fiduciary Advisors (ProCourse) in... | | National specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, Risk Strategies, acquired property/casualty actuarial consulting firm... | | Minnesota Commerce Insurance Division Julia Dreier has been appointed to lead the Minnesota Commerce Insurance Division. Drier brings... | | More Midwest News » |
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| Southeast | | A Tennessee state trooper testified Monday that he saw his former colleague on the force yank the mask off a protester last summer during... | | More oil gushed into the water Monday from the remains of an overturned cargo ship being dismantled along the coast of Georgia, where... | | The University of Louisville and its investment foundation on Monday agreed to an $800,000 settlement stemming from a long-running and... | | More Southeast News » |
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| South Central | | Sigo Seguros, an auto insurance provider serving the Spanish-speaking community, launched its own auto insurance product in Texas that it... | | Communities across Texas are sharing $13.6 million in grant funding aimed at reducing and preventing motor vehicle crime in the state.... | | A Lake Charles, Louisiana, orthopedic surgeon pleaded guilty to workers' compensation fraud conspiracy, the U.S. Justice Department... | | More South Central News » |
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| West | | IMA Financial Group has acquired Salt Lake City, Utah-based Diversified Insurance Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.... | | Frank Simplicio, 45, of Porter Ranch, Calif., was arraigned on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud and perjury. A California... | | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said this week he was planning to issue a state disaster declaration and it could be "a few days to a few... | | Pacific Gas & Electric said its equipment may have been involved in the start of a small wildfire that merged with the massive Dixie Fire... | | More West News » |
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| International & Reinsurance | | Aston Lark, the London-based insurance broker backed by Goldman Sachs, announced the acquisition of Plester Group. Established in 1964... | | McLarens, the Atlanta-based independent insurance services provider, announced the acquisition of MGB Claims Consultants Inc., a complex... | | Specialist insurer Beazley has launched a suite of covers to protect organizations within Asia Pacific's rapidly expanding life sciences... | | Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson PLC said on Tuesday it is weighing strategic alternatives for its reinsurance unit, Willis Re, days... | | More International & Reinsurance News » |
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| Insurance Journal Blogs and Columns | | Within ISO's Building and Personal Property Coverage Form (CP 00 10), a 180-day limitation applies to three situations: Within the... | | More Blogs » |
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| Research and Webinars | | | We surveyed and interviewed independent agents from across the United States to understand the hurdles they face, the... | | | With today's expanding technology and issues surrounding audits, cybersecurity, regulatory & tax reform challenges as well... | | | Let's face it—the distribution channel has treated carriers, agents, and customers well in the past, but the digital world we... | | | The 2021 P&C Market Outlook Executive Summary provides agents with a valuable breakdown of the price predictions for... | | | Agents and brokers dealing with transportation clients should have a solid grasp on the pandemic induced developments impacting... | | More research and webinars » |
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| Insurance Journal TV | | | As ransomware attacks are on the rise and cyber risks continue to mount, experts say there has... | | | Cal/OSHA is cautioning California employers to be prepared to protect workers from unhealthy... | | Watch more videos at InsuranceJournal.tv » |
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