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• No car insurance, no tabs - and other new laws in 2016 - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

  31-12-2015 19:35 via
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  No car insurance, no tabs - and other new laws in 2016
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  While most state laws go into effect soon after they are approved, lawmakers wait to enact some requirements until Jan. 1. With help from the Minnesota House public information office and other research, here's what to expect in the new year.
  Proof Of Insurance Now Required To Register A Vehicle In Minn.CBS Local
  Minnesota Insurance Law Changes Effective January FirstKVRR
  New 2016 MN laws involve proof
  

• Evacuation checklist for Midwest residents

  31-12-2015 18:38
  
  Don’t leave home without these items.
  
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• Insurance Journal’s Most Popular East Region Stories of 2015

  31-12-2015 18:30
  
  As the year 2015 comes to a close, here’s a look at InsuranceJournal.com’s most popular East region news stories of the year. Among the 1,100 stories posted in the East region this year, the following were 50 most popular stories …
  
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• Floods choking oil to wheat operations in U.S. Midwest

  31-12-2015 18:29
  
  The worst flooding across the U.S. Midwest in four years is disrupting everything from oil to agriculture, forcing pipelines, terminals and grain elevators to close and killing off thousands of pigs.
  
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• Oklahoma Medical Examiner Links 5 Deaths to Weekend Storm

  31-12-2015 18:19
  
  The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office says the deaths of five people in recent days are likely linked to a powerful weekend winter storm. Spokesman Eddie Johnson said that the dead include two women found outdoors in the Oklahoma City area, …
  
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• Connecticut Doctors Say ‘Concussion’ Film Could Mislead

  31-12-2015 18:17
  
  In the last few years, Erik Lanese, athletic trainer at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Connecticut, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of diagnosed concussions. The key word is “diagnosed.” Lanese, like many others who deal with …
  
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• Heffernan Insurance Brokers Promotes Maggard to VP in St. Louis

  31-12-2015 18:15
  
  Heffernan Insurance Brokers has promoted Tiffany Maggard  to vice president. She is based in St. Louis, Mo. Maggard first joined Heffernan’s St. Louis team in 2008 as a sales associate. She perfected her knowledge of coverages like auto, property, professional liability, workers’ …
  
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• 4.3 Magnitude Quake Knocks Out Power in Central Oklahoma

  31-12-2015 18:11
  
  A strong, 4.3-magnitude earthquake woke many people in the Oklahoma City area early on Dec. 29 and knocked out power to thousands of homes, the latest in a series of temblors that’s prompted state regulators to call for more restrictions …
  
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• Vikings ‘Photo Bomb’ Sign Suit Against Wells Fargo now in Federal Court

  31-12-2015 18:05
  
  The Minnesota Vikings’ “photo-bombing” lawsuit against Wells Fargo has been moved to federal court. Last week the team sued Wells Fargo in Hennepin County District Court, saying the bank is using illuminated rooftop signs on two buildings near the Vikings’ …
  
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• Court: Ohio Consumer Laws Don’t Apply to Insurance Estimates

  31-12-2015 18:02
  
  The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that laws protecting consumers from deceptive practices don’t apply to insurance company repair estimates. The court made that ruling on Dec. 29 in the case involving a Columbus insurer, voting 5-2 to overturn a …
  
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• Microsoft to warn e-mail users about government hack attacks

  31-12-2015 18:00
  
  Microsoft Corp. said it will tell users of its e-mail and cloud storage services when government-backed hackers may have targeted them.
  
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• Delaware Extends Driving Privileges to Undocumented Immigrants

  31-12-2015 17:54
  
  Dozens of people in Delaware have begun the process of obtaining a new state-issued card that will give driving privileges to those in the country illegally. The News Journal of Wilmington, Delaware, reports that applications became available on Sunday, six …
  
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• With Year About to End Quakes Shake Southern California, Washington

  31-12-2015 17:44
  
  A moderate earthquake shook an inland area of Southern California near San Bernardino on Tuesday night, giving a start to thousands across a heavily populated area with more than one person comparing it to a rumbling big rig. There were …
  
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• ‘Average’ Would Describe Wyoming Wildfire Season, Forester Says

  31-12-2015 17:39
  
  Wyoming firefighters put out a typical number of wildfires in 2015 despite a surge in blazes nationwide. The Casper Star-Tribune reported that Wyoming state forester Bill Crapser says the state’s weather helped. According to Crapser, Wyoming’s spring was wetter than …
  
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• Utah’s Texting While Driving Stops Rise Again in 2015

  31-12-2015 17:37
  
  More people were pulled over for texting, emailing or checking Facebook on their cellphones behind the wheel on Utah’s highways in a six-month snapshot of 2015, marking a second year of growth in stops since the law was tightened, according …
  
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• New Empire Group Launches Excess Liability Program for Real Estate Risks

  31-12-2015 17:36
  
  New Empire Group has launched a new excess liability program for real estate as part of their Prime Umbrella Program Portfolio. The program offers low minimum premiums and will provide limits of coverage from $5 million to $25 million. Higher limits …
  
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• Flood Threat Continues in Georgia as More Rain Moves into State

  31-12-2015 17:32
  
  More rain moved into Georgia on Wednesday as forecasters warned that another 1 to 2 inches was expected to fall across much of the area by week’s end, adding to the deluge that already saturated the state in recent days, …
  
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• Ohio Supreme Court: Consumer laws don’t apply to insurance repair estimates

  31-12-2015 17:30
  
  The applicable law from 1990 exempts dealings between insurers and customers.
  
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• Tarpey Insurance Group Acquires Wilson Insurance in Massachusetts

  31-12-2015 17:29
  
  Tarpey Insurance Group Inc., a family-owned and operated independent agency based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with four additional locations in the state, announced that it has acquired the assets of the Wilson Insurance Agency located in Melrose, Massachusetts. The terms of …
  
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• GHP Taps Locke as Sales Executive in Colorado

  31-12-2015 17:17
  
  Glatfelter Healthcare Practice has named Dudley Locke as sales executive. Locke will be based in Denver, Colo. And assume responsibility for GHP business west of the Mississippi River. This will allow John Lewis, the former Western region associate, to relocate …
  
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• 12 Insurance Talks to Hear Before the Ball Drops

  31-12-2015 16:46
  
  As a property/casualty insurance professional, you had a lot on your plate in 2015. You didn’t get to watch, listen to or read everything you wanted. From the 2015 Wells Media archives, here are some talks you may have missed. …
  
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• Hacking the connected world: (Downright scary) implications for insurers

  31-12-2015 16:00
  
  New risks and threats from connected devices definitely exist. But connected devices also provide great opportunities for the insurance industry to play to its strengths.
  
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• China Anti-Terrorism Law Raises Implementation Concerns: European Chamber

  31-12-2015 15:04
  
  The vague wording of China’s new counter-terrorism law raises concerns about how telecommunications carriers and network service providers will be expected to implement the regulations in practice, the European Chamber of Commerce in China said on Tuesday. The law, approved …
  
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• QBE Insurance Opens Kuala Lumpur Office to Boost Malaysia Business Prospects

  31-12-2015 14:51
  
  QBE Insurance Malaysia has opened a new office in the heart of Kuala Lumper city, expanding the company’s branch network in the country to a total of 15 locations, across eight states. QBE Insurance Malaysia, which is part of the …
  
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• ACE Offers Renewable Energy Environmental Protection Policy in U.K. & Ireland

  31-12-2015 14:31
  
  ACE Group has launched ACE Renewable Energy Environmental Protection, a dedicated environmental policy for companies in the renewable energy industry in the U.K. and Ireland. ACE Renewable Energy Environmental Protection covers the spectrum of environmental risks faced by renewable energy …
  
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• Coal Mine Deaths at Record Low of 11 in 2015

  31-12-2015 14:24
  
  Amid layoffs and idled operations, the U.S. coal industry is close to setting a record low for on-the-job deaths in coal mines. In late December, there were 11 deaths in coal mines nationwide for the year, putting the industry on …
  
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• Obamacare Enrollment Reaches 8.5 Million in 38 States Using Federal Exchange

  31-12-2015 14:20
  
  More than 8.5 million people have signed up for individual health plans through Obamacare’s government-run shopping market this year or had their coverage renewed, U.S. officials said Wednesday. The report tallies enrollees for 2016 coverage through Dec. 26 in 38 …
  
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• 7 tips to minimize drunk-driving risks on New Year's Eve

  31-12-2015 14:00
  
  This time of year is especially dangerous for drunk driving because of holiday celebrations and frequent parties. Here are some tips for drivers to avoid a DUI and keep roads safe this New Years' Eve.
  
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• These infographics tell the story of 2015 in insurance

  31-12-2015 13:15
  
  A look back on National Underwriter Property & Casualty's Chalkboard feature.
  
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• Here are our top 5 insurance stories of 2015

  31-12-2015 13:00
  
  A look back at our favorite stories that appeared in National Underwriter Property & Casualty this year.
  
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• Fierce North Sea Storm Forces Oil Rig Evacuations; Worker Killed

  31-12-2015 12:27
  
  A fierce storm in the North Sea forced oil firms to evacuate rigs and shut down production on Thursday, with drilling installations under threat from a drifting barge that strong winds had ripped from its anchor. BP said it was …
  
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• How to Turn New Year’s Resolutions Into Habits

  31-12-2015 11:00
  
  New Year’s resolutions are fun to make. They are also easy to break. Josh Klapow, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says the key to setting resolutions that stick is to turn those resolutions into …
  
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• Insurance Safety Group Cites 63 Vehicles as Top Safety Picks

  31-12-2015 10:00
  
  Nearly 50 vehicles meet tougher criteria for 2016 to take home the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ (Plus) award, earning good ratings in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations and an advanced or higher rating for front crash …
  
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• Tennessee Announces $2.8M in Restitution Paid to Policyholders in 2015

  31-12-2015 06:36
  
  The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Insurance Services Division announced that more than $2.8 million was repaid in 2015 as a result of the department’s restitution efforts on behalf of Tennessee consumers. “The Department is an advocate …
  
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• Lawsuits Filed Against South Carolina Homeowner Who Killed Intruder

  31-12-2015 06:25
  
  Two lawsuits have been filed by the mother of a man who was fatally shot by an Anderson, South Carolina, homeowner who said someone was trying to break into his house. The Anderson Independent-Mail reports Jo Pickens, mother of Leandus …
  
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• Tennessee Issues Weekend Flood Warning for Mississippi River

  31-12-2015 06:18
  
  Authorities issued a flood warning Dec. 29 for the Mississippi River in Memphis due to heavy rain in the central United States. Emergency preparedness officials in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, said Tuesday that the flood warning begins on Saturday. …
  
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• Top 10 Southeast Stories of 2015

  31-12-2015 05:59
  
  Ridesharing, drones and medical marijuana garnered a lot of attention from the insurance industry in 2015, and readers in the Southeast were no exception. Among the most popular stories in the Southeast included Florida’s attempts at regulating ridesharing, medical marijuana …
  
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• Nationwide Private Client, Burns & Wilcox Donate $50K to Detroit Charities

  31-12-2015 05:01
  
  Property/casualty insurance organizations Nationwide Private Client and Burns & Wilcox together have donated nearly $50,000 to Detroit-area charitable organizations. Living Arts and City Year Detroit each received a $24,684 Partners in Giving donation to help fund youth arts programs and …
  
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• Will insurance cover a 'warm up' car theft? Not necessarily - KOAT Albuquerque

  31-12-2015 04:57 via
  KOAT Albuquerque
  Will insurance cover a 'warm up' car theft? Not necessarily
  KOAT Albuquerque
  CRIME COULD COST YOU MORE THAN JUST YOUR CAR. OUTSIDE IT IS 36 DEGREES. AND WHEN IT'S THIS COLD A LOT OF PEOPLE TURN OF THE CARS TO WARM THEM UP AND THEN GET OUT. BUT IF A THIEF HOPS IN AND WE LEARNED ...and more »
  

• ‘Couldn’t Stand the Weather’ Sums Up South Central News in 2015

  31-12-2015 04:38
  
  If you scan the song/album list of the late, great Texas blues guitar powerhouse, Stevie Ray Vaughan, you’ll get an inkling of what the major stories from Insurance Journal’s South Central region in 2015 were about: the weather and its aftereffects. Titles from Stevie …
  
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• Hoverboard Catches Fire at Houston-Area Mall

  31-12-2015 03:23
  
  Smoke briefly filled part of a large Houston-area shopping mall after a hoverboard caught fire. Police in the northeast Houston suburb of Humble say security staff at the Deerbrook Mall used a fire extinguisher to put out the small blaze …
  
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