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• Harahan City Council sets special meeting on insurance, engineers - NOLA.com

  27-04-2015 23:48
  
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  Harahan City Council sets special meeting on insurance, engineers
  NOLA.com
  The Harahan City Council and Mayor Tina Miceli is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (Apr. 28) at 6:00 p.m. to discuss two items: a health care plan for city workers and the city's engineering contract, which was signed on March 27. (Chris Granger, NOLA.com ...and more »
  
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• Classic Car Insurance May be More Affordable Than You Realize - Huffington Post

  27-04-2015 23:35
  
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  Classic Car Insurance May be More Affordable Than You Realize
  Huffington Post
  As somewhere around 76 million boomers reach their "sunset years" many are embracing the classic car as a great way to hang on to their youth and make a bold statement. The classic car market is large, with over 5 million vehicles on the road and over ...and more »
  
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• Workers comp insurer names senior vice president

  27-04-2015 23:23
  Workers compensation insurer Employers Holdings Inc. has promoted Lori A. Brown to senior vice president and deputy general counsel, the company said Monday.
  
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• Man sentenced for faking decedent's name in $960G insurance scam - SILive.com

  27-04-2015 23:21
  
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  Man sentenced for faking decedent's name in $960G insurance scam
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  stacker.jpg Michael Stacker was sentenced to 30 months to five years in prison for attempted insurance fraud. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- He didn't get the nearly $1 million he sought in insurance money, but he did get up to five years behind bars. Great ...
  
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• Generali division to focus on North American property/casualty

  27-04-2015 22:40
  Generali Global Corporate & Commercial has launched a New York-based U.S. division to serve the North American property/casualty insurance market, the Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. unit said Monday.
  
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• First Acceptance to Acquire Titan Non-Standard Automobile Insurance - Nasdaq

  27-04-2015 22:39
  First Acceptance to Acquire Titan Non-Standard Automobile Insurance
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  NASHVILLE, TN, April 27, 2015 -- First Acceptance Corporation (NYSE:FAC), d/b/a Acceptance Insurance, a leader in the non-standard automobile insurance industry, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets of Titan ...and more »
  
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• Minnesota is 13th-most expensive auto insurance state - St. Cloud Times

  27-04-2015 22:38
  
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  Minnesota is 13th-most expensive auto insurance state
  St. Cloud Times
  If you live in Stearns County, you pay about 6 percent less than the state average for car insurance. If you live in Mille Lacs County, you pay 4 percent more. Those are based on average of the area counties, according to a report Monday from bankrate ...and more »
  
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• XL bet at ‘high stakes table’ while avoiding roadkill, CEO says

  27-04-2015 22:24
  XL CEO Mike McGavick said he’s felt lately like he was sitting at a “high stakes table” as he made insurance deals.
  
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• Top reasons you should get renters insurance - USA TODAY

  27-04-2015 22:18
  
  Top reasons you should get renters insurance
  USA TODAY
  If you've recently asked yourself, 'Should I get renters insurance?' we've got an easy answer for you: Yes. Yes you should get renters insurance. Renters insurance is one of the cheapest yet most valuable insurance policies you can own. Loading… Post ...and more »
  
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• Bill to require Uber, Lyft insurance requirement stall in State House - WPTV.com

  27-04-2015 22:16
  
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  Bill to require Uber, Lyft insurance requirement stall in State House
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  THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 27, 2015.......... Proposals to create new insurance requirements for app-based transportation services like Uber and Lyft appear to be idling as the legislative session nears the end. The House and Senate have moved ...and more »
  
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• Nepal quake could cost more than $2B, but less than 1% is insured

  27-04-2015 21:58
  The earthquake that struck Nepal caused about $2 billion in economic losses, and only a fraction of the cost will be incurred by insurers.
  
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• Most employers unprepared for health care law reporting

  27-04-2015 21:56
  The vast majority of employers have not yet implemented a strategy to comply with new reporting requirements under the federal health care reform law that took effect earlier this year, according to a survey released Monday.
  
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• JLT Specialty names transaction advisory practice leader

  27-04-2015 21:47
  
  JLT Specialty Insurance Services Inc., a unit of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group P.L.C., has named John McNally to the newly created position of leader and senior vice president of its transaction advisory practice.
  
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• Volunteer injured in crash eligible for workers comp

  27-04-2015 21:38
  A search-and-rescue volunteer who was injured on his way to a meeting with local fire chiefs is eligible to receive workers compensation benefits, a Colorado appellate court has ruled.
  
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• Health insurance coverage among cancer patients varies greatly by ... - Science Daily

  27-04-2015 21:30
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  Health insurance coverage among cancer patients varies greatly by ...
  Science Daily
  Date: April 27, 2015; Source: Wiley; Summary: Among patients with cancer, rates of health insurance coverage vary by patient demographics and by cancer type, a new analysis has found. The researchers found that younger, non-white, unmarried patients ...
  New analysis finds that rates of health insurance coverage vary by ...News-Medical.netall 4 news articles »
  
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• What you're missing at RIMS 2015: Day One

  27-04-2015 21:29
  Scenes from the general session, opening keynote, and exhibit hall at RIMS 2015.
  
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• McRoof.us: Why is the mortgage company name on my insurance check!? - kfor.com

  27-04-2015 21:25
  
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  McRoof.us: Why is the mortgage company name on my insurance check!?
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  I just met your adjuster and now you have a claim summary and a mortgage check. But the mortgage company is listed as a payee on your check. What are we going to do now? We're going to go online or we're going to pick up the phone and we're going to ...and more »
  
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• Senate Republicans back health insurance subsidies — for a price

  27-04-2015 21:20
  More than half of Senate Republicans are co-sponsoring legislation that would temporarily extend premium subsidies to those obtaining health insurance in the federal exchange if the Supreme Court strikes down the subsidies under the health care reform...
  
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• Car insurance rates vary widely - Sun Sentinel

  27-04-2015 20:30
  
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  Car insurance rates vary widely
  Sun Sentinel
  Moving just a few miles away can save you hundreds of dollars a year on car insurance, according to an analysis by consumer website carinsurance.com. lRelated 10 easy ways to save more in 2015 · Shop-O-Matic · 10 easy ways to save more in 2015.
  See which Central Florida county is most expensive for car insuranceOrlando Sentinelall 3 news articles »
  
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• Insurers pay $66.8M in restitution in Q1 2015 to Pa. consumers

  27-04-2015 20:23
  PA Insurance Department helps consumers victimized by unscrupulous insurance producers.
  
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• FM Global plans $465 million in client premium credits

  27-04-2015 20:02
  
  FM Global plans to issue $465 million in premium credits to 1,900 of its property/casualty clients for policies renewing between June 30, 2015, and June 29, 2016, the mutual insurer said Monday.
  
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• Ringling Bros. to pay fine, boost safety after 'hair-hanging' accident

  27-04-2015 19:29
  
  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Monday that Palmetto, Florida-based Feld Entertainment Inc., owner of Ringling Bros.
  
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• Judson Announced as Massachusetts' New Insurance Commissioner - Insurance Journal

  27-04-2015 19:05
  
  Judson Announced as Massachusetts' New Insurance Commissioner
  Insurance Journal
  Massachusetts' Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) announced Monday that Daniel R. Judson has been appointed by Gov. Charlie Baker as the state's new insurance commissioner. The appointment is effective immediately, ...
  Beverly Man is the New Commissioner at the Divison of InsurancePatch.comall 2 news articles »
  
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• Judson Announced as Massachusetts’ New Insurance Commissioner

  27-04-2015 18:59
  
  Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED) announced Monday that Daniel R. Judson has been appointed as the state’s new insurance commissioner. Judson succeeds Joseph Murphy who stepped down from the post in December to join Coverys, a …
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• Geico to Add More Than 300 Associates in Long Island, N.Y., This Year

  27-04-2015 18:54
  
  Giant auto insurer Geico said Monday it is hiring more than 300 associates in 2015 to add to its office in Woodbury, located in Long Island, New York, as well as legal offices located throughout Long Island, New York. Geico …
  The article Geico to Add More Than 300 Associates in Long Island, N.Y., This Year appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Criminals get 44,828 free rides as drivers leave keys in cars

  27-04-2015 18:52
  U.S. car thefts with keys left inside jumped 14% from 2012 to 2014.
  
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• Escambia jail insurance claim stalled - Pensacola News Journal

  27-04-2015 18:27
  
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  Escambia jail insurance claim stalled
  Pensacola News Journal
  Escambia County officials said a portion of the county's insurance claim on the severely damaged Central Booking and Detention facility has been denied. The county's insurance provider will pay out a $25 million flood-damage claim in connection with ...
  Part of Escambia County Jail's insurance claim deniedgulflive.com
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• Colorado health insurance exchange boards taps Kevin Patterson as next CEO - The Denver Post

  27-04-2015 18:18
  
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  Colorado health insurance exchange boards taps Kevin Patterson as next CEO
  The Denver Post
  Kevin Patterson, the governor's chief administrative officer seen in a December 2014 file photo, has been named interim CEO of Connect for Health Colorado. (John Leyba, The Denver Post file). The state health insurance exchange's board Monday picked ...
  Governor's Aide Steps In To Head Colorado Insurance ExchangeCBS Local
  Colorado health-insurance exchange names another interim
  
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• Nepal Earthquake Losses Could Top $2 Billion; Sparce Insurance Coverage

  27-04-2015 18:16
  
  The earthquake that struck Nepal caused about $2 billion in economic losses in the country, and only a fraction of the cost will be incurred by insurers, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Damage in India could cost an additional $800 …
  The article Nepal Earthquake Losses Could Top $2 Billion; Sparce Insurance Coverage appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Nepal Earthquake Losses Could Top $2 Billion; Little Insurance Coverage

  27-04-2015 18:16
  
  The earthquake that struck Nepal caused about $2 billion in economic losses in the country, and only a fraction of the cost will be incurred by insurers, according to Kinetic Analysis Corp. Damage in India could cost an additional $800 …
  The article Nepal Earthquake Losses Could Top $2 Billion; Little Insurance Coverage appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• North Texas Hit with Tornadoes, Large Hail

  27-04-2015 18:16
  
  The National Weather Service said as many as 12 tornadoes and hail the size of softballs pounded portions of north Texas overnight. The storms turned violent beginning near Rising Star in Eastland County and proceeded eastward for about 100 miles. Representatives …
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• Endorsement targets health care infectious disease outbreak losses

  27-04-2015 18:15
  Hamilton, Bermuda-based Ironshore Inc.’s specialty health care insurer IronHealth endorsement on excess policies for emerging infectious disease business interruption coverage.
  
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• Seasonal Tornado Forecasts Being Developed by Oklahoma Researchers

  27-04-2015 18:11
  
  Weather researchers in Oklahoma are working on a method to develop seasonal tornado forecasts that could predict the likelihood of the severe storms weeks in advance. Harold Brooks, senior research scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Severe …
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• Makers of Sanitary Wipes Sued by Minnesota City over Clogged Pipes

  27-04-2015 18:10
  
  A Minnesota city is suing six makers of sanitary wipes, saying their “so-called flushable wipes” are clogging sewer systems. According to the Star Tribune, the lawsuit from the city of Wyoming says flushable wipes stay intact long enough to pass …
  The article Makers of Sanitary Wipes Sued by Minnesota City over Clogged Pipes appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Grove Named Sr. VP- Business Development at Safety National

  27-04-2015 18:08
  
  St. Louis, Mo.-based Safety National Casualty Corp. has appointed Tom Grove to the position of senior vice president – business development. In his new role, Grove is responsible for leading Safety National’s business development, broker relations and sales functions. Grove …
  The article Grove Named Sr. VP- Business Development at Safety National appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Change to Michigan Auto Insurance Bills Requires $100 Premium Cut

  27-04-2015 18:07
  
  The Republican-led House will consider legislation that would cut auto insurance premiums in Michigan by $100 annually for two years and no longer let health providers charge car insurers much more to treat injured motorists than health plans are billed. …
  The article Change to Michigan Auto Insurance Bills Requires $100 Premium Cut appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Ramsey Appointed to Oklahoma CompSource Board

  27-04-2015 18:06
  
  A former state representative and director of a statewide Oklahoma independent insurance agents group has been appointed to the board of director of the insurance company for the state’s workers’ compensation system. Gov. Mary Fallin has appointed Dan Ramsey to …
  The article Ramsey Appointed to Oklahoma CompSource Board appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Truckers strike four shipping companies at Southern California ports

  27-04-2015 18:05
  
  (Reuters) — Tractor-trailer drivers who haul freight from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach went on strike on Monday against four trucking companies, a Teamsters union official said, in a move that could revive labor tension at the...
  
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• Brand Damage, Financial Head Aon’s Survey of Top 10 Global Risks

  27-04-2015 18:05
  
  Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc, has unveiled the key risks as identified by its clients across the globe. Cyber risk made the list for the first time in the No. 9 spot, which the …
  The article Brand Damage, Financial Head Aon’s Survey of Top 10 Global Risks appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Insurer Files Suit against Follower of Imprisoned Arkansas Evangelist

  27-04-2015 18:04
  
  An insurance company is asking a Pulaski County judge to declare it has no responsibility to pay court judgements against the homeowners policy of a follower of imprisoned evangelist Tony Alamo. The judgements are based on allegations that 71-year-old Sanford …
  The article Insurer Files Suit against Follower of Imprisoned Arkansas Evangelist appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Dismantle of Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Fails in Senate

  27-04-2015 18:03
  
  Governance of Minnesota’s health insurance exchange could be in for a change, but MNsure won’t go away entirely. The Democratic-led Minnesota Senate defeated GOP attempts to dismantle MNsure. Several MNsure-related amendments to a budget bill debated failed on party-line votes. …
  The article Dismantle of Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Fails in Senate appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Fire at Southern California Business That Killed 3 Under Investigation

  27-04-2015 17:48
  
  Arson and homicide investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning fire over the weekend at a Southern California business where three people died. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials say fire crews responding to a call on …
  The article Fire at Southern California Business That Killed 3 Under Investigation appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Mass. Gov. Baker Calls for New State Regs on Ride-Hailing Companies

  27-04-2015 17:47
  
  Drivers for ride-hailing services such as Uber or Lyft would be required to undergo state criminal background checks, and the companies would be required to carry at least $1 million in liability insurance for each ride, under legislation filed on …
  The article Mass. Gov. Baker Calls for New State Regs on Ride-Hailing Companies appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Oil Train Safety Bill Passes Washington Legislature

  27-04-2015 17:45
  
  The Washington Legislature has passed a measure to improve the safety of oil transportation due to a sharp increase in the number of oil-carrying freight trains in the state. Lawmakers reached a compromise Friday afternoon to resolve differences between competing …
  The article Oil Train Safety Bill Passes Washington Legislature appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Idaho Family Injured in DUI Crash Sues Bar, Owners

  27-04-2015 17:43
  
  Three people who were injured when a drunken driver crashed his truck into a northern Idaho home have filed a lawsuit against the bar where the man drank before the accident. The Coeur d’Alene Press reported that the lawsuit on …
  The article Idaho Family Injured in DUI Crash Sues Bar, Owners appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Task Force Launching to Examine Superstorm Sandy Problems

  27-04-2015 17:41
  
  A task force will begin work this week with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s national flood insurance program to examine problems that arose after Superstorm Sandy and to develop recommendations to correct them. U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, …
  The article Task Force Launching to Examine Superstorm Sandy Problems appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Hub Names Jellen to Head its Entertainment Practice in California

  27-04-2015 17:39
  
  Hub International Ltd. has added Robert Jellen to Hub’s Los Angeles, Calif.-based entertainment practice. Hub also added Seth Cohen, vice president, and Dany Rodriguez, account executive, to round out Jellen’s Los Angeles-based entertainment team. Jellen has more than 40 years …
  The article Hub Names Jellen to Head its Entertainment Practice in California appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Hub Names Jellen Managing Director of Entertainment Practice in California

  27-04-2015 17:39
  
  Hub International Ltd. has named Robert Jellen as managing director of Hub’s Los Angeles, Calif.-based entertainment practice. Hub also added Seth Cohen, vice president, and Dany Rodriguez, account executive, to round out Jellen’s Los Angeles-based entertainment team. Jellen has more than 40 …
  The article Hub Names Jellen Managing Director of Entertainment Practice in California appeared first on Insurance Journal.
  
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• Will a change in law mean cheaper state car insurance? - Detroit Free Press

  27-04-2015 17:17
  
  Detroit Free Press
  Will a change in law mean cheaper state car insurance?
  Detroit Free Press
  Michigan drivers aren't just dodging potholes; they're also combating the nation's most expensive car insurance, according to the latest report. Michigan drivers pay 136% above, or more than double, the national average of $815 a year, according to a ...
  Top 5 most expensive states for car insuranceChristian Science Monitor
  Which state has the highest auto insurance rates?USA TODAY
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