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Navigating Risk and Sustainability: Building an ESG Operating Model for Today’s Business Challenges

Risk & Insurance

To ensure strong governance practices, it's essential to comply with ESG regulations, uphold ethical business standards, and maintain transparent reporting. The post

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

GM Insurance launches in Georgia

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Coverage is now available in eight states.

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

RAND Study Eyes Impact of Legal System Abuse and Social Inflation

Carrier Management

RAND Study Eyes Impact of Legal System Abuse and Social Inflation A study from RAND found that rising litigation r...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

GM’s Cruise to Offer Robotaxis on Uber’s Platform Next Year

Carrier Management

GM’s Cruise to Offer Robotaxis on Uber’s Platform Next Year Cruise will offer its autonomous vehicles on ride-h...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

15 Questions for Oded Barak, Founder and CEO of Five Sigma

Risk & Insurance

Before founding Five Sigma, I witnessed firsthand the inefficiencies and archaic systems in the commercial insurance industry while working as a CFO for an energy company in the UK. Upon returning to Israel, I teamed up with deep tech experts to i...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Three Questions for Scott Sexton, the President of FIGUR8

Risk & Insurance

We must remember to approach challenges with empathy and compassion. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of events and forget the real impact on individuals and communities. The post

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Conflicting Dam Federal Policies May Lead to Pricier Flood Insurance, Higher Risk

Carrier Management

Conflicting Dam Federal Policies May Lead to Pricier Flood Insurance, Higher Risk Conflicting federal p...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Coney Island Roller Coaster Shut Down After Mid-Ride Malfunction

Insurance Journal

The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride last week. The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park was on its ascent on Thursday when ride operators …

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Insurtech Root, Goosehead Partner on Tech Integration for Independent Agents

Insurance Journal

Root, Inc., parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a technology integration partnership they said will speed up Goosehead agents’ ability to sell Root insurance...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Kansas Man Senteced for Securities Fraud

Insurance Journal

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that a Wichita man has been sentenced to prison for securities fraud. Jesse Wayne Harris, age 36, was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court on August 20 to 30 months in prison for three &#82...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Kansas Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud

Insurance Journal

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that a Wichita man has been sentenced to prison for securities fraud. Jesse Wayne Harris, age 36, was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court on August 20 to 30 months in prison for three &#82...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

SageSure and Markel Collaborate to Expand Capacity in Coastal States

Insurance Journal

Managing general underwriter SageSure announced it is collaborating with Markel to introduce new capacity to its expanded markets program, broadening underwriting eligibility in coastal states. SageSure Expanded Markets will distribute Markel’s...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Markets/Coverages: SageSure, Markel Collaborate to Expand Capacity in Coastal States

Insurance Journal

Managing general underwriter SageSure announced it is collaborating with Markel to introduce new capacity to its expanded markets program, broadening underwriting eligibility in coastal states. SageSure Expanded Markets will distribute Markel’s...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

First MainStreet Insurance Adds Three Agencies

Insurance Journal

First MainStreet Insurance announced the addition of three new agencies to its platform. Pederson Insurance located in Nevada, Iowa joined FMSI on July 1. The insurance agency offers auto, commercial, farm, financial, home and powersports products. J...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

How Can You Create a World-Class Producer Experience? It Starts with Tech, Transparency, and Trust

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Competition for top insurance talent is only getting fiercer. And, as the money-makers they are, producers will be able to name their demands when it comes to the way they work.

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

SageSure partners with Markel

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SageSure Expanded Markets will distribute Markel’s insurance products.

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Omio partners with Companjon

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Omio Flex is available to users located in EEA countries.

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Lyft and Payfare launch new features for the Lyft Direct debit card and banking app

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Features include new wellness perks by Avibra.

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Root integrates with Goosehead

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Root and Goosehead have been partners since 2021. 

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

CORE Holdings names Phillip Morris as CIXO

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Morris will oversee the integration of information management, technology, customer and brand experiences at CORE Group.

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Swiss Re reiterates financial targets amid challenging macroeconomic & geopolitical environment

Reinsurance News

Swiss Re has reiterated its 2024 financial targets, including Group net income of more than USD 3.6 billion, following the announcement of its H1 2024 results last week, which were strong despite reserve additions. The global reinsurer reported pr...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

What AI Can Do for Agents

Insurance Thought Leadership

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Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Childcare Provider to Pay $43K in Back Wages After Retaliation Against Texas Worker

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered the Southlake, Texas location of a national childcare provider to reinstate an employee and pay $43,295 in back wages and damages after the employer fired them for reporting concerns about unsanitary and unsaf...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Chicago Is About to Sizzle Under Hottest Days of the Summer

Insurance Journal

Chicago and the Midwest will swelter under the warmest days of summer as forecasters warn people to limit their outdoor activities. Temperatures in the Windy City are forecast to reach 96F (36C) on Monday and 98F on Tuesday, but with …

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

AT&T Paying to Resolve Investigation Into 911 Outage

Insurance Journal

AT&T has agreed to pay $950,000 after a Federal Communications Commission investigation found the company failed to deliver 911 calls to emergency call centers and did not notify officials during an August 2023 outage, the agency said on Monday....

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Life/Annuity reinsurers see growing competition amidst improving conditions, AM Best

Reinsurance News

While the combination of higher interest rates and more favourable mortality trends have led to improved conditions for life/annuity (L/A) reinsurers, it has also created more competition, with some backed by alternative investment managers or lar...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

The Murdaugh Drama in SC Continues: Store That Sold Beer Now Suing its Insurers

Insurance Journal

The saga of the Murdaugh family in South Carolina continues, now with a convenience store company suing its liability insurers for failing to defend it against a second lawsuit stemming from the sale of beer to an underage Paul Murdaugh …

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Chinese Hackers Breach US Internet Firms Via Startup, Researcher Says

Insurance Journal

The state-sponsored Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon is exploiting a bug in a California-based startup to hack American and Indian internet companies, according to security researchers. Volt Typhoon has breached four US firms, including...

Posted: Aug 27, 2024