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December 29, 2021
 
 

National

 

WSIA's Diversity, Inclusion Director Sees Industry Progress, Commitment to Change

In an effort to continue its commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the insurance industry, the Wholesale and...
 

Pro Athletes Like the 'Greek Freak' Are Going After Trademark Violators

Giannis Antetokounmpo has the trappings that befit a basketball superstar. The "Greek Freak" is 6-foot-11 with legs so long, as Sports...
 

Firms Want U.S. to Support EU Proposals to Rein In Big Tech Platforms

Critics of tech giants like Alphabet's Google pressed Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for a January meeting after she expressed concern...
 

Car Makers Like Some Tech Features More Than Car Buyers Do

While car buyers say new vehicle technology is a leading reason they choose one vehicle over another, there are some tech features that...
 

Study Links Exposure to Formaldehyde at Work to Cognitive Problems Later

A new study suggests that long-term exposure to formaldehyde during work may be associated with cognitive impairment later on. A variety...
 

Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Cyber Lessons Learned from 2021

The year is coming to an end and cyber insurers as well as their clients may be reflecting on lessons learned from this year's biggest...
 

Future of Surety: Why the Industry Needs Knowledge Transfer and Education Now

Surety requires a highly complex and specialized form of underwriting. It is also an excellent career path for those who thrive on complex...
 
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Insurance Jobs

 

Private Client Services Account Manager - CAL Insurance & Associates, Inc. - Remote or San Francisco, CA

 

Personal Lines Account Manager - Licensed Agent - B.H. Gold Insurance Agency - San Diego, CA + remote

 

Risk Control Consultant - United Fire Group - San Antonio, TX

 

Group Health - Disability Claims Adjuster / Examiner - Work At Home Vintage Experts - Remote

 

Field Sales Territory Manager - Foremost Insurance - Foremost Insurance by Farmers Insurance - Seattle, Washington

 
 
 

East

 

Massachusetts Care Facility Employers Fail to Comply With OSHA Subpoena

An October 21, 2021, decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts ordered UHS of Fuller Inc. and UHS of Delaware...
 

Officials Say Backhoe Driver Damaged New Jersey Homes, Vehicles, Was Shot

The state attorney general's office is investigating the shooting death of a man authorities say was driving a backhoe when he damaged...
 

Choice Financial Group Acquires New Hampshire's Bernier Insurance Agency

Choice Financial Group announced acquired New Hampshire-based Bernier Insurance Agency, adding a presence in New England. Based in...
 
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Midwest

 

Arson Fire Forces 140 to Flee Milwaukee Apartment

Scores of people are wondering when they can return to their Milwaukee apartment building after a fire authorities say was deliberately...
 

Lawsuit Dismissed Against Chicago Blackhawks in Case Involving Former Coach

A lawsuit filed against the Chicago Blackhawks by a former Michigan high school student who said he was sexually assaulted by...
 

Indiana Court Expands Eligibility for Emotional Distress Damages

A ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court has expanded the limited number of people who are eligible to recover damages in lawsuits alleging...
 
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Southeast

 

Miami Court Finds IDS Property Insurance Withheld Data on PIP Cases

In a class-action lawsuit that could affect no-fault auto insurance companies around the country, a Miami judge has sanctioned an insurer...
 

Florida Woman Who Lost Leg After Pedicure Settles for $1.75M

A Florida woman whose leg had to be amputated because of an infection after a pedicure has reached a $1.75 million settlement with the...
 

$1 Million in Hermes Handbags Stolen from Florida Store

More than a dozen one-of-a-kind Hermes handbags with an estimated value of about $1 million were stolen in a smash-and-grab burglary from...
 
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South Central

 

Trean Insurance Group Launches Arkansas E&S Carrier, Benchmark

Benchmark Insurance Company, subsidiary of Trean Insurance Group Inc. and a writer of program business, has formed a new excess and...
 

Drugmaker Endo Strikes $63 Million Opioid Settlement with Texas

Endo International Plc has agreed to pay $63 million to resolve claims by the state of Texas and local governments that the drugmaker...
 

Latest Quake in Top Texas Oilfield to Hike Scrutiny of Drilling Waste Injections

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake that rattled the Permian basin in Texas on Monday night is likely to add pressure on oil producers in the...
 

Louisiana Workers' Comp Rates to Decrease 10.5% in 2022

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has approved a 10.5% reduction in workers' compensation rates for 2022. The decrease is set...
 
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West

 

Video Game Maker Settles California Discrimination Case for $100M

Riot Games, the publisher behind esports giant "League of Legends," agreed night to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit...
 

Minimum Wage, OT And Workers' Comp Premium Changes in Washington Starting in 2022

Changes in Washington's minimum wage, overtime for white-collar professionals, overtime for agricultural workers, and workers'...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Run-Off Specialist Premia Acquires Navigators Holdings (Europe) from The Hartford

Bermuda-based reinsurance run-off specialist Premia Holdings Ltd. announced it has completed the acquisition of Navigators Holdings...
 

Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Faces Big Hurdles Amid Ukraine Tensions

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - The pipeline is built and being filled with natural gas. But Russia's Nord Stream 2 faces a rocky road before...
 

Found in Space: How Skytek Tracks Supply Chain Risks--and More

Oil spills, port explosions, blockages in the Suez Canal and supply chain risks. These are just some of the events that global space...
 

Apple Puts India iPhone Supplier, Foxconn, on Probation for Labor Violations

Apple Inc. put Foxconn Technology Group's factory in southern India on probation following worker protests and an investigation that...
 

Global COVID-19 Cases at Record High, as Omicron Variant Races Out of Control

SYDNEY/ROME - Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday, as the new...
 

SiriusPoint Invests in Canadian Digital Life Insurer PolicyMe

SiriusPoint Ltd., the Bermuda-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced a strategic investment in PolicyMe Corp., a...
 
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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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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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Insurance Journal TV

 
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EP. 39: Expert Says Cannabis Insurance Rates for Cyber, EPL, Property to Rise in 2022

A survey of 200-plus cannabis insurance-focused professionals at one of the largest brokers in...
 
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EP. 28: Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Cyber Lessons Learned from 2021

The year is coming to an end and cyber insurers as well as their clients may be reflecting on...
 
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