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29/08/2024

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has secured over $600,000 in restitution and civil penalties from R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes for exploiting grieving consumers, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities.

29/08/2024

A new study predicts that climate change will lead to larger hailstones by mid-to-late century, resulting in increased damage risks to aircraft, vehicles, and buildings due to stronger thunderstorm updrafts.

29/08/2024

Tennessee's definition of "injury" for workers' compensation, requiring proof that employment contributed more than 50% to the injury, has been upheld as constitutional by the state's Supreme Court, despite a worker's challenge.

Tennessee’s definition of "injury" for workers’ compensation, requiring proof that employment contributed more than 50% to the injury, has been upheld as constitutional by the state’s Supreme Court, despite a worker’s challenge.

29/08/2024

Adjusters share bizarre and unsettling stories from the field, ranging from surreal encounters to harrowing situations that shed light on the unpredictable nature of their work.

29/08/2024

Many farmers may face revenue-based crop insurance claims this fall due to falling commodity prices, emphasizing the importance of proactive communication with insurance agents to meet crucial deadlines.

29/08/2024

General aviation insurance claims reveal surprising trends in accident types that drive up costs, including gear-up landings, prop strikes, and loss of control on the ground, all of which contribute to rising insurance rates.

29/08/2024

The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ruling that a mailed cancellation notice met state requirements, effectively voiding a homeowner's insurance policy weeks before a fire destroyed the property.

The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ruling that a mailed cancellation notice met state requirements, effectively voiding a homeowner’s insurance policy weeks before a fire destroyed the property.

29/08/2024

Understanding restoration best practices is essential for insurance professionals to minimize losses, protect policyholders' belongings, and make informed decisions when engaging recovery experts after incidents like floods, fires, or natural disasters.

Understanding restoration best practices is essential for insurance professionals to minimize losses, protect policyholders’ belongings, and make informed decisions when engaging recovery experts after incidents like floods, fires, or natural disasters.

28/08/2024

Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles with robust risk management strategies is key to fostering sustainable business practices, improving compliance, and enhancing long-term resilience in a volatile market.

28/08/2024

Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.

28/08/2024

The iconic 97-year-old Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY, has been closed indefinitely after a mid-ride halt caused by a damaged chain sprocket. No injuries were reported.

27/08/2024

Conflicting federal policies hinder communities from accessing vital dam failure data, potentially raising flood insurance costs and leaving residents unaware of flood risks.

27/08/2024

A recent analysis by Colorado's largest workers' comp insurer highlights a 52% rise in workplace injuries when temperatures exceed 90°F, emphasizing the importance of heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.

A recent analysis by Colorado’s largest workers’ comp insurer highlights a 52% rise in workplace injuries when temperatures exceed 90°F, emphasizing the importance of heat safety measures for indoor and outdoor workers.

27/08/2024

Fanatics has amended its lawsuit against Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., now accusing both him and his father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., of fraudulently inducing the company into an agreement that Harrison Jr. allegedly never intended to honor.

27/08/2024

The insurance industry is ripe with innovation, but the overuse of vague buzzwords like "transformation" and "disruption" dilutes meaningful progress. A call for precise and straightforward communication can better serve clients, investors, and the industry itself.

26/08/2024

AI is transforming agricultural insurance by enhancing risk management, improving claims processing, and optimizing resource use, benefiting both insurers and growers in an increasingly volatile climate.

26/08/2024

A DeepSky Research report predicts a 300% rise in extreme hurricane rainfall frequency and a 33% increase in severity, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness as hurricane impacts are expected to worsen rapidly.

26/08/2024

As vessels grow in size and complexity, the global marine insurance market faces heightened risks, leading to increased volatility and the need for long-term strategies to manage major losses.

21/08/2024

Nationwide's 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.

Nationwide’s 16th annual Hambone Award highlights bizarre pet incidents like a puzzle-eating pup and a toenail-tangled parrot, with voting open through August 22, 2024, to determine the most unusual pet insurance claim.

21/08/2024

Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan's role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan’s role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

21/08/2024

After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer's Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.

After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer’s Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.

21/08/2024

As vertical integration rises in healthcare, workers' compensation professionals must navigate increased medical management costs and explore data-driven strategies to ensure favorable claim outcomes.

As vertical integration rises in healthcare, workers’ compensation professionals must navigate increased medical management costs and explore data-driven strategies to ensure favorable claim outcomes.

21/08/2024

Leaders must adapt to the growing presence of Gen Z in the workforce by recognizing their unique values, such as work-life balance, career growth, and diversity, to attract and retain top talent.

21/08/2024

The growing use of AI, while beneficial, increases the risk of cyber event aggregation through expanded attack surfaces, data exposure, and software supply chain vulnerabilities, according to Guy Carpenter.

21/08/2024

Car insurance premiums have soared by an average of 26% in 2024, driven by inflation, costly car repairs, and rising accident rates. States like New Jersey and Missouri saw the highest hikes, with more increases expected.

21/08/2024

The unexpected flash flooding in Connecticut resulted from a weather phenomenon known as training, where storm cells repeatedly formed over the same area.

20/08/2024

Cyber insurance claims in the UK have dropped significantly between 2022 and 2024, as more businesses focus on their own recovery strategies, avoiding ransomware payments and boosting resilience.

19/08/2024

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19/08/2024

A Clearwater cybersecurity firm unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker who used a stolen American identity and collaborated with a U.S.-based laptop farm to infiltrate the company, highlighting the risks associated with remote hiring practices.

19/08/2024

In a Pennsylvania case, the court ruled that a county couldn't offset pension payments against workers' compensation benefits for a retiree who was injured after returning to work part-time, citing the "absurdity doctrine."

In a Pennsylvania case, the court ruled that a county couldn’t offset pension payments against workers’ compensation benefits for a retiree who was injured after returning to work part-time, citing the "absurdity doctrine."