Insurance Roundup, November 30, 2018

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News – Insurance Journal Insurance Journal delivers the latest business news for the Property/Casualty insurance industry

• AXIS Consolidates 4 Businesses Into Single Global Cyber and Technology Unit

  on 2018-11-30 at 14:12AXIS Insurance said it is merging its U.S. Cyber, Technology, Media and Miscellaneous Professional Liability businesses into one major division to better address “borderless risks.” Dan Trueman has been appointed as global head of the division, dubbed the Global Cyber […]

• British, Dutch Regulators Fine Uber for 2016 Cyber Attack

  on 2018-11-30 at 09:30British and Dutch regulators on Tuesday [Nov. 27] fined ride-hailing service Uber for failing to protect customers’ personal information during a 2016 cyber attack involving millions of users. Names, mobile phone numbers and email addresses were compromised in the breach, […]

• UK’s EU Draft Divorce Deal Preferable to No-Deal Brexit, Says FCA

  by Huw Jones on 2018-11-30 at 09:06Britain’s draft divorce settlement with the European Union is preferable to a no-deal Brexit even though this would leave it without a say over EU financial rules, its finance industry watchdog said on Thursday. The Financial Conduct Authority’s report was […]

• Justice Department Vows to Pursue Individual Executives in Corporate Crime Cases

  by Tom Schoenberg on 2018-11-30 at 06:00The U.S. Justice Department will make executive accountability a part of every investigation of corporate wrongdoing, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said. “Under our revised policy, pursuing individuals responsible for wrongdoing will be a top priority in every corporate investigation,” […]

• Democrats’ Climate Change Concern Ebbs When Congress Faces Flood Insurance

  by Christopher Flavelle and David Schultz on 2018-11-30 at 06:00A Congressional stalemate over flood insurance highlights the difficulty of enacting the type of reforms urged last week in a U.S. government report on climate change — even for Democrats, who embraced the report’s findings. The heavily indebted National Flood […]

• Judges Weigh Consolidating Firefighting Foam, Other Water Chemical Lawsuits

  by Tiffany Kary on 2018-11-30 at 06:00Creating a massive lawsuit over cancer-linked chemicals found in around a third of Americans’ drinking water got a skeptical reception in federal court Thursday. A panel of seven judges in Manhattan repeatedly asked whether cases across the U.S. should be […]

• Democrats, Republicans Tentatively Agree on Farm Bill with Crop Insurance, Food Stamps

  by Daniel Flatley, Erik Wasson and Teaganne Finn on 2018-11-30 at 06:00Democrats and Republicans said they reached a tentative deal on farm legislation after jettisoning controversial work requirements for food stamp recipients demanded by President Donald Trump and conservatives in the House. Lawmakers said Thursday they expect both chambers to take […]

News – Claims Journal Insurance news and resources for the claims industry

• Evidence Issue for Woman Suing Over North Dakota Protest Injury

  by BLAKE NICHOLSON on 2018-11-30 at 10:41A New York City woman who suffered a severe arm injury while protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota two years ago is suing law enforcement even though she does not yet have evidence that might help her […]

• Breast Implants Highlight Medical Device Safety Tracking Issues

  by MEGHAN HOYER on 2018-11-30 at 10:35To all the world, it looked like breast implants were safe. From 2008 to 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration publicly reported 200 or so complaints annually – a tiny fraction of the hundreds of thousands of implant surgeries […]

• Report: Pennsylvania Fire, Rescue Services Face Crisis

  by MARK SCOLFORO on 2018-11-30 at 10:09A report released Wednesday warns that Pennsylvania’s fire and rescue services face a crisis, saying the number of volunteers continues to fall amid funding needs and training challenges. The 95-page legislative study said there were about 300,000 volunteer firefighters in […]

• New Puerto Rico Laws Govern Insurance Claims Handling Post-Maria

  by DANICA COTO on 2018-11-30 at 09:31The governor of Puerto Rico overhauled the U.S. territory’s insurance laws on Tuesday to help protect policyholders as thousands of claims remain unresolved more than a year after Hurricane Maria. Gov. Ricardo Rossello signed six laws into effect as he […]

• Mass. Appeals Court Rules Medical Device Maker Illegally Fired Employee

  by Elizabeth Blosfield on 2018-11-30 at 09:21A Massachusetts Appeals Court has ruled that Dielectrics, a Massachusetts-based medical device manufacturer, illegally fired Ileana Bermudez after she collected workers’ compensation benefits and filed a lawsuit against the company. The case, Ileana Bermudez vs. Dielectrics, Inc., came about after […]

• Report: Faulty Lion Air Sensor Not Repaired Before Crash

  by Harry Suhartono, Alan Levin and Julie Johnsson on 2018-11-30 at 09:09A malfunctioning sensor at the center of the investigation into the Oct. 29 crash of a Lion Air jetliner into the Java Sea wasn’t repaired before the fatal flight even though it had failed on the plane’s previous trip, according […]

• PG&E Didn’t Cut Power Before Fatal California Wildfire

  by David R. Baker and Mark Chediak on 2018-11-29 at 09:55In the days before California’s deadliest wildfire erupted near a PG&E Corp. power line during a windstorm, the company kept a close eye on the weather, warned customers it might shut off electricity in the area, and finally decided conditions […]

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog THE POLICYHOLDER’S ADVOCATE®

• Period of Restoration – Valuing Business Interruption Claims, Part I

  by Iris Kuhn on 2018-11-30 at 05:15Business interruption coverage is very valuable to many policyholders in the wake of Hurricane Michael. Florida business owners may seek coverage under their commercial insurance policies for business interruption, which indemnifies them for lost earnings and expenses if their businesses are partially or totally interrupted as a result of Hurricane Michael. Business interruption coverage […]

• Wildfire Considered One Occurrence Despite Damaging Numerous Properties

  by Christina Phillips on 2018-11-29 at 05:15A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin1 might predict how other courts would analyze coverage under commercial general liability insurance policies for wildfires. In May 2013, a fire broke out on forest land owned by Lyme St. Croix Forest Company. The fire burned nearly 7,500 acres over the course of three days and…… Continue Reading […]

• Bad Faith May Arise Out Of Wrongful Misrepresentation in Application Denial

  by Chip Merlin on 2018-11-28 at 05:16Suspicion runs rampant with some insurance companies when it comes to alleged arson. Even if they cannot prove the policyholder had anything to do with a fire, some adjusters cannot help to look for other ways to deny an insurance claim. In Hayes vs. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company,1 an insurer was held liable…… Continue Reading […]

• What’s Next? Stop-Gap Flood Insurance Extension Set To Expire On November 30, 2018

  by Verne Pedro on 2018-11-27 at 05:15On November 30, 2018, the legislative authority that allows the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to operate, will expire. The NFIP was originally set to expire on September 30, 2017. Since then NFIP has continued under a series of short-term extensions ever since; the current extension was authorized in July 2018. With the deadline fast…… Continue Reading […]

• What Every Policyholder Has To Know About Their Hurricane Michael Loss

  by Nicole Vinson on 2018-11-26 at 05:15In the wake of Hurricane Michael, some policyholders are starting to see a response from their insurance companies for their home and business losses. The extent and the magnitude of the damages that Hurricane Michael caused has been captured by some media outlets but down played by others. Many of those dealing directly with the…… Continue Reading […]

Recent Posts on (eDaily)

• Australia: Property insurance pricing penalises loyal customers

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17The NSW Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor, Professor Allan Fels, has revealed that consumers who renew a home and contents insurance policy with their existing insurer are paying more than new policyholders. […]

• China: Non-auto insurance sector – Growth or risk engine?

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17The P&C sector has turned to the non-auto insurance sector this year, following the downturn in the auto insurance sector. In particular, the agriculture and liability insurance segments have boomed this year. However, the expansion and diversification into these new lines of businesses is not without risk, says S&P Global Ratings. […]

• Indonesia: Takaful growth is forecast to be robust in 2019

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17The Islamic insurance industry in Indonesia is expected to expand next year at a double-digit growth rate. This will be due to the increase in the number of new players and a requirement to acquire umrah and hajj travel insurance. […]

• India: Life insurance to be cheaper while health insurance becomes more expensive

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17Buying life insurance is likely to get more affordable, while health insurance could get dearer. Improved life expectancy among the insured population will keep the cost of life cover down, but the cost of health covers is expected to move up because of various court directives asking insurers to cut out exclusions. […]

• South Korea: KB Insurance jumps on Vietnamese wagon

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17KB Insurance is the latest South Korean insurer to plan to invest in Vietnam. It will buy a stake in Vietnam’s third biggest non-life insurance company so as to carve out a niche for itself in the Southeast Asian country’s growing insurance market. […]

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• Takaful: London body issues Islamic insurance guidelines to help underwriters

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) has launched a set of guiding principles covering Shariah-compliant insurance, or takaful, seeking to address capacity constraints in the sector, reports Reuters. […]

• UAE: Marsh receives Abu Dhabi’s 1st captive insurance management licence

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17Global insurance broker Marsh has been awarded the first licence to provide captive insurance management services in Abu Dhabi. […]

• Marine: International Group of P&I Clubs warns about insurance cover for Iran-related shipping

  on 2018-11-30 at 22:17The International Group (IG) of P&I Clubs has warned Club members that there is the potential for there to be significant reinsurance shortfalls, in circumstances where a Club covers a claim with an Iranian nexus, following the re-imposition by the US of sanctions on Iran. […]

Global Risk Insights Political Risk for the 21st century

• India’s Bid for the Nuclear Suppliers Group

  by Malvika Singh on 2018-11-29 at 21:54Becoming a member of the exclusive Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) would be a major coup Modi as his government heads into general elections in 2019. While most of  48 members have endorsed the Indian bid, China continues to veto India’s ability to join the Group by stating it is not an Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory. The post India’s Bid for the Nuclear Suppliers Group […]

• A true European army is coming

  by Louis Cox-Brusseau on 2018-11-27 at 23:48French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for the creation of a ‘true European army’ was echoed in dramatic fashion by German chancellor Angela Merkel in mid-November and has brought the debate over a shared European military back into the public eye. This may mark a watershed moment in European politics. The post A true European army is coming appeared first on Global Risk […]

• What to expect from López Obrador’s public consultations

  by Tyler Mattiace on 2018-11-27 at 10:09Leftist Mexican President Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who takes office in December, recently held a controversial public consultation to cancel Mexico City’s new multibillion-dollar airport. He is organizing another one over the building of a high-speed railway on the Yucatán Peninsula. Opponents accuse him of using consultations to bypass existing rules and […]

Canadian Underwriter Insurance and Risk News and Analysis. #1 in Canada

• How important is non-insurance talent for MGAs?

  by Jason Contant on 2018-11-29 at 21:11Looking outside the insurance industry appears to be a tried-and-true approach to recruiting talent, executives of managing general agents said Tuesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca’s MGA Technology Symposium in Toronto. “We’ve had success actually looking for people with skills, rather than… The post How important is non-insurance talent for MGAs? appeared first on Canadian […]

• Will the entire insurance industry soon move to APIs?

  by Jason Contant on 2018-11-29 at 21:08Canada’s P&C industry will eventually move to using API (application programming interface) in its entirety, predicts the CEO of a technology company that helps brokers automate their workflows. “I think you’re literally looking at the monolithic system; there’s going to… The post Will the entire insurance industry soon move to APIs? appeared first on Canadian […]

• B.C. brokerage fined $20,000 for flouting rules for entry-level brokers

  by David Gambrill on 2018-11-29 at 19:52Park Georgia Insurance Agencies, a full-service brokerage in B.C., has been fined $20,000 for allowing 36 of its Level 1 general insurance agents to sell insurance outside of the brokerage on a full-commission basis and without supervision, contrary to the… The post B.C. brokerage fined $20,000 for flouting rules for entry-level brokers appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Auto insurers’ bitter costs dispute draws rebuke from judge

  by David Gambrill on 2018-11-29 at 19:48A bitter cost dispute between two auto insurers over an abandoned court action has led to a rebuke from a judge, who ordered Wawanesa to pay Dominion its legal fees. In doing so, Ontario Superior Court Justice Darla A. Wilson… The post Auto insurers’ bitter costs dispute draws rebuke from judge appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Two charged in 2016 ransomware attack that hit University of Calgary

  by Jason Contant on 2018-11-29 at 19:30CALGARY – The FBI says it has charged two men in Iran as part of an investigation into cyberattacks that targeted the University of Calgary and computer networks in the United States. The university paid a ransom of $20,000 after… The post Two charged in 2016 ransomware attack that hit University of Calgary appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

insuranceNEWS.com.au General insurance and financial services news from Australia and around the world

• Wasted millions: Report slams NSW’s levy backflip

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-30 at 05:30The NSW Government’s last-minute cancellation of reforms to the Emergency Services Levy has been slammed in a parliamentary report released today… […]

• Sydney storm claims climbing, but Queensland firefighters keep losses low

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-30 at 05:27Insurance losses from the torrential rainfall that hit Sydney this week have risen to $13.5 million… […]

• WA parliamentarians want ACCC probe into insurers

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-30 at 05:23A WA parliamentary committee wants the ACCC to look into possible anti-competitive conduct by insurers in the smash repair industry… […]

• QBE creates new role as revamp gathers pace

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-29 at 05:40QBE has announced more changes as part of a recent restructure that resulted in dozens of managerial roles being made redundant… […]

• As Queensland burns, forecasts point to a high-risk summer

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-29 at 03:56Weather experts say the risk of above-normal bushfires persists in large areas of southern Australia as more than 100 fires continue to burn across Queensland… […]

InsureZero Blog All you need to know about Insurance

• 5 Ways Modern Print Technology Can Help Your Business

  by David Webb on 2018-11-29 at 16:54In an increasingly digital world, printers are still some of the most important amenities in a workplace. No matter how much you try to move to a paperless business model, printing still has a vital role to play in all of your business processes. Here are five ways modern print technology can help your business. 5 Ways Modern Print Technology Can Help Your Business Author: David WebbInsureZero […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, November 30, 2018

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• 3 Worst Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  on 2018-11-30 at 14:16… good news: Auto and homeowners insurance policies, previously paper stuffed in … for the paperwork for your car. And not all of your … retirement accounts, annuity contracts and insurance policies. Screwing this up is […]

• Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published.

  on 2018-11-30 at 14:15With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits. […]

• News Briefs for Nov. 30

  on 2018-11-30 at 14:08… guests pay a $20 per car fee, which goes to charity … . The settlement requires Atrium notify insurance providers within 15 business days […]

• Urgent cost cutting needed to keep family with net worth of only $139,791 afloat as …

  on 2018-11-30 at 14:01… before he turns 71, life insurance would provide funds nearly sufficient … $250 for car repairs and gas and $370 monthly insurance for two … $250 of monthly car loan costs, $185 of insurance costs and another … tied to Harry’s life insurance policies. If he dies […]

• She’s thinking of therapy — but how can she find a cheap therapist?

  on 2018-11-30 at 12:24… have availability and take my insurance, but I’m hoping … a continuing-education course in car repair or assist in an […]

• Do you want to save more and work less?

  on 2018-11-30 at 12:17… pot, aka the UK National Insurance Fund (NIF), runs dry. To … number of workers making National Insurance Contributions is falling as the … . It could be buying a car, a bike, clothes, anything. It […]

• A fender bender, an argument, then gunfire: Police arrest one in killing of Md. man

  on 2018-11-30 at 12:01… their apartment complex for his car. She went to hospitals and … he didn’t have his insurance information on him and instructed … see him or a suspicious car like his please contact 911 […]

• Police investigate ‘fake’ London paramedic ‘who treated more than 100 patients’

  on 2018-11-30 at 11:51… , some alone in a fast car, but mostly in an ambulance … of license, and driving without insurance,” the Met said in a […]

• The smartest student accommodation money can buy in Wales

  on 2018-11-30 at 11:37… into the buildings, secured car parking and bike shelter, … as well as free contents insurance. The self catered single … and electricity and contents insurance. Read More Bangor University … -suite bathrooms.Personal belongings insurance is included in the […]

• How an Indiana man’s 2012 Land Rover might change constitutional law

  on 2018-11-30 at 11:16… $75,000 from a life insurance policy when his father died … and a town takes your car, I think you would conclude […]

• Cycling tests will not cut car premiums, insurers say

  on 2018-11-30 at 08:03But the Association of British Insurers (ABI) trade body said the idea would not lead to a meaningful fall in car insurance prices. An ABI spokesman … […]

• Letter: Democrats controlling Congress good change

  on 2018-11-30 at 06:56The state requires you to have car insurance even if you have not had an accident. The funny thing about Obamacare is how public opinion changed. […]

• Chartwell Insurance car insurance review

  on 2018-11-30 at 06:52Chartwell Insurance offers specialist car insurance for disabled drivers. Our review tells you the key features. […]

• Telford named as 10th worst place for drink and drug driving

  on 2018-11-30 at 06:00The analysis, which looked at more than six million car insurance quotes between November 1, 2017 and October 31, 2018, shows that male … […]

• Porsche Insurance

  on 2018-11-30 at 02:26Get car insurance for your Porsche with esure. We provide a 24/7 accident helpline and our insurance is rated 5 stars by Defaqto, get a quote online … […]

• Mazda Insurance

  on 2018-11-30 at 02:26Get car insurance for your Mazda with esure. We provide a 24/7 accident helpline and our insurance is rated 5 stars by Defaqto, get a quote online … […]

• How you can beat the taxman with these 3 stocks

  on 2018-11-30 at 02:03Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG) is the Warren Buffett backed insurance business behind popular car insurance brands such as NRMA, CGU … […]

• Strictly Business: Sonoma Valley business news, Nov. 30

  on 2018-11-30 at 01:52… much wider range of car insurance payments. Body Best continues to be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on weekends. […]

• Insurance startup Bright Health raises $200M at ~$950M valuation

  on 2018-11-30 at 00:33And Root Insurance, an app-based car insurance company founded in 2015, itself raised a $100 million Series D led by Tiger Global Management in … […]

• PREP YO’SELF | How To Be Ready For Random Storms In Townsville

  on 2018-11-29 at 23:37Ensure your home, contents and car insurance is current and covers your assets adequately—check your policy includes debris clean up and disposal … […]

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Health Insurance Roundup, November 30, 2018

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Health Insurance: Product Area Get the latest Product Area stories directly to your reader as they are released.

• Health and wellbeing a top priority for employers

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-30 at 10:58But extra investment could be undermined by a lack of spending analysis […]

• ‘Body blindness’ putting Brits’ health at risk

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-30 at 10:57A third ignore symptoms they don’t think are serious […]

• F&TRC reveals 2018 protection ratings

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-30 at 10:56Ratings follow a year of major product enhancements […]

• Baby boomers ‘overlooked in the workplace’

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-30 at 10:55Intermediary recommends tailoring benefits to older people’s needs […]

• Employee engagement biggest challenge for HR in 2019

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-30 at 10:54Absence management and wellbeing also top the list […]

Insurance – Kaiser Health News

• Short On Federal Funding, Obamacare Enrollment Navigators Switch Tactics

  by Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-30 at 10:00Enrollment is lagging this year as the Trump administration spends just $10 million on navigators to help individuals enroll in coverage, down from $63 million in 2016. […]

• Is Trump Pushing Health Insurance Innovation Or An ACA Rollback?

  by Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-29 at 23:21The Trump administration offered states specific examples of how they could change the way they implement the Affordable Care Act. Critics say it could drive up premiums for many. […]

• Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Reading The Tea Leaves In Blue Wave’s Wake

  on 2018-11-29 at 20:48In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Alice Ollstein of Politico and Anna Edney of Bloomberg News discuss the impact of House Democratic leadership elections and their impact on health policy; as well as efforts by the Trump administration to address high drug prices and ensure the safety of […]

• Watch: Why Infusion Drugs Come With Sticker Shock

  on 2018-11-29 at 10:00The story of an Ohio mom who faced an outrageous bill for a new medicine for multiple sclerosis is the latest installment in the “Bill of the Month” series, an ongoing crowdsourced investigation by KHN and NPR. […]

• Under Trump, Number Of Uninsured Kids Rose For First Time This Decade

  by Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-29 at 05:05About 276,000 more children are among the uninsured, a new report finds. Though the uptick is statistically small, it is striking because uninsured rates usually decrease during periods of economic growth. […]

Health Insurance News

• NMA lauds Kogi Govt. for payment of salary arrears

  on 2018-11-30 at 13:57… increments, promotion, new minimum wage, Health Insurance Scheme, tax rebate, among others […]

• Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published.

  on 2018-11-30 at 13:57With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits. […]

• Nhan Dan Online forum discusses new changes in health insurance policy

  on 2018-11-30 at 13:46… under the Law on Health Insurance, and featuring multiple new … new changes in the health insurance policy have attracted great … the implementation of grassroots health insurance, the expansion on the … in the benefits for health insurance card holders in medical […]

• Republicans should study Colorado’s change in tint

  on 2018-11-30 at 13:43… Americans who have employer-provided health insurance, most of whom like it […]

• New York Today: N.Y. Today: The City Has Few Statues of Women. Here Comes Shirley Chisholm.

  on 2018-11-30 at 13:37… New York State as the health insurance provider for all residents. [Politico […]

healthinsurance.org Health Insurance Resource Center

• Colorado health insurance

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-29 at 21:01A guide to individual health insurance in Colorado, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

• California and the ACA’s Medicaid expansion

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-29 at 16:35Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, covers more people than any other Medicaid program. Total enrollment has grown by 57% since 2013, and undocumented immigrant children are now eligible for Medi-Cal if they qualify based on household income. […]

• North Dakota health insurance

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-29 at 15:52A guide to individual health insurance in North Dakota, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

• Minnesota health insurance

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-29 at 15:46A guide to individual health insurance in Minnesota, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

• New York health insurance

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-29 at 06:21A guide to individual health insurance in New York, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

   

• Rate of American kids without health insurance increases

  on 2018-11-30 at 05:37FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) A new study reports the rate of kids without health insurance has risen. And while North Dakota saw a dip in its … […]

• “Is this the only option?”: International students get confused with health insurance

  on 2018-11-30 at 05:26Having health insurance is required for all international students, but finding an affordable plan can be stressful for some. All international students at … […]

• 3.9 million children had no health insurance in 2017, the first increase in a decade

  on 2018-11-30 at 05:05Over the last 10 years, the percentage of uninsured children in the United States had been slowly shrinking. That is, until 2017, when it went up. […]

• 3 important things to keep in mind while renewing your health insurance

  on 2018-11-30 at 04:18Health insurance cover offers adequate coverage for all possible medical expenses incurred by the policyholder during the policy tenure. […]

• Chronic pain with no health insurance starter pack

  on 2018-11-30 at 04:05Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for … […]

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Life Insurance Roundup, November 30, 2018

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Term Life Insurance News

• The 25 cities with the most single parents

  on 2018-11-29 at 00:57… at Haven Life, an online term life insurance agency, analyzed data from the … online life insurance agency offering term life insurance issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life […]

• Don’t put off retirement savings

  on 2018-11-26 at 12:49… life insurance: term and permanent . ■ Term life insurance is simple, cheap and offers … consumers overestimate the price of term life insurance by more than three times […]

• How Did A Startup Get Jay-Z And Kevin Durant Excited About Life Insurance?

  on 2018-11-21 at 19:20… week into the world of term life insurance. This week’s episode features … change the way consumers buy term life insurance policies. Ethos has raised over […]

• Is Life Insurance only for the rich?

  on 2018-11-21 at 13:04… you financially, you must consider term life insurance that provides income replacement in […]

• Four essential questions to have answers to while buying a Life Insurance

  on 2018-11-21 at 10:50… funds and even fixed deposits Term life insurance: A must have for young […]

Compelo Insurance Get recent news updates on Insurance industry , insurance services, news, contracts, deals, suppliers & events – Compelo Insurance

• AFL establishes South American JV with Special Division Reinsurance Brokers

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-30 at 09:00While AFL is an independent Lloyd’s broker, Special Division is a reinsurance broker in South America. AFL works with retail brokers, wholesalers, managing general agents and insurers across The post AFL establishes South American JV with Special Division Reinsurance Brokers appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• CVS Health completes $70bn acquisition of health insurer Aetna

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-29 at 08:45As per the transaction terms, CVS Health exchanged each outstanding share of Aetna for $145.00 in cash plus 0.8378 of its own shares. The transaction, which excluded assumption The post CVS Health completes $70bn acquisition of health insurer Aetna appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• Alignvest to acquire Sagicor Financial for $536m

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-28 at 08:43Incorporated in Bermuda, Sagicor is claimed to have an increasing presence in the US as a provider of life insurance products. Alignvest will carry out the acquisition through The post Alignvest to acquire Sagicor Financial for $536m appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• AXA to pay €584m for full control of China joint venture

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-27 at 09:38AXA Tianping, which is based in Shanghai, has 25 branches and 93 sub-branches spread over 20 provinces in China. The company was founded in 2013 following the acquisition The post AXA to pay €584m for full control of China joint venture appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• Simplitium adds reinsurance capabilities to ModEx platform

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2018-11-27 at 08:49ModEx is the multi-peril catastrophe risk modelling platform operated on the Oasis Loss Modelling Framework (LMF). It offers a hosted and fully managed catastrophe risk modelling service that The post Simplitium adds reinsurance capabilities to ModEx platform appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

Life Insurance Plans Online Learn about Life Insurance, Compare Plans and Rates Online

• What is the Maximum Amount of Life Insurance You Can Buy without any Medical Exam?

  by termlifeonline on 2018-11-29 at 14:34I’m looking for life insurance without taking a medical examination. How much coverage can I get? That depends on your age and health, but one life insurance company offers up to $3,000,000 of no medical life insurance protection to healthy individuals who qualify for coverage. In addition, you may purchase non medical life insurance form […]

• Life Insurance that Starts Immediately

  by termlifeonline on 2018-11-26 at 14:50Is it possible for me buy life insurance coverage that starts right away? Yes, there are several life insurance companies that offer “Same Day” life insurance, which means you can start your coverage the day you apply for a policy, if you qualify. Some life insurance carriers offer from $100,000 up to $500,000 of instant […]

Life Insurance – InsuranceNewsNet Your industry. One source.™

• Court: Man Put Clothes, ID On Corpse In $2M Life Insurance Scheme

  by user on 2018-11-30 at 00:17Details have emerged about how a Minnesota man allegedly faked his own death seven years ago in Eastern Europe to collect a $2 million life insurance policy. According to a federal judge’s detention ruling, Igor Vorotinov arranged for a stand-in corpse to be dressed in his clothes and planted his identification on the body before placing the body along a road in Moldova. The judge said Vorotinov […]

• IUL New Premium Up 10 Percent In 3Q, LIMRA Reports

  by user on 2018-11-29 at 15:58Market conditions continue to be favorable for IUL products, which are up 12 percent so far in 2018. IUL premium has increased for the past eight consecutive quarters, LIMRA reports. Overall, life insurance new premium was up 3 percent in the third quarter. The post IUL New Premium Up 10 Percent In 3Q, LIMRA Reports appeared first on InsuranceNewsNet. […]

• John Hancock Touts Early Returns On Apple Watch Monitoring Plan

  by user on 2018-11-29 at 13:00The RAND study of over 400,000 people concluded that those who wore an Apple Watch and participated in the Vitality Active Rewards benefit program averaged a 34 percent sustained increase in physical activity. The John Hancock Vitality program offers life insurance customers the chance to earn rewards by hitting exercise, nutrition and other targets. The post John Hancock Touts Early Returns On […]

• Former School Principal Accused Of Killing Spouse For Insurance

  by user on 2018-11-28 at 13:03Prosecutors say Leslie Chance, 51, killed Todd Chance, 45, to collect on life insurance policies. Investigators believe Leslie Chance learned about criminal investigative techniques and tried to cover her tracks through information she gained after attending a “CSI” exhibit in Las Vegas, according to court documents. The post Former School Principal Accused Of Killing Spouse For Insurance […]

• Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits

  by user on 2018-11-28 at 08:00Using a 1035 exchange to convert existing single-purpose life insurance into dual purpose life plus long-term care insurance coverage could be a wise planning move cites the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The post Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits appeared first on InsuranceNewsNet. […]

Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips Read educational content about life insurance, finances, parenting, and, overall, living your best life.

• Will the life insurance rule of thumb work for you?

  by Dayna Diamond on 2018-11-29 at 11:00Experts often recommend having 5 to 10 times your income in life insurance. But the rule doesn’t fit for everyone. Find out how the rule works and how much coverage you need. The post Will the life insurance rule of thumb work for you? appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• How to use an IRA to pay for college

  by Mary Beth Storjohann on 2018-11-28 at 11:00What to consider before using an IRA as a potential savings tool to help pay for college and education expenses. The post How to use an IRA to pay for college appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• Cities with the most single parents

  by Brittney Burgett on 2018-11-27 at 11:00The number of single parents in the U.S. has been increasing for decades. Our analysis looks at the cities where single parenting is most common. The post Cities with the most single parents appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• What is life insurance?

  by Dayna Diamond on 2018-11-26 at 11:00Life insurance is a crucial part of a complete financial plan. Learn how it works, the different types, and whether you need coverage. The post What is life insurance? appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

National Agents Alliance – NAA Life National Agents Alliance offers a wide variety of mortgage protection plans to meet any budget and coverage need through NAA Life.

• NAA Life Mortgage Protection Center

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance offers a wide variety of mortgage protection plans to meet any budget and coverage need through NAA Life. […]

• Life Insurance Blog

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00NAA Life Insurance Blog – Your source for information on life insurance and financial guidance. […]

• Term Life Insurance

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance provides term life insurance coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time. […]

• Term Life Insurance Services

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance term life insurance plans protect your loved ones, allowing life to go on without the risk of financial loss. […]

• Term Life Insurance Reviews

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance provides term life insurance coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time. […]

   

• Income Tax Return on salary: From life insurance policy, medical allowances to ex-gratia; your …

  on 2018-11-30 at 05:26Ans: Income Tax Return: As per section 10(10D), any amount received under a life insurance policy, including bonus is exempt from tax. However … […]

• Man allegedly faked his own death with stand-in body in $2M insurance scheme

  on 2018-11-30 at 05:03MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man accused of faking his own death seven years ago to collect a $2 million life insurance policy arranged for a … […]

• Singapore life insurers in growing unease as MAS zooms in on agents’ compensation

  on 2018-11-30 at 04:08… one of the major life insurance players – were roped in to help with queries from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) more than a month ago. […]

• Life insurance policy locator finds cash

  on 2018-11-30 at 02:37Life insurance policy locator finds cash … Almost $2 million in lost life insurance policies and annuities has been matched to Oklahomans in the last 12 … […]

• Life market growth expected to be subdued next year

  on 2018-11-30 at 01:41Life insurance growth in China should continue to be subdued in 2019, compared with the heady days in 2016 and 2017, says S&P Global Ratings in … […]

• Family Law Attorney Janet Reed publishes third article in a series about Technology & the Legal Profession

  on 2018-11-30 at 13:00As technology reshapes all of modern personal and professional life, the Family Law practitioner is not exempt, explains Janet P. Reed, Esq. Law Office of Janet Pittman Reed (N/A:N/A) JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2018 […]

• KTC jointly with Krungthai-AXA provide KTC members privileges for purchases of life insurance using KTC credit cards.

  on 2018-11-30 at 10:42… , Chief Executive Officer Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited, provide special … make purchases of life insurance and apply for the insurance premium auto deduction … are up to Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited’s […]

• The truth about life insurance

  on 2018-11-29 at 20:36… benefits life insurance offers. Every family has different needs, and some life insurance … other common myths about life insurance: Myth: Life insurance is only available through … ll find that well-established life insurance companies understand the market […]

• Lost Life Insurance Policy Locator Program Helps Idahoans Find $1.3 Million

  on 2018-11-29 at 09:51… take out a number of life insurance policies for their kids or … Dean Cameron says the National Life Insurance Policy Locator was created. He … name, it looks for both life insurance and annuity products,” said Cameron […]

• Health cover may become more expensive, life insurance cheaper

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:15… to Sanket Kawatkar, head of life insurance at actuarial consulting firm Milliman … down the cost of life insurance operations. While life insurance premiums are coming down … , health insurance — the faster growing […]

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Insurance Roundup, November 29, 2018

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News – Insurance Journal Insurance Journal delivers the latest business news for the Property/Casualty insurance industry

• No-Deal Brexit Could Be Worse for UK Economy than 2018 Financial Crisis: BoE

  by David Milliken, Huw Jones and William Schomberg on 2018-11-29 at 08:39Britain risks suffering an even bigger hit to its economy than during the global financial crisis 10 years ago if it leaves the European Union in a worst-case Brexit scenario in four months’ time, the Bank of England said on […]

• 2M Patients Impacted by Data Breach at North Carolina-Based Health Care Group

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:17A North Carolina-based health provider says more than 2 million of its patients may have had personal information compromised in a data breach of billing information. News outlets report Atrium, headquartered in Charlotte, said Tuesday the hacking of billing vendor […]

• 5 Killed, 200 Crashes on Mississippi Highways Over Thanksgiving

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:04Five people have died in wrecks on Mississippi highways during the Thanksgiving holiday period. Mississippi Highway Patrol Capt. Johnny Poulos says that on Saturday, 61-year-old George Henyard Jr. of Morgan City, Louisiana, got his foot stuck in the tire of […]

• FDA Vows Overhaul of Medical Device Approval System

  by Matthew Perrone on 2018-11-29 at 06:00U.S. health officials said this week they plan to overhaul the nation’s decades-old system for approving most medical devices, which has long been criticized by experts for failing to catch problems with risky implants and medical instruments. The Food and […]

• What Insurers Want and Get from Insurtech Partnerships

  by Andrew G. Simpson on 2018-11-29 at 06:00Remember the scene in the 1989 movie When Harry Met Sally? During lunch with Harry at a deli, Sally very publicly fakes a wild orgasm. A nearby patron, when asked what she’d like to order, signals in Sally’s direction and […]

• Puerto Rico Reforms Claims, Surplus Lines, Other Insurance Laws

  by Danica Coto on 2018-11-29 at 06:00The governor of Puerto Rico overhauled the U.S. territory’s insurance laws on Tuesday to help protect policyholders as thousands of claims remain unresolved more than a year after Hurricane Maria. Gov. Ricardo Rossello signed six laws into effect as he […]

• How Insurer Deployed Technology to Expedite Wildfire Claims

  by Pat Eaton-Robb on 2018-11-29 at 06:00As wildfires raged this month in California, insurance claims experts at Travelers sat in a command center 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) away in Connecticut, monitoring screens showing satellite images, photos from airplane flyovers and social media posts describing what was […]

News – Claims Journal Insurance news and resources for the claims industry

• Lawsuit Alleges Saks Guilty of Race, Age Discrimination

  on 2018-11-28 at 10:54Eight former employees at the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store filed a race and age discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the high-end store and its corporate parent, alleging they were subjected to a hostile work environment and unfairly fired. The suit, […]

• Business News: LexisNexis, Oyster, AGCS

  on 2018-11-28 at 10:12LexisNexis Fire and Disaster Response Aids Insurers in Rating, Underwriting Fire Risk LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced a new data score that will enable insurers to more accurately rate and underwrite local fire responses using predictive analytics. The LexisNexis® Fire and […]

• Samsung Offers Apologies for Worker Illnesses, Deaths

  by KIM TONG-HYUNG on 2018-11-28 at 10:11Samsung Electronics apologized Friday for illnesses and deaths of some of its workers, saying it failed to create a safe working environment at its computer chip and display factories. The announcement by the South Korean technology giant came weeks after […]

• $15M Suit Filed Against Wash. City After Body Used for Training

  on 2018-11-28 at 10:03Relatives of a man whose body was used by the Bellingham Fire Department for intubation practice have filed claims against the Washington city totaling more than $15 million, a newspaper reported. Eleven fire department employees – including two office workers […]

• Report: Fire-Resistant Homes Don’t Have to Cost a Fortune

  by Christopher Flavelle on 2018-11-28 at 09:20Homes in wildfire-prone areas around the U.S. could be built to better withstand blazes without increasing the cost of construction, according to a new report. The research released Tuesday was sponsored in part by the insurance industry and marks the […]

• Flood Insurance Rebuilds Homes with Public Money Repeatedly

  by EMERY P. DALESIO on 2018-11-28 at 09:05Floodwaters rose about 15 inches (40 centimeters) into Danielle Rees’ home in September when Hurricane Florence drenched this tidewater city on the Pamlico River and overwhelmed a local creek and marshland. The first floor was a sopping mess of gritty, […]

• Philadelphia Archdiocese Will Set Aside $25M for Abuse Victims

  by MARK SCOLFORO on 2018-11-28 at 09:04The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia said Tuesday it is putting aside $25 million to start paying claims to people who say its clergy sexually abused them as children. The archdiocese said it expects to need more money than it […]

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog THE POLICYHOLDER’S ADVOCATE®

• Wildfire Considered One Occurrence Despite Damaging Numerous Properties

  by Christina Phillips on 2018-11-29 at 05:15A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin1 might predict how other courts would analyze coverage under commercial general liability insurance policies for wildfires. In May 2013, a fire broke out on forest land owned by Lyme St. Croix Forest Company. The fire burned nearly 7,500 acres over the course of three days and…… Continue Reading […]

• Bad Faith May Arise Out Of Wrongful Misrepresentation in Application Denial

  by Chip Merlin on 2018-11-28 at 05:16Suspicion runs rampant with some insurance companies when it comes to alleged arson. Even if they cannot prove the policyholder had anything to do with a fire, some adjusters cannot help to look for other ways to deny an insurance claim. In Hayes vs. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company,1 an insurer was held liable…… Continue Reading […]

• What’s Next? Stop-Gap Flood Insurance Extension Set To Expire On November 30, 2018

  by Verne Pedro on 2018-11-27 at 05:15On November 30, 2018, the legislative authority that allows the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to operate, will expire. The NFIP was originally set to expire on September 30, 2017. Since then NFIP has continued under a series of short-term extensions ever since; the current extension was authorized in July 2018. With the deadline fast…… Continue Reading […]

• What Every Policyholder Has To Know About Their Hurricane Michael Loss

  by Nicole Vinson on 2018-11-26 at 05:15In the wake of Hurricane Michael, some policyholders are starting to see a response from their insurance companies for their home and business losses. The extent and the magnitude of the damages that Hurricane Michael caused has been captured by some media outlets but down played by others. Many of those dealing directly with the…… Continue Reading […]

• Ambiguous Insurance Application Language Leads to Bad Faith Award

  by Marie Laur on 2018-11-25 at 05:15A Nebraska court recently ruled that an insured was entitled to bad faith damages after the court found that an insurance application was ambiguous in its language. In the case at hand, Eric Hayes (“Hayes”), the plaintiff and insured, owned a home in Nebraska. He used the detached garage of the home for his plumbing…… Continue Reading […]

• State Supreme Court asked to Resolve Conflicting State Insurance Laws – T-Mobile USA v. Selective Insurance: Take Two

  by Lawrence Moon on 2018-11-24 at 05:15Earlier this month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals asked the Washington State Supreme Court to resolve a conflict between two Washington state insurance law principles, namely, the conflict between (1) the rule that an insurance company is bound by representations made by its authorized agents, and (2) the rule that certificates of insurance cannot…… Continue Reading […]

Recent Posts on (eDaily)

• Japan: P&C majors expected to post profits for FY2018 despite CAT hits

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41Based on financial performance in the first half of fiscal 2018, three major P&C insurance groups in Japan are likely to remain profitable for the full fiscal year ending 31 March 2019 (FY2018), even after the exclusion of the accounting effect of the reversal of catastrophe reserves and gains on the sales of domestic stocks, according to Moody’s Japan. […]

• New Zealand: Regulator shines spotlight on life insurance commissions

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is sending a strong signal to the life insurance industry that broker commissions are too high compared to those in other markets. […]

• Regulatory cooperation in Southeast Asia more crucial amid advances in tech

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41ASEAN insurance regulators will continue to work closely together to achieve a consistent approach in the development of a holistic insurance ecosystem in Southeast Asia – made more urgent given the demands of digitalisation and changing consumer expectations. […]

• India: 3 state owned insurers could be merged by March 2020

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41The merger of three public sector non-life insurance companies will be deferred at least until early 2020, according to Mr Girish Radhakrishnan, chairman and managing director, United India Insurance, one of the three insurers. […]

• Hong Kong: Regulator consults on requirements for licensed insurance brokers

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41The Insurance Authority (IA) has launched a two-month public consultation on draft rules for licensed insurance brokers. […]

Recent Posts on (MiddleEast)

• Takaful: London body issues Islamic insurance guidelines to help underwriters

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41The Islamic Insurance Association of London (IIAL) has launched a set of guiding principles covering Shariah-compliant insurance, or takaful, seeking to address capacity constraints in the sector, reports Reuters. […]

• UAE: Marsh receives Abu Dhabi’s 1st captive insurance management licence

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41Global insurance broker Marsh has been awarded the first licence to provide captive insurance management services in Abu Dhabi. […]

• Marine: International Group of P&I Clubs warns about insurance cover for Iran-related shipping

  on 2018-11-29 at 16:41The International Group (IG) of P&I Clubs has warned Club members that there is the potential for there to be significant reinsurance shortfalls, in circumstances where a Club covers a claim with an Iranian nexus, following the re-imposition by the US of sanctions on Iran. […]

Global Risk Insights Political Risk for the 21st century

• A true European army is coming

  by Louis Cox-Brusseau on 2018-11-27 at 23:48French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for the creation of a ‘true European army’ was echoed in dramatic fashion by German chancellor Angela Merkel in mid-November and has brought the debate over a shared European military back into the public eye. This may mark a watershed moment in European politics. The post A true European army is coming appeared first on Global Risk […]

• What to expect from López Obrador’s public consultations

  by Tyler Mattiace on 2018-11-27 at 10:09Leftist Mexican President Elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who takes office in December, recently held a controversial public consultation to cancel Mexico City’s new multibillion-dollar airport. He is organizing another one over the building of a high-speed railway on the Yucatán Peninsula. Opponents accuse him of using consultations to bypass existing rules and […]

• Ukraine-Hungary: Beyond passports and languages

  by Luke Bacigalupo on 2018-11-25 at 15:13Relations between Hungary and Ukraine are at a low point. Diplomats have been expelled from both countries following arguments of Ukraine’s language law and Hungary’s issuance of passports in Ukraine. The dispute has implications that go far beyond the two countries’ bilateral relations. The post Ukraine-Hungary: Beyond passports and languages appeared first on Global Risk […]

• Putin’s Middle East gamble

  by Victoria Kelly-Clark on 2018-11-25 at 15:12Since 2015 Russia has used the Syrian civil conflict as a platform to gain power within the Middle East. Engaging militarily and economically with the region, Russia has renewed its place in the global power structure and has invested in securing a share of the Middle East’s energy wealth. The post Putin’s Middle East gamble appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

Canadian Underwriter Insurance and Risk News and Analysis. #1 in Canada

• Why some brokers may shy away from using an MGA

  by Jason Contant on 2018-11-28 at 21:35The risk of a greater errors and omissions (E&O) exposure is a major reason why some brokers choose not to place business with a managing general agent (MGA), speakers said Tuesday at Insurance-Canada.ca’s MGA Technology Symposium in Toronto. “We don’t… The post Why some brokers may shy away from using an MGA appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Why brokers need to talk about ransomware

  by Jason Contant on 2018-11-28 at 21:23Ransomware attacks are increasing, and as a result, there will likely be a shift in brokers and clients alike starting to recognize the value of the business interruption component of a cyber insurance policy, a specialist insurer said Monday. “Cybercrime… The post Why brokers need to talk about ransomware appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• What you need to know about gap insurance

  by Greg Meckbach on 2018-11-28 at 21:20About 85 per cent of new car buyers will use some sort of financing to pay for their vehicle, according to credit reporting company Experian. If you’re such a buyer, you can expect that during your purchase a car dealership… The post What you need to know about gap insurance appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• The ‘biggest hurdle’ to making artificial intelligence useful

  by Greg Meckbach on 2018-11-28 at 21:07Figuring out what products your customers might buy next or what they are complaining about are two ways you could be using artificial intelligence now, the founder of a big data vendor suggests. “In the future you are going to… The post The ‘biggest hurdle’ to making artificial intelligence useful appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Landlord sued over $16,000 water leak wins appeal

  by Greg Meckbach on 2018-11-28 at 20:58A major water leak from a Surrey, British Columbia strata unit has spawned debate among judges over whether landlords are liable in such cases. Crystal Thomas was renting a condo unit in Surrey in the summer of 2015. A large… The post Landlord sued over $16,000 water leak wins appeal appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

insuranceNEWS.com.au General insurance and financial services news from Australia and around the world

• QBE creates new role as revamp gathers pace

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-29 at 05:40QBE has announced more changes as part of a recent restructure that resulted in dozens of managerial roles being made redundant… […]

• As Queensland burns, forecasts point to a high-risk summer

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-29 at 03:56Weather experts say the risk of above-normal bushfires persists in large areas of southern Australia as more than 100 fires continue to burn across Queensland… […]

• Sedgwick plans for Australia, NZ growth

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-29 at 02:37Sedgwick, the world’s largest claims administrator, says it is targeting growth in Australia and New Zealand after merging the Cunningham Lindsey operations into its business… […]

• Claims low after giant Sydney rainstorm

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-28 at 05:04Insurers appear to have emerged from Sydney’s wettest day for 34 years with relatively few claims to worry about… […]

• Disruptor Huddle raises funds to target ‘stagnant’ industry

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-28 at 04:58Insurtech disruptor Huddle, which offers motor, travel and home products underwritten by Hollard, has raised $19.25 million to accelerate its growth strategy… […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, November 29, 2018

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• He sped off in a stolen Audi, did 60mph in a 20mph zone, mounted the pavement, narrowly missed a child… then said ‘sorry’

  on 2018-11-29 at 08:34… out a check about the car on the police national computer … and admitted he knew the car was stolen, revealing he had … to dangerous driving, driving without insurance and without a licence and … of and drove a stolen car. Read More “On September […]

• Suzuki Jimny a tough little 4×4 that’s big off road

  on 2018-11-29 at 08:32… a four-wheel drive mini car nearly half a century ago … won’t lose in a car park! Under the bonnet A … -in-kind tax rate: 31pc Insurance group: TBC Warranty: Three years […]

• It’s time for the Supreme Court to end asset forfeiture

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:56… from his father’s life-insurance payout. In a case that … challenge the confiscation of his car as a violation of the … court agreed, noting that Timbs’ car cost four times the maximum … served by taking away Timbs’ car, aside from raising money for […]

• Berjaya Sompo awarded BrandLaureate Industry Champion Brand ICON Award

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:42BERJAYA Sompo Insurance Berhad (‘Berjaya Sompo’) bagged its … for everyone at Berjaya Sompo Insurance. It would not have been … launched SOMPO Motor, a comprehensive car insurance which includes enhanced benefits such […]

• Dangerous driving – Paul Azzopardi

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:40… . These should be tied to insurance premiums and the temporary suspension … a cam recording showing another car being driven recklessly, action is … a European driving licence. Eighth, car hire firms, especially commercial ones […]

• Revv launches OPEN self-drive car rental service in metros

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:47… brand new car with the tax and insurance payments already … done. Revv claims its executives will deliver the car … as other liabilities like insurance, taxes, and maintenance, … many Metro customers. Car rental companies believe the […]

• Green Cards set to return in the event of a No Deal Brexit AA warns

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:23… mainland Europe, to prove that insurance cover is in place. … prove they have third party insurance – the legal minimum level … proving, if needed, that their car is insured. The green card … multi-language translation of your insurance certificate set out in an […]

• Improving regulation, enforcement of ECOWAS Brown Card

  on 2018-11-29 at 03:46… Brown Card, they detained my car and asked me to go … with the clearance and my car was released to me and … , he had to take the car to the mechanic garage and … years of regional integration through insurance-Achievements, challenges and prospects’. It […]

• How usage of apps are shaking up the GI industry

  on 2018-11-29 at 03:42… choices in selecting the right car insurance. One significant factor that everyone … . This becomes especially convenient in car insurance, as getting claims assistance in … the ease of the car owners. Reliance Car Insurance also offers comprehensive damage […]

• Around town

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:00For many people, the Safe Driving Class can also save money on car insurance. Policyholders should contact their carriers for more information about … […]

• Ride hailing: Where is it going?

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:15In Alberta, where the ride-hailing insurance is called SPF9, TappCar covers the car’s insurance from the moment the driver is dispatched through the … […]

• Corporate Japan urges Myanmar to address business concerns

  on 2018-11-29 at 02:14In Japan, almost everyone has car insurance. That makes it a much safer society. We must look into efforts to raise awareness in Myanmar about the … […]

• Gap insurance: What is it and do you need it?

  on 2018-11-29 at 02:03If you’ve ever bought a new car, you’ve probably had a salesperson talk to you about gap insurance. It’s an insurance product designed to cover the … […]

• Company taps Texas energy market to get deals for customers

  on 2018-11-29 at 01:52Around the world, consumers are getting discounts on cell phone bills, car insurance, even health insurance. It’s happening in Australia, Ireland and … […]

• Sexual assault charge, extra-marital liaison haunt victim’s husband

  on 2018-11-29 at 00:45“I was working with car insurance firms, but my problems started when I invested money to buy a plot at Faridabad in 2015-16 and construction was … […]

• A Treasury Misfire

  on 2018-11-29 at 00:09States require subsidiaries to be individually capitalized, so insurers can’t charge higher rates for car insurance to reduce homeowner premiums. […]

• NSW parking inspectors can now hand out demerit points

  on 2018-11-28 at 22:58While car insurance won’t save you from demerit points and parking fines, it can save you a lot of money on other major road expenses like smashing … […]

• Giving Fund: Neighbors need a helping hand this season

  on 2018-11-28 at 21:11They are consistently one month behind in covering the costs of their basic needs such as rent, electricity, gas and car insurance. Her husband is … […]

• GM’s Closure Of 5 North American Factories May Impact Wisconsin Manufacturers

  on 2018-11-28 at 20:43… may impact the oil industry, gas stations and car insurance companies as people opt to use ride-sharing services instead of buying and maintaining … […]

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Health Insurance Roundup, November 29, 2018

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Health Insurance: Product Area Get the latest Product Area stories directly to your reader as they are released.

• Charity calls for free dental care for mouth cancer patients

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-28 at 10:39Sufferers face dental costs of up to £1,500 over five years […]

• Compass awarded underwriting contract by Habito

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-28 at 10:39Agency will provide Habito’s term life mortgage cover […]

• Legal & General updates critical illness offering

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-28 at 10:39Additional payments have been increased to 25% of sum assured […]

• More Brits suffering a poor work-life balance

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-28 at 10:38A quarter of millennials are concerned about work-related stress […]

• 8,200 women die from ‘unequal’ heart attack treatment

  by Nigel Lowry on 2018-11-28 at 10:38Women have double the rate of death in the month following a heart attack […]

Insurance – Kaiser Health News

• Under Trump, Number Of Uninsured Kids Rose For First Time This Decade

  by Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-29 at 05:05About 276,000 more children are among the uninsured, a new report finds. Though the uptick is statistically small, it is striking because uninsured rates usually decrease during periods of economic growth. […]

• Chronically Ill, Traumatically Billed: The $123,000 Medicine For MS

  by Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-28 at 10:00Shereese Hickson’s doctor wanted her to try the infusion drug Ocrevus for her multiple sclerosis. Even though Hickson is trained as a medical billing coder, she was shocked to see two doses of the drug priced at $123,019, with her share set at $3,620. […]

• In Health Insurance Wastelands, Rosier Options Crop Up For 2019

  by Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-23 at 10:01Premiums are lower as choices increase in many parts of the country. But the financial relief is not enough to erase the price hikes that have been imposed in recent years. […]

• Attention, Marketplace Shoppers: Don’t Delay On 2019 Enrollment

  by Michelle Andrews on 2018-11-21 at 10:00Plans offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces for 2019 are on sale now. Consumers should check them out soon, because in many states most sales end on Dec. 15. […]

• Buyers Of Short-Term Health Plans: Wise Or Shortsighted?

  by Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News on 2018-11-20 at 10:00Policyholders reason that their health is good — for now — and they don’t see the need for costly comprehensive coverage. Detractors say the plans undermine the Affordable Care Act, and agents advise reading the fine print. “You basically have to be in perfect health,” says one. […]

Health Insurance News

• Sinus Infection Treatment Los Angeles, is Best Done at Vermont Urgent Care

  on 2018-11-29 at 08:06… Urgent Care accepts several different health insurances to ensure you are able […]

• Under Trump, Number Of Uninsured Kids Rose For First Time This Decade

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:54… of U.S. children without health insurance rose by 276,000 in … or the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, the […]

• Eisai: MOVICOL Launched in Japan

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:42… in Japan’s National Health Insurance drug price list as of […]

• Health cover may become more expensive, life insurance cheaper

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:15… to get more affordable, while health insurance could get dearer. Improved life … insurance premiums are coming down, health insurance — the faster growing business for … at Milliman, the scope of health insurance in India is set to […]

healthinsurance.org Health Insurance Resource Center

• Minnesota health insurance marketplace: history and news of the state’s exchange

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-28 at 19:02Minnesota’s state-run exchange, MNsure, had four carriers offering plans for 2018, and all four are continuing to offer coverage for 2019. For the second year in a row, average premiums are decreasing, and the rate drop for 2019 is even more substantial than 2018’s average decrease. Reinsurance is a big part of the reason rates have stabilized, but they’d be even lower if the individual mandate […]

• Minnesota health insurance

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-28 at 07:31A guide to individual health insurance in Minnesota, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

• Texas health insurance

  by Louise Norris on 2018-11-28 at 06:01A guide to individual health insurance in Texas, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

• North Dakota health insurance

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-28 at 06:01A guide to individual health insurance in North Dakota, including its marketplace, open enrollment dates, insurers, Medicaid expansion, short-term regulations and Medicare. […]

• Massachusetts health insurance marketplace: history and news of the state’s exchange

  by Michael Rickard on 2018-11-27 at 16:32Eight insurers offered 2018 coverage via Massachusetts Health Connector, and that’s grown to nine for 2019. The individual mandate penalty in Massachusetts will remain in effect in 2019, after the ACA’s penalty mandate is repealed. Average rates for plans sold in the exchange are the lowest in the country in 2018, and are increasing by just 4.7 percent for 2019. […]

• Why you must assess your health insurance cover; All you need to know

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:37As per the current world scenario, each one of us needs an adequate health insurance cover. Health insurance cover is a very important product that … […]

• Faculty Senate touch on current topics, including student health insurance change

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:26Acting Provost Chris McCord made note of the questions which arose as to why dependent care for student health insurance was no longer available. […]

• Number of uninsured children climbs, reversing more than a decade of progress, report finds

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:03The number of children in the United States without health insurance increased last year for the first time in more than a decade, according to a new … […]

• Number Of US Kids Who Don’t Have Health Insurance Is On The Rise

  on 2018-11-29 at 04:52After years of steady decline, the number of U.S. children without health insurance rose by 276,000 in 2017, according to a Georgetown University … […]

• Study shows Apple Watch health insurance deals yield substantial increase in exercise

  on 2018-11-29 at 02:48Over the last year, we’ve seen an uptick in the number of health insurance providers offering Apple Watch-based incentives to clients. One of those … […]

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Life Insurance Roundup, November 29, 2018

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Term Life Insurance News

• The 25 cities with the most single parents

  on 2018-11-29 at 00:57… at Haven Life, an online term life insurance agency, analyzed data from the … online life insurance agency offering term life insurance issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life […]

• Don’t put off retirement savings

  on 2018-11-26 at 12:49… life insurance: term and permanent . ■ Term life insurance is simple, cheap and offers … consumers overestimate the price of term life insurance by more than three times […]

• How Did A Startup Get Jay-Z And Kevin Durant Excited About Life Insurance?

  on 2018-11-21 at 19:20… week into the world of term life insurance. This week’s episode features … change the way consumers buy term life insurance policies. Ethos has raised over […]

• Is Life Insurance only for the rich?

  on 2018-11-21 at 13:04… you financially, you must consider term life insurance that provides income replacement in […]

• Four essential questions to have answers to while buying a Life Insurance

  on 2018-11-21 at 10:50… funds and even fixed deposits Term life insurance: A must have for young […]

Compelo Insurance Get recent news updates on Insurance industry , insurance services, news, contracts, deals, suppliers & events – Compelo Insurance

• Alignvest to acquire Sagicor Financial for $536m

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-28 at 08:43Incorporated in Bermuda, Sagicor is claimed to have an increasing presence in the US as a provider of life insurance products. Alignvest will carry out the acquisition through The post Alignvest to acquire Sagicor Financial for $536m appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• AXA to pay €584m for full control of China joint venture

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-27 at 09:38AXA Tianping, which is based in Shanghai, has 25 branches and 93 sub-branches spread over 20 provinces in China. The company was founded in 2013 following the acquisition The post AXA to pay €584m for full control of China joint venture appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• Simplitium adds reinsurance capabilities to ModEx platform

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2018-11-27 at 08:49ModEx is the multi-peril catastrophe risk modelling platform operated on the Oasis Loss Modelling Framework (LMF). It offers a hosted and fully managed catastrophe risk modelling service that The post Simplitium adds reinsurance capabilities to ModEx platform appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• Liberty Mutual strengthens agents errors & omissions program

  by BV Swagath on 2018-11-27 at 08:49Liberty Mutual national insurance specialty programs underwriting manager Todd Stevenson said: “We’ve made a great product even better. “We’ve broadened key coverages, including a change from claims-made and The post Liberty Mutual strengthens agents errors & omissions program appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

• Genworth Mortgage Insurance launches risk-based pricing engine

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2018-11-27 at 08:49With the introduction of GenRATE, lenders can opt-in to this proprietary pricing solution or choose from Genworth’s standard published rate card. The launch was informed by market research The post Genworth Mortgage Insurance launches risk-based pricing engine appeared first on Compelo Insurance. […]

Life Insurance Plans Online Learn about Life Insurance, Compare Plans and Rates Online

• Life Insurance that Starts Immediately

  by termlifeonline on 2018-11-26 at 14:50Is it possible for me buy life insurance coverage that starts right away? Yes, there are several life insurance companies that offer “Same Day” life insurance, which means you can start your coverage the day you apply for a policy, if you qualify. Some life insurance carriers offer from $100,000 up to $500,000 of instant […]

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• Former School Principal Accused Of Killing Spouse For Insurance

  by user on 2018-11-28 at 13:03Prosecutors say Leslie Chance, 51, killed Todd Chance, 45, to collect on life insurance policies. Investigators believe Leslie Chance learned about criminal investigative techniques and tried to cover her tracks through information she gained after attending a “CSI” exhibit in Las Vegas, according to court documents. The post Former School Principal Accused Of Killing Spouse For Insurance […]

• Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits

  by user on 2018-11-28 at 08:00Using a 1035 exchange to convert existing single-purpose life insurance into dual purpose life plus long-term care insurance coverage could be a wise planning move cites the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The post Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits appeared first on InsuranceNewsNet. […]

• Marijuana Laws Impact Jobs, Insurance Policies

  by user on 2018-11-27 at 14:55Having a medical marijuana card could make buying car, life and health insurance more expensive, although research shows it could actually lower societal health care costs. When Colorado legalized recreational marijuana in 2014, the state saw a spike in drug screening failures by truckers, with as many as 60 percent flunking tests. The post Marijuana Laws Impact Jobs, Insurance Policies appeared […]

• Northwestern Mutual Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments

  by user on 2018-11-26 at 15:00Christian Mitchell has been appointed to executive vice president and chief customer officer, assuming responsibility for Northwestern Mutual’s client and planning experience. Roberts is responsible for the teams that work with the Northwestern Mutual offices nationwide to drive sales and the development of new financial advisors. The post Northwestern Mutual Announces New Executive Leadership […]

• Mississippians Connected With $1.4 Million From Lost Life Insurance Policies

  by user on 2018-11-26 at 07:44The Mississippi Department of Insurance issued the following news release:. The Life Insurance Policy Locator– launched by the Mississippi Insurance Department through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners– has matched consumers with policies totaling $1,452,178 million in the past 12 months. In Mississippi, 232 beneficiaries have been… The post Mississippians Connected With […]

Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips Read educational content about life insurance, finances, parenting, and, overall, living your best life.

• How to use an IRA to pay for college

  by Mary Beth Storjohann on 2018-11-28 at 11:00What to consider before using an IRA as a potential savings tool to help pay for college and education expenses. The post How to use an IRA to pay for college appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• Cities with the most single parents

  by Brittney Burgett on 2018-11-27 at 11:00The number of single parents in the U.S. has been increasing for decades. Our analysis looks at the cities where single parenting is most common. The post Cities with the most single parents appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• What is life insurance?

  by Dayna Diamond on 2018-11-26 at 11:00Life insurance is a crucial part of a complete financial plan. Learn how it works, the different types, and whether you need coverage. The post What is life insurance? appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• How much does it cost to adopt a child?

  by Rebecca Lake on 2018-11-25 at 11:00Adoption can be a parent’s dream come true, but it usually comes with expenses. Find out how much the adoption process might cost. The post How much does it cost to adopt a child? appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• Eight tax tips for when you have a baby

  by Cathy Derus on 2018-11-24 at 11:00Having a baby is an exciting, busy, and yes, expensive time of life. Fortunately, your new bundle of joy comes with a few tax perks to balance out the sleepless nights and countless diaper changes. The post Eight tax tips for when you have a baby appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

National Agents Alliance – NAA Life National Agents Alliance offers a wide variety of mortgage protection plans to meet any budget and coverage need through NAA Life.

• NAA Life Mortgage Protection Center

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance offers a wide variety of mortgage protection plans to meet any budget and coverage need through NAA Life. […]

• Life Insurance Blog

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00NAA Life Insurance Blog – Your source for information on life insurance and financial guidance. […]

• Term Life Insurance

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance provides term life insurance coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time. […]

• Term Life Insurance Services

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance term life insurance plans protect your loved ones, allowing life to go on without the risk of financial loss. […]

• Term Life Insurance Reviews

  on 1970-01-01 at 00:00National Agents Alliance provides term life insurance coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time. […]

• Buying Term Or Life Insurance To Get Cheaper, Health Insurance Expensive

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:56The reasons cited for the development is that life insurance has seen a fall in its operational cost due to use of technology that has resulted in the sale … […]

• Canada: What Happens When You Pay Premiums On Your Spouse’s Life Insurance And …

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:22Michelle and her former husband Lawrence agreed that Michelle pay Lawrence’s life insurance premiums and in exchange Michelle would be named … […]

• Non-Life Insurance Market : Size, Growth, Segmentation, Analysis, Trends & Industry Forecast …

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:11Analytical Research Cognizance shares report on “Non-Life Insurance Market” which provides the company profile, product specifications, capacity, … […]

• Indexed and Whole Juvenile Life Insurance Market Segment by Regions & Industry Analysis by …

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:00Analytical Research Cognizance shares report on “Indexed and Whole Juvenile Life Insurance Market” which provides the company profile, product … […]

• Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market – The New Ways to Win in Emerging Markets …

  on 2018-11-29 at 06:00Analytical Research Cognizance shares report on “Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market” which provides the company profile, product … […]

   

• Health cover may become more expensive, life insurance cheaper

  on 2018-11-29 at 07:15… to Sanket Kawatkar, head of life insurance at actuarial consulting firm Milliman … down the cost of life insurance operations. While life insurance premiums are coming down … , health insurance — the faster growing […]

• Health cover may get dearer, life insurance cheaper

  on 2018-11-29 at 05:26[…]

• Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance to bet on OMCs ahead of 2019 elections

  on 2018-11-29 at 04:21… ‘s Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) plans to increase its … for equities at ABSLI, the life insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital […]

• Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance bets on oil marketing companies for 2019

  on 2018-11-28 at 18:14… : Reuters Mumbai: Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI) plans to increase its … for equities at ABSLI, the life insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital […]

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Insurance Roundup, November 28, 2018

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News – Insurance Journal Insurance Journal delivers the latest business news for the Property/Casualty insurance industry

• Ironshore Environmental Enhances Contractors Ability Coverage for Pollution Incidents

  on 2018-11-28 at 06:32Ironshore Environmental has enhanced its Contractors Environmental Legal Liability (CELL) program to include coverage for damages resulting from pollution incidents caused by the contractor’s work. CELL is offered on an occurrence basis and can be underwritten as a practice, project […]

• Kentucky Woman Sues Texas Roadhouse Chain Over Being Told to Cover Up While Breastfeeding

  on 2018-11-28 at 06:14A Kentucky woman who says a Texas Roadhouse employee told her to cover up while she was breastfeeding is suing the restaurant chain for emotional distress. Sadie Durbin is quoted by news outlets as saying the employee rushed over with […]

• IBM Joins Critics Calling for Regulation of Tech Firms’ Personal Data Use

  by Natalia Drozdiak and Lyubov Pronina on 2018-11-28 at 06:00International Business Machines Corp. Chief Executive Officer Ginni Rometty joined a growing chorus of tech executives lambasting web platforms, like Google and Facebook Inc., over their collection of user data and urged governments to target regulation at those companies. Without […]

• How Taxpayers Subsidize Rebuilding Homes After Flooding… Repeatedly

  by Emery P. Dalesio on 2018-11-28 at 06:00Floodwaters rose about 15 inches (40 centimeters) into Danielle Rees’ home in September when Hurricane Florence drenched this tidewater city on the Pamlico River and overwhelmed a local creek and marshland. The first floor was a sopping mess of gritty, […]

• Concerned Bankers, Investors Warn Federal Reserve About Leveraged Credit Market

  by Jonathan Spicer and Howard Schneider on 2018-11-28 at 06:00Bankers, executives and investors are warning Federal Reserve officials behind closed doors that record leveraged lending to companies from lightly-regulated corners of Wall Street could make any economic downturn harder to manage. With the second-longest U.S. expansion in its advanced […]

• Managing Natural Disasters Becomes Priority for Nation’s Governors

  by Geoff Mulvihill on 2018-11-28 at 06:00Governors have a wide range of priorities they want to tackle in the coming year, from tax reform to education. Yet it’s a topic that receives less attention on the campaign trail and in their speeches that could determine their […]

• Analysts Weigh Chances Next Congress Will Actually Reform Flood Insurance

  by Andrew G. Simpson on 2018-11-28 at 06:00With the clock ticking on the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization that is set to run out this Friday, Nov. 30, Congress is expected to renew the program short-term by taking one of two routes, either passing a bill to […]

News – Claims Journal Insurance news and resources for the claims industry

• Report: Fire-Resistant Homes Don’t Have to Cost a Fortune

  by Christopher Flavelle on 2018-11-28 at 09:20Homes in wildfire-prone areas around the U.S. could be built to better withstand blazes without increasing the cost of construction, according to a new report. The research released Tuesday was sponsored in part by the insurance industry and marks the […]

• Flood insurance rebuilds homes with public money repeatedly

  by EMERY P. DALESIO on 2018-11-28 at 09:05Floodwaters rose about 15 inches (40 centimeters) into Danielle Rees’ home in September when Hurricane Florence drenched this tidewater city on the Pamlico River and overwhelmed a local creek and marshland. The first floor was a sopping mess of gritty, […]

• Philadelphia Archdiocese Will Set Aside $25M for Abuse Victims

  by MARK SCOLFORO on 2018-11-28 at 09:04The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia said Tuesday it is putting aside $25 million to start paying claims to people who say its clergy sexually abused them as children. The archdiocese said it expects to need more money than it […]

• Spinal-Cord Stimulators Present Problems for Some Patients

  on 2018-11-27 at 14:50Desperate for relief after years of agony, Jim Taft listened intently as his pain management doctor described a medical device that could change his life. It wouldn’t fix the nerve damage in his mangled right arm, Taft and his wife […]

• Lion Air Pilots Battled Confusing Warnings Before Crash

  by Alan Levin and Harry Suhartono on 2018-11-27 at 10:45The Lion Air pilots whose plane nosedived into the Java Sea in October, killing all those aboard, were battling multiple malfunctions almost as soon as the doomed flight began, according to a trove of new data released by Indonesian investigators. […]

• Drone Use Presents New Risks

  by Denise Johnson on 2018-11-27 at 09:46Originally used for defense by the military, drones are increasingly being used by a variety of industries. With increased use comes the potential for more risks. Brandon Almond, an attorney with Troutman Sanders, discussed common risks associated with drones during […]

• Technology Shapes Insurers’ Wildfire Response

  by PAT EATON-ROBB on 2018-11-27 at 09:30As wildfires raged this month in California, insurance claims experts at Travelers sat in a command center 3,000 miles (4,828 kilometers) away in Connecticut, monitoring screens showing satellite images, photos from airplane flyovers and social media posts describing what was […]

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog THE POLICYHOLDER’S ADVOCATE®

• Bad Faith May Arise Out Of Wrongful Misrepresentation in Application Denial

  by Chip Merlin on 2018-11-28 at 05:16Suspicion runs rampant with some insurance companies when it comes to alleged arson. Even if they cannot prove the policyholder had anything to do with a fire, some adjusters cannot help to look for other ways to deny an insurance claim. In Hayes vs. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company,1 an insurer was held liable…… Continue Reading […]

• What’s Next? Stop-Gap Flood Insurance Extension Set To Expire On November 30, 2018

  by Verne Pedro on 2018-11-27 at 05:15On November 30, 2018, the legislative authority that allows the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to operate, will expire. The NFIP was originally set to expire on September 30, 2017. Since then NFIP has continued under a series of short-term extensions ever since; the current extension was authorized in July 2018. With the deadline fast…… Continue Reading […]

• What Every Policyholder Has To Know About Their Hurricane Michael Loss

  by Nicole Vinson on 2018-11-26 at 05:15In the wake of Hurricane Michael, some policyholders are starting to see a response from their insurance companies for their home and business losses. The extent and the magnitude of the damages that Hurricane Michael caused has been captured by some media outlets but down played by others. Many of those dealing directly with the…… Continue Reading […]

• Ambiguous Insurance Application Language Leads to Bad Faith Award

  by Marie Laur on 2018-11-25 at 05:15A Nebraska court recently ruled that an insured was entitled to bad faith damages after the court found that an insurance application was ambiguous in its language. In the case at hand, Eric Hayes (“Hayes”), the plaintiff and insured, owned a home in Nebraska. He used the detached garage of the home for his plumbing…… Continue Reading […]

• State Supreme Court asked to Resolve Conflicting State Insurance Laws – T-Mobile USA v. Selective Insurance: Take Two

  by Lawrence Moon on 2018-11-24 at 05:15Earlier this month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals asked the Washington State Supreme Court to resolve a conflict between two Washington state insurance law principles, namely, the conflict between (1) the rule that an insurance company is bound by representations made by its authorized agents, and (2) the rule that certificates of insurance cannot…… Continue Reading […]

• Calculating Actual Cash Value, Part 32: Virgin Islands

  by Shane Smith on 2018-11-23 at 05:15Many Virgin Islands property owners have submitted claims to their property insurance carriers relating to claims from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. One issue that may arise during the adjustment of the claim is how the insurance carrier will calculate the “actual cash value” damages to the property. In the Virgin Islands, this issue has not…… Continue Reading […]

Recent Posts on (eDaily)

• Vietnam: Korean insurer agrees to buy stake in VietinBank Insurance

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53South Korea’s Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance has announced it will acquire a 25% stake of VietinBank Insurance (VBI). […]

• India: SBI General Insurance targets public listing in 2020

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53SBI General Insurance plans to launch an initial public offer (IPO) in 2020, the company’s deputy CEO has said. […]

• China: AXA to be the 1st foreign insurer to own 100% of a top 20 P&C insurer

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53French global insurance company AXA has announced that it had entered into an agreement with the current domestic shareholders of AXA Tianping Property & Casualty Insurance to acquire the remaining 50% stake of the company that it does not already own. […]

• Australia: Aussies exit private health insurance as price hikes bite

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53Many people are either abandoning their private health insurance policies or downgrading to lower cost, lower benefit products as premium increases continue to outpace inflation and wage growth. […]

• Indonesia: Non-life sector sees 8% premium growth in first 9 months

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53The general insurance industry in Indonesia has posted an increase of 8.3% in premium income to IDR47.9trn ($3.3bn) for the first three quarters of this year, according to the Indonesian General Insurance Association (AAUI). […]

Recent Posts on (MiddleEast)

• Qatar: Doha-headquartered insurer halts new business in Dubai

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Company (QGIRC) has announced that its branch located in Dubai had ceased issuing new insurance policies since Monday, and initiated accordingly the run off of its business. […]

• Egypt: Investment bank eyes insurance market

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53Cairo-headquartered EFG Hermes, an Egyptian investment bank, is considering expanding into the insurance and mortgage sectors after obtaining regulatory approval, its CEO Mr Karim Awad told Reuters in an interview. […]

• Global: Omar Gouda elected president of International Takaful Federation

  on 2018-11-28 at 17:53The International Federation of Takaful and Islamic Insurance Companies has elected Mr Omar Gouda, the managing director of Africa Retakaful, as its president. […]

Global Risk Insights Political Risk for the 21st century

• A true European army is coming

  by Louis Cox-Brusseau on 2018-11-27 at 23:48French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call for the creation of a ‘true European army’ was echoed in dramatic fashion by German chancellor Angela Merkel in mid-November and has brought the debate over a shared European military back into the public eye. This may mark a watershed moment in European politics. The debate has never been far from media headlines during the […]

• Ukraine-Hungary: Beyond passports and languages

  by Luke Bacigalupo on 2018-11-25 at 15:13Relations between Hungary and Ukraine are at a low point. Diplomats have been expelled from both countries following arguments of Ukraine’s language law and Hungary’s issuance of passports in Ukraine. The dispute has implications that go far beyond the two countries’ bilateral relations. The post Ukraine-Hungary: Beyond passports and languages appeared first on Global Risk […]

• Putin’s Middle East gamble

  by Victoria Kelly-Clark on 2018-11-25 at 15:12Since 2015 Russia has used the Syrian civil conflict as a platform to gain power within the Middle East. Engaging militarily and economically with the region, Russia has renewed its place in the global power structure and has invested in securing a share of the Middle East’s energy wealth. The post Putin’s Middle East gamble appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Climate Change: Heating up Arctic competition

  by Jonathan Hall on 2018-11-23 at 13:15Melting sea ice is revitalizing the Arctic’s geopolitical importance. Russia is proactively developing the area with the help of the Chinese government and has more bases than any other nation. Western states are looking to respond and economic competition has already begun, further militarization is likely to follow suit. The post Climate Change: Heating up Arctic competition appeared first on […]

• Can Kosovo’s tariffs on Bosnia and Serbia last?

  by Luke Bacigalupo on 2018-11-23 at 13:12On 21st November, Kosovo imposed a 100% tariff on all goods produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, increasing the 10% tariffs that were imposed on 6th November. The tariffs contradict the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) of which all three territories are signatories. Kosovo has issued similar tariffs before and regularly claims that its products are not treated equally in […]

Canadian Underwriter Insurance and Risk News and Analysis. #1 in Canada

• Why this commercial line is unprofitable

  by Greg Meckbach on 2018-11-27 at 23:29Commercial brokers could see fewer carriers offering directors and officers (D&O) liability in the future. That’s because “market consolidation is something that you might see on the carrier side,” said Ian Fraser, assistant vice president of technology, cyber and professional… The post Why this commercial line is unprofitable appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• What carriers want from this insurtech brokerage

  by Greg Meckbach on 2018-11-27 at 23:05Some insurers are looking for brokers who can help them use big data to customize products for small businesses, an insurtech founder suggests. “Big data is a loose term,” Mark Morissette, founder and CEO of Foxquilt said Tuesday in an… The post What carriers want from this insurtech brokerage appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• How future technology will help brokers, not replace them

  by David Gambrill on 2018-11-27 at 22:21In a future characterized by “the trillion-sensor economy,” data will become the foundation of broker innovation, an insurtech innovator said Monday at the 2018 Top Broker Summit, hosted by Canadian Underwriter in Toronto. To prepare, brokers need to build strategies… The post How future technology will help brokers, not replace them appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• How consolidation can “regenerate” MGAs

  by David Gambrill on 2018-11-27 at 22:03Consolidation could potentially wind up regenerating Canada’s broker channel generally and managing general agents (MGA) specifically, a senior executive told delegates attending the 2018 MGA Symposium in Toronto on Tuesday. Organized by insurance-canada.ca, the event featured a panel of MGA… The post How consolidation can “regenerate” MGAs appeared first on Canadian […]

• Flood watches in effect for British Columbia

  by Greg Meckbach on 2018-11-27 at 21:40VANCOUVER – Drenching rain that has deluged British Columbia’s south coast since Sunday night should begin to relent over the next 24 hours, although Environment Canada says another 40 millimetres of precipitation is expected across parts of the region by… The post Flood watches in effect for British Columbia appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

insuranceNEWS.com.au General insurance and financial services news from Australia and around the world

• Claims low after giant Sydney rainstorm

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-28 at 05:04Insurers appear to have emerged from Sydney’s wettest day for 34 years with relatively few claims to worry about… […]

• Disruptor Huddle raises funds to target ‘stagnant’ industry

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-28 at 04:58Insurtech disruptor Huddle, which offers motor, travel and home products underwritten by Hollard, has raised $19.25 million to accelerate its growth strategy… […]

• Tower reports loss as storms bite

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-28 at 04:36New Zealand insurer Tower has reported a $NZ6.7 million ($6.3 million) loss after the impact of severe storm activity, earthquake provisions and a dispute settlement… […]

• Wet season bushfires blanketing Queensland

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-27 at 05:35The Insurance Council of Australia is monitoring dozens of bushfires that are burning across Queensland, despite the wet season being underway… […]

• Driving positive outcomes: telematics picks up pace

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2018-11-27 at 05:30The transport industry is increasingly willing to invest in telematics and in-cab monitoring, with fleet operators hailing some big insurance savings… […]

InsureZero Blog All you need to know about Insurance

• Patio Design Ideas That Will Transform Your Outdoor Space

  by dereklotts on 2018-11-23 at 20:00Whether it’s winter or summer, a beautiful outdoor space is the perfect place for enjoying the warm rays of sunlight or drinking a cup of tea on a chilly evening. However, for a truly enriching experience, you should introduce several enticing ideas to make your patio more enjoyable, comfortable and stylish for your time spent […] Patio Design Ideas That Will Transform Your Outdoor […]

• How to Ensure the Optimal Water Quality for Your Home

  by Lillian Connors on 2018-11-23 at 12:24There’s been a lot of talk lately about turning our homes green and reducing the energy waste, but it seems that not many people are concerned about the quality of water in their own homes, or at least they’re not discussing it as much,which might pose a problem. It’s extremely important that the water in […] How to Ensure the Optimal Water Quality for Your Home Author: […]

• Should I Involve my EMS Partner in Design for Manufacture

  by David Webb on 2018-11-22 at 10:37Strategic partnerships between Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) brands are quickly becoming the essential drivers of success in the increasingly competitive manufacturing world. Given the ever-fluctuating consumer trends and the demand to innovate, improve, and expedite all processes in the industry for better quality, reliability, and […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, November 28, 2018

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• Owl adds new features to car camera system

  on 2018-11-28 at 09:50… of everyone inside. Having a car cam installed does help somewhat … extremely important when settling insurance matters. The Owl Car Cam is such … break-ins. With the Owl Car Cam, drivers will be … LTE connectivity. Unlike many other car cams in the market, the […]

• Feuds over salary disparity rock the Judiciary

  on 2018-11-28 at 09:29… . They also enjoy group life insurance, car loans and mortgage facilities. Magistrates […]

• UST student in Grab car crash dies

  on 2018-11-28 at 09:06… brain injury he sustained. The car crash that killed the 20 … . Beyond the available road rules, insurance support and safety campaigns in … them crashed into the Grab car. “Our priority is to cooperate […]

• 10 Shocking Takeaways on Public Transit and Commuting From a Month in Cleveland Without a Car

  on 2018-11-28 at 08:34… quot;moves away from [car] ownership and into transportation … routine and lifestyle without car ownership,” Dumaswala said … giving up their car even partially for environmental … them. Annual registration fees. Car insurance. Periodic oil changes. Tires […]

• Christchurch post office saved from closure by volunteers

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