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May 19, 2021
 
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5 Ways Cyber Business Interruption Differs from Traditional Business Interruption: RIMS

While a typical business interruption can often be a confusing insurance situation, the picture gets even muddier when it involves cyber...
 

Organizations Miss Competitive Advantage by Underemphasizing Emerging Risks: Marsh

Cyber attacks, climate change, geopolitical unrest -- organizations agree on what some of the emerging risks that pose threats are. But...
 

Amazon Continues Moratorium on Police Use of Its Facial Recognition Software

Amazon.com Inc. said on Tuesday it is extending until further notice a moratorium it imposed last year on police use of its facial...
 

Judge Has Questions About Bayer's $2 Billion Roundup Settlement

A federal judge on Tuesday questioned a $2 billion proposal by Bayer AG that would create a framework for resolving future claims that...
 

Metromile, Hippo Begin Offering Bundled Auto, Home Coverages in 8 States

Metromile and Hippo Insurance are partnering to offer home and auto insurance in a discounted bundled product. Drivers and homeowners...
 

ISC Launches General Liability Program for Gig Economy Contractors

Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC), a multi-line program administrator that builds end-to-end insurance products with artificial...
 

USAA Expands Telematics Auto Insurance App SafePilot to 7 More States

Military family-focused insurer USAA is expanding its SafePilot program to seven additional states, bringing the total where the...
 

How Agents Can Help Construction Businesses Get Back on Track

Construction business owners experienced declines in their revenues, project completions, new bids and workforce, as the pandemic took hold...
 

How to Lower Legal Expenses, Improve Litigation Outcomes With Analytics

Defending lawsuits and managing trials is a major focus area and expense category for insurers--whether they are...
 
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East

 

Brooklyn Landlord Charged in Deadly Fire Started by Space Heater

A Brooklyn landlord has been charged with manslaughter for the death of a tenant who jumped out of a window to escape a fire prosecutors...
 

Explosion Damages New Hampshire House Under Construction, Worker Burned

An explosion happened at an Amherst house that was under construction, causing a contractor to suffer burn injuries to his arms, New...
 

Several Injured in Gas Explosion in Baltimore County

Several people were injured Friday, including one critically, after a gas explosion in a Baltimore County neighborhood, officials said....
 
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Midwest

 

Alera Group Acquires Direct Benefits in Minnesota

Alera Group, an independent, national insurance and wealth management firm based in Deerfield, Illinois, has acquired Direct Benefits...
 

Attorney: Michigan Flood Victims May Have to Wait for Accountability

A lawsuit that accuses the state of Michigan of failing to regulate and enforce safety regulations on a dam that failed, causing an...
 

Dubuque, Iowa, to Pay $1.8M to Settle Police Discrimination Suit

The city of Dubuque, Iowa, will pay more than $1.8 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by a former police captain...
 

Dozens More Sue Ohio State over Doc's Alleged Sex Abuse, Misconduct

Dozens more men are suing Ohio State over the university's failure to stop sexual abuse and misconduct decades ago by team doctor Richard...
 
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Southeast

 

After Miss. Supreme Court Ruling, Lawmakers Look to Revive Marijuana Program

Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session to revive the state's...
 

Timing of Young Driver Learner's Permit Cut in Half Under North Carolina Bill

Young drivers whose attempts to get their North Carolina provisional license were stymied by COVID-19 pandemic delays in the past year...
 

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Garner & Glover Co. of Georgia

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Rome, Georgia-based Garner & Glover Company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded...
 

Hasner, Knight, Telemaco Join Board of Citizens Property Insurance

Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed three new members to the board of governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., his office said in...
 
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South Central

 

New Oklahoma Law Exempts Local Delivery Services from Trucking Industry Regs

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Still has signed a bill into law that exempts local delivery services from being regulated like the trucking industry...
 

Heavy Rains Flood Homes, Cars in South Louisiana

Heavy rains that swept across southern Louisiana flooded homes, swamped cars and closed a major interstate on May 18. The brunt of...
 

Gov. Signs Oklahoma Bill Expanding High School Apprenticeship Programs

Sophomores will be able to participate in more school-sponsored career opportunities beginning with the 2021-2022 school year under...
 

Conduent to Pay $395K in Back Wages to Settle Oklahoma Discrimination Case

A company with a Yukon, Oklahoma, facility has agreed to pay $395,000 in back wages under a settlement of allegations that it...
 
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West

 

Alaska Governor Declares Disaster Following Flooding

Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster for the city of Buckland and Native Village of Buckland in northwest Alaska following flooding...
 

Severe Water Crisis on Oregon-California Border to Impact Agriculture

The water crisis along the California-Oregon border went from dire to catastrophic this week as federal regulators shut off irrigation...
 

Newfront Acquires Aviation Marine Insurance in California

Newfront Insurance has acquired Aviation Marine Insurance Services in Sausalito, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. AMIS is led...
 

Crews Make Progress Against Los Angeles Wildfire

Firefighters increased containment of a Los Angeles wildfire and officials identified the man suspected of starting the blaze that...
 
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International & Reinsurance

 

Ransomware Attacks Hit AXA's Asia Units, New Zealand Health Provider

BANGKOK (AP) - The Thai affiliate of Paris-based insurance company AXA said Tuesday it is investigating a ransomware attack by...
 

Construction Firm Grupo Carso Faces Probe After Collapse of Mexico City Railway Line

MEXICO CITY - Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's construction arm Grupo Carso faces scrutiny from accident investigators for the possible...
 

Indian Rescuers Continue Search and Rescue After Cyclone Tauktae; 51 Still Missing

AHMEDABAD/MUMBAI - Naval vessels and aircraft scoured the waters off India's west coast on Wednesday after the most powerful cyclone in...
 

Howden Acquires UK Specialist Broker Medical Professional Risk Solutions (MPRS)

Howden Broking announced it has acquired Medical Professional Risk Solutions (MPRS), a specialist insurance broker for the primary care...
 

March Storm in Eastern Canada Cost Insurers C$50 Million

A storm that moved across eastern Canada from March 26-29 brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing C$50 million (US$41.5 million) in...
 

People Moves: Howden's Rahmita Price to Ed Asia; 3 Price Forbes Hires; WTW's Pires to NFP; Tres to Carpenter; PwC's Eastman to Specialist Risk Group

This wrap-up of international People Moves details recent appointments at Ed Broking, Price Forbes, NFP, Guy Carpenter & Co., and...
 
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Research and Webinars

 
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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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Data-delivered results: How analytics can improve your agency

Data and analytics are transforming the insurance industry, and independent agencies have the perfect opportunity to transform...
 
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The Big Easy Button for Customer Experience in Insurance

Like most industries, insurance companies are accelerating their ability to improve their customer experience to meet new...
 
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Insurtech is rapidly changing how independent agents place commercial lines. Find out how.

Historically, it's been difficult for independent agents to profitably place commercial lines, but insurtech is quickly changing...
 
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Commercial auto loss results have worsened in recent years

Video and telematics technology can be a significant benefit to your clients. Understanding the true value of technology...
 
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Reader Comments

 

Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Nearly $5 Million in Ransom: Bloomberg

Posted: Thu May 13 -- Way to go Colonial! Now the crooks will be even more emboldened to keep doing this again and again. Do not EVER pay, ever! There are other... Mark
 

$2,300 Phone Call. $1,000 Cab Ride. Purdue Runs Up $400M Bankruptcy Tab.

Posted: Wed May 12 -- And they wonder why lawyers and consultants are so fondly referred to as "scumbags" and "bloodsuckers." This is nothing more than a... Mr. Integrity
 

Retired Black Players Fight NFL Brain Injury Payout Algorithm Based on Race

Posted: Tue May 18 -- I find this article illuminating on a topic that is near and dear to my heart--Disability insurance. However, the entire article puts me off... BusterScruggs
 

The Potential Liabilities for Cities, Insurers from Florida's New 'Anti-Riot' Law

Posted: Tue May 18 -- Florida's current governor is a complete dumb@ss who doesn't think through the consequences or full impact of anything he does. Throughout... Orlando Taz
 

Texas Passes Restrictive Abortion Bill That Expands Exposure to Lawsuits

Posted: Fri May 14 -- "The bill was denounced by hundreds of lawmakers and doctors — in letters circulated by opponents of the measure — who said its broad... John Dough
 
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