Insurance Roundup, April 8, 2019

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

• Washington Commissioner’s ‘Insurance Fraud Most Wanted’ Suspect Extradited
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:00Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s criminal investigations unit has extradited Kreidler’s “insurance fraud most wanted suspect” Jessica Epler from Pennsylvania to face felony charges of theft and insurance fraud in Spokane County. Epler has been on Kreidler’s most wanted list […]

• Jury Sides with J&J in Latest Talcum-Cancer Claim
  by Margaret Cronin Fisk, Sarah Favot and Jef Feeley on 2019-04-08 at 05:00Johnson & Johnson won the latest trial over claims its iconic baby powder can cause cancer, as a jury in Long Beach, California, rejected a lawsuit brought by a 65-year-old retired teacher who claimed the product was contaminated with asbestos. […]

• Nationwide Insurance CEO Rasmussen to Retire After 10 Years at Helm
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:00Long-time Nationwide Chief Executive Officer Steve Rasmussen plans to retire later in 2019, the company disclosed. Rasmussen’s last official day as CEO will be Oct. 1, 2019, capping more than 10 years leading the Ohio-based insurer. Nationwide noted, however, that […]

• Jackson Sumner & Associates Adds Bull as North Carolina Marketing Rep
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:56Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) has hired Kimberly M. Bull as North Carolina Marketing representative. Bull first began in the insurance industry working in her father’s Nationwide agency. With 25 years of industry experience, she has split that time between […]

• Former N.C. Insurance Chief Goodwin Denies Aiding Indicted Political Donor
  by Emery P. Dalesio on 2019-04-08 at 04:30North Carolina’s former top insurance regulator said Friday he never performed favors for a big-money donor and he relied on staff experts when his agency approved changes benefiting the businessman now charged with trying to bribe the state’s current insurance […]

• Congressman Wants Probe of Fire at Historic Tennessee Social Justice Center
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:05U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is asking for a federal investigation of a fire that destroyed the main office at a Tennessee center that played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Leaders of the Highlander Research and Education Center […]

• Arkansas Judge Refuses to Dismiss Claims Against Opioid Drug Makers
  on 2019-04-08 at 02:22An Arkansas judge has rejected a request to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against three drugmakers that alleges they made false marketing claims about the benefits and risks of opioids, contributing to an increase in opioid abuse that led to overdose […]

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

• Radar Data Analysis Pinpoints Precipitation Risk for Vehicle Fatalities
  by Jim Sams on 2019-04-08 at 05:00A stormy nation is expected to become even stormier, bringing rain and snow that is known to increase the number of vehicle accidents. The exact degree of increased risk has been the subject of numerous studies, but most of them […]

• Boeing to Slash 737 Jet Output as Crash Halts Deliveries
  by Julie Johnsson on 2019-04-08 at 05:00Boeing Co. will cut output of its 737 jetliners by mid-April and is creating a special board panel to review safety and design after two fatal crashes prompted regulators worldwide to ground the newest and best-selling member of the aircraft […]

• Sorry, Laws Protecting Doctors Who Apologize Don’t Lessen Litigation
  on 2019-04-05 at 17:27Laws intended to reduce malpractice litigation by protecting doctors who want to apologize don’t work, according to a new Vanderbilt analysis of proprietary insurance data. It turns out people sue for money and an apology doesn’t change that reality. In […]

• 3 Midwest States Demand More Power over River after Floods
  by Margery A. Beck on 2019-04-05 at 17:00COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Three Midwestern Republican governors of states ravaged by recent flooding on Wednesday demanded more authority over management of the Missouri River system. Following a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, […]

• Yabba Dabba Don’t: California Town Rejects Flintstones House
  by Janie Har on 2019-04-05 at 16:55About the photo: This photo taken Monday shows an aerial view of the Flintstone House in Hillsborough, Calif. The San Francisco Bay Area suburb is suing the owner of the house, saying that she installed dangerous steps, dinosaurs and other […]

• Chicago Will Sue Actor Jussie Smollett after he Refuses to Pay for Police Overtime
  on 2019-04-05 at 16:09LOS ANGELES — Chicago will sue actor Jussie Smollett for the costs of police overtime spent investigating his claims that he was the victim of a hate crime, which prosecutors say were false, a city official said on Thursday. The […]

• FAA Chief Defends 737 MAX Safety Inspectors from Whistleblower
  by David Shepardson on 2019-04-05 at 16:02The acting top U.S. aviation regulator defended the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday from charges by an unnamed agency employee who told congressional investigators that aviation safety inspectors that worked on the certification of now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX may have […]

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog THE POLICYHOLDER’S ADVOCATE®

• How To File A Complaint With The Hawaii Department of Insurance About Your Delaying, Denying and Bad Treating Insurance Company
  by Derek Chaiken on 2019-04-08 at 04:15Hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes are the most common natural disasters to impact the State of Hawaii. The 2018 Hawaii hurricane season was one of the most destructive in recent memory, with six hurricanes hitting the islands. 2018 also brought the lower Puna volcano eruption. Hawaii policyholders should make sure they maintain coverage for damage related…… Continue Reading […]

• Florida Leaders Must Remember Hurricane Michael Policyholders
  by Chip Merlin on 2019-04-07 at 04:15The Washinton Post published a story, Survivors of Hurricane Michael In The Florida Panhandle Fear They Have Been Forgotten. The story is excellent, and it is obvious that the reporter, Joel Achenbach, was at the scene early after the catastrophe because he noted the “towering” debris stored along the roadways. It is always amazing to…… Continue Reading […]

• How to File A Complaint With The South Carolina Department of Insurance About Your Delaying, Denying, and Bad Treating Insurance Company
  by Beaujeaux de Lapouyade on 2019-04-06 at 04:15“The Department of Insurance was created to protect the insurance consumers, public interest, and insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers, enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the state, and regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner.” —The South Carolina Department of Insurance Mission […]

• How To File A Complaint With The Kentucky Department of Insurance About Your Delaying, Denying and Bad Treating Insurance Company
  by Shane Smith on 2019-04-05 at 04:15If you have suffered a property loss and believe that you have been wronged by a delaying, denying, and bad treating insurance company, you have the right to file a complaint with your state insurance commissioner. The Kentucky Department of Insurance regulates the Commonwealth’s insurance market, licenses agents and other insurance professionals, monitors the financial…… Continue […]

• Hidden Damage from Wildfire Claims
  by Derek Chaiken on 2019-04-04 at 04:15Losses from wildfires across the United States over the past decade have added up to $5.1 billion.1 In addition to damage typically expected from fires (smoke, soot, ash, water from fire-fighting hoses and extinguisher chemicals), some homeowners may face the additional risk of damage caused by suppression efforts, specifically aviation-based firefighting. Since 2006, CAL FIRE’s…… […]

• How to File a Complaint with the Alabama Department of Insurance About Your Delaying, Denying, and Bad Treating Insurance Company
  by Ashley Harris on 2019-04-03 at 04:51Alabama policyholders can seek assistance with their insurance claims through the Alabama Department of Insurance website found here. When a policyholder feels they have hit a wall working with the adjuster(s) assigned to their insurance claim, Alabama provides an Online Consumer Complaint Form that can be submitted to the Department of Insurance. The Online Consumer…… Continue Reading […]

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• Australia: Natural treatments lose insurance rebate
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51Since 1 April, Australians have no longer been able to claim a rebate on their private health insurance for natural medicines and treatments such as naturopathy, yoga and Pilates. […]

• SIRC unveils theme for 2019 conference: Winds of Change
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51Preparations are well underway for the 16th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC), which will take place from 29 October to 1 November 2019 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. […]

• Myanmar: 5 foreign insurers clinch provisional insurance licences
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51Five foreign companies have been granted provisional licences to issue life insurance policies through 100/% subsidiaries as the authorities are finally opening up the Myanmar market. […]

• China: Foreign investment in insurance sector to grow
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51China’s move to raise limits on foreign ownership of insurance companies will benefit the country’s insurance industry and the life insurance sector is poised to see expanded foreign investment, according to Mr James Chan, senior financial analyst at AM Best in an episode of AM BestTV. […]

• India: State owned bank to divest shares in life insurer
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51State owned Bank of India has announced that it will sell a 25.05% stake in its insurance joint venture Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance for at least INR11.06bn ($160m). […]

Recent Posts on (MiddleEast)

• Morocco: Competition hits results of listed major insurers
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51Listed Moroccan insurers reported lower technical and net profits for 2018, hit by competition. […]

• UAE: Auto premium discounts withdrawn from drivers with clean records
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51Insurance brokers say that insurers have withdrawn discounts from accident-free drivers, in the wake of motor insurance prices falling in recent months. […]

• Takaful: Islamic insurance contribution rates forecast to rise in next 2-3 years
  on 2019-04-08 at 14:51Takaful premiums globally will keep rising moderately in the next 2-3 years, supporting profitability, Moody’s Investors Service says, with stronger regulations and increased compulsory cover helping to drive the growth. […]

Global Risk Insights Political Risk for the 21st century

• Italy Embraces Belt and Road Initiative
  by David Grant on 2019-04-03 at 18:48On March 23, Italy formally endorsed China’s landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The new arrangement risks riling fellow EU members, the United States and the rest of the G7. It could also see a seismic shift in China’s Europe strategy. Xi Jinping’s increasingly ubiquitous reinvigoration of the Silk Road will result in further involvement in European politics, business and […]

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

• Environmental groups to sue Shell over climate change
  by Greg Meckbach on 2019-04-05 at 21:43THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Climate activists delivered a court summons Friday to oil company Shell in a court case aimed at forcing it to do more to rein in carbon emissions. Friends of the Earth Netherlands, one of the groups… The post Environmental groups to sue Shell over climate change appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Early numbers from privacy commissioners on mandatory breach reporting
  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-05 at 20:20The federal Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has already seen a four-to-five times increase in the number of breaches reported to its office since the mandatory breach notification requirements came into effect last November. On Nov. 1,… The post Early numbers from privacy commissioners on mandatory breach reporting appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Why insurers are not calling it a hard market
  by Greg Meckbach on 2019-04-05 at 20:01Your clients may be paying higher rates but hard market may not be the right way to describe it, speakers suggested at a recent insurance  conference. “I don’t personally know if I would call it a hard market yet. What… The post Why insurers are not calling it a hard market appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Some earthquake deductibles too high: IBC
  by Greg Meckbach on 2019-04-05 at 19:56Brokers are telling the Insurance Bureau of Canada that for some homeowner clients, the deductible on earthquake coverage is so high that the clients could still end up broke after a major tremor. “Right now, the deductible on some of… The post Some earthquake deductibles too high: IBC appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Industry veteran Steve Whitelaw joins Applied Systems
  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-05 at 19:36Applied Systems has appointed Steve Whitelaw as vice president of industry and partner relations for the Canadian marketplace. With more than 20 years of technology leadership and industry relations experience, Whitelaw was previously vice president of IT planning, execution and… The post Industry veteran Steve Whitelaw joins Applied Systems appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

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

• Budget fell short on product rationalisation: FSC
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-08 at 04:11The Federal Budget should have included broader tax relief to encourage the rationalisation of expensive superannuation products, the Financial Services Council says […]

• More insurers defend commissions system
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-08 at 04:10NEOS Life has joined the chorus of industry calls for adviser commissions to be retained […]

• Ditch general advice label, FPA says
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-08 at 04:09The Financial Planning Association wants the term “general advice” scrapped, after a report by the corporate regulator revealed different advice terms confuse consumers […]

• Millennials drawn to online offerings: MetLife
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-08 at 04:08More than one-third of Millennials will visit a life insurer’s website and read online reviews even after receiving a recommendation from a financial adviser, MetLife says […]

• AMP Life Chairman will stay on board post-sale
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-08 at 04:07AMP Life Chairman Trevor Matthews will remain on the board after the business is sold to Resolution Life, while retiring from the AMP board […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, April8, 2019

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• Whatever happened to cool?
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:51… the hours worthwhile. An office car for the safe transport of … spend time at home, health insurance – these are just some of […]

• Area agencies keep an eye on distracted drivers
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:31… driver’s insurance information, Heath returned to his patrol car to, in […]

• Ethanol industry gets welcome news
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:23… stranger’s car. In the age of Uber … Health insurance entitlements have […]

• Family finance: Starting to save early to help self-employed Tank achieve money goals
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:12… the negative due to a car loan of Rs 9 lakh … education and weddings, buying a car, taking a vacation, and creating … to invest for goals Insurance portfolio For life insurance, Tank has a … ,000 a month. For health insurance, Tank has an independent family […]

• Is Wells Fargo stuck in the denial stage of recovery?
  on 2019-04-08 at 01:45… self-reported that 25,000 car loan buyers had their vehicles … bank blamed its outsourced insurance provider, National General Insurance, which underwrote policies […]

• San Juan Islands Sheriff’s Log March 27 – April 2, 2019: Assault on ferry, fire started by roommate, break-in on Decatur Island
  on 2019-04-08 at 01:08… ID, No proof of liability insurance, and warning for speeding in … had been sitting in his car listening to music. A woman … deputy responded to a one car minor accident without injuries on … for no proof of liability insurance and warnings for defective taillights […]

• Ray Dalio: Wealth gap a “national emergency”
  on 2019-04-08 at 00:52… all the excitement of an insurance agency. Dalio’s analysts … . So, like anything, like a car, like anything, a plane, a […]

• IFRS 9: Upscaling standards amid growing confidence
  on 2019-04-08 at 00:49… Federal Government, through the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), have boosted … ), NSIA participation in (ADIC Insurance) and Greenoaks Global Holdings also … or individual policies, car-insurance needs and micro-insurance initiatives are contributing to […]

• Riverview police officer says he will lose job because of injuries from car backing into restaurant
  on 2019-04-08 at 00:36… the full force of the car, and the bar gave way … after he allegedly rammed a car into a Eureka bar on … he will lose his health insurance, will not be offered short […]

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• Joe O’Shea column: ‘Irish people are fools for putting up with expensive living costs’
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:52From Dentistry to Mobile Phones, Car Insurance to Childcare, for the homes we live in to the cars we drive to the clothes we stand up in – if it costs … […]

• How to Save Money in Santa Barbara
  on 2019-04-08 at 02:14You must be one of the 30% who actually work, Pay market value rent / Mortgage, car insurance, medical insurance and buy food with your own hard … […]

• Family finance: Starting to save early to help self-employed Tank achieve money goals
  on 2019-04-08 at 00:56Jay Tank, 25, is self-employed and earns about Rs 1 lakh a month. He lives with his homemaker wife and parents in their house, in Navsari, Gujarat. […]

• Car Insurance : ontario
  on 2019-04-07 at 20:00Not sure this is the sub or not. Long story short, I’m buying a car and am looking for the most reasonable insurance. New graduate so I’m not… […]

• Intercept Pharmaceuticals In (ICPT) Stock Declined While Altrinsic Global Advisors Has Lowered …
  on 2019-04-07 at 19:30… Designed to Enhance Patient Care; 10/04/2018 – Car Insurance Penalties For Distracted Driving Up Nearly 8,000% Since 2011, The Zebra Reports; … […]

• Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Cut Its Allstate (ALL) Holding by $10.51 Million; Stock …
  on 2019-04-07 at 14:15… Cost of $357 Million Pretax; 30/05/2018 – Life360 and Allstate Form Strategic Relationship to Transform Car Insurance and Personal Transportation. […]

• Insurers’ self-reported breaches more than triple after Hayne
  on 2019-04-07 at 13:52Add-on car insurance, credit insurance and poor claims handling faced particular scrutiny. The committee found in the past eight months significant … […]

• The Best Ways To Get And Compare Multiple Car Insurance Quotes
  on 2019-04-07 at 13:52Inevitably, the car insurance topic will be present and owners will tell more about how much they pay and other relevant insurance experiences. […]

• Google and Juneau professionals are helping teachers and students solve problems like a …
  on 2019-04-07 at 13:52… thinking and desired goals through the prism of addressing the correlation between poor credit history and higher car insurance rates in Alaska. […]

• Car Insurance
  on 2019-04-07 at 12:04Explore Car Insurance’s 6 photos on Flickr! … Car Insurance. Follow. Give Pro. insurance real estate. 0 Followers•0 Following. 6 Photos. Joined 2019. […]

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Health Insurance Roundup, April 8, 2019

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

• Health Assured moves into new Manchester office
  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-06 at 11:46Office provides ‘contemplation zones’ for staff […]

• Estate agency Portico launches mortgage and protection service
  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-06 at 11:45Brokers can advise clients on life, CI and IP cover […]

• Scottish Widows pays out over 98% of protection claims
  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-06 at 11:45More than half of female life claims were deaths from cancer […]

• G&M International launches accident and health cover
  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-06 at 11:45Plan offers cover for niche and high-risk occupations […]

• Unum launches enhanced EAP offering
  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-06 at 11:45Service offers new perks, app and wellness content […]

Insurance – Kaiser Health News

• Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
  by Brianna Labuskes on 2019-04-05 at 17:34Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to. […]

Health Insurance News

• Trump mocks migrants, retreats on health care
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:58… conditions are misleading. The Republican health insurance proposals would not have protected […]

• Transcript: Student Association hopefuls Ryan Golden and Kailee Vick sit down with The Daily Orange Editorial Board
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:56… you don’t have the health insurance because you can’t afford […]

• AP FACT CHECK: Trump mocks migrants, retreats on health care
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:34… conditions are misleading. The Republican health insurance proposals would not have protected […]

• Oman’s mandatory health cover plan to spur premium growth
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:34… first announced plans for compulsory health insurance in September 2017, and intends … carry low margins for participating health insurers. ‘Smaller insurers could therefore … likely suppress margins for participating health insurers. It added that some […]

healthinsurance.org Health Insurance Resource Center

• Wyoming health insurance marketplace: history and news of the state’s exchange
  by Michael Rickard on 2019-04-04 at 13:56For 2019, Wyoming once again has just one exchange insurer, but average rates decreased slightly. Pre-subsidy premiums are still the highest in the nation, however. The Wyoming House passed a reinsurance bill in 2019 in an effort to reduce premiums for people who don’t get premium subsidies, but it died in the Senate. […]

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• Major change in insurance claim settlement process on cards; Here is how it will impact you
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:37The policyholder has the option to choose the mode of payout either in a lump sum or in instalments,” says Amit Chhabra, Head- Health Insurance, … […]

• Unlicensed NJ dentist sentenced in $2M health insurance fraud
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:45A Roselle man working as an unlicensed dentist in New York was sentenced Friday to two years in federal prison in a health insurance fraud scheme … […]

• State Sen. Rezin focusing on health care costs, protections
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:30One of Rezin’s bills would require health insurance companies to offer generic alternatives for EpiPens, the brand name of a device that delivers the … […]

• Time for United States to get rid of private health insurance
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:07The 40 private health insurers are taking billions of dollars out of our health care system just for being the middle man, and they are giving millions to … […]

• Health insurers may be allowed to tweak your policy at renewal
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:05“Upfront payment of annual premium has been a deterrent of sorts in availing health insurance. This will help in making health insurance more … […]

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Life Insurance Roundup, April 8, 2019

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Term Life Insurance News

• Bundling insurance with mutual fund SIPs may not be a good idea
  on 2019-04-05 at 14:05… , you are eligible for a term life insurance cover of Rs 3.75 […]

• In a new article, orthopedic doctor Leonard Marchinski explains “All You Need to Know About Hip Replacement Surgeries”
  on 2019-04-05 at 14:00Hip replacement surgery is a complicated procedure that needs special care and attention. In his newest article, orthopaedic doctor Leonard Marchinski explains. LEONARD JOSEPH MARCHINSKI, M.D. (N/A:N/A) WYOMISSING, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, […]

• Health & Fitness Clubs: Worldwide Industry Insights Study, 2019
  on 2019-04-05 at 13:51… the opportunity to enroll in term life insurance, which provides coverage starting at […]

• Column: Five things to know about life insurance
  on 2019-04-05 at 12:57… your family grows or your term life insurance expires, you will want to […]

• IRESS reports 50% increase in IP sales in Q1
  on 2019-04-05 at 09:38… mortgage protection in March and term assurance in January. IRESS also saw […]

Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis Compelo Insurance brings the latest news, analysis and trends within the global insurance industry

• American Family Insurance partners with Neos to launch home protection plans
  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-05 at 12:45This exclusive relationship, the first of its kind for a U.S. insurer, advances American Family’s industry-leading, multi-year effort to provide comprehensive prevention and protection for homeowners. “This value-added The post American Family Insurance partners with Neos to launch home protection plans appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• Beazley adds two new products to e-trading platform
  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-05 at 12:42UK brokers can now access Beazley’s comprehensive service-led cyber product, Beazley Breach Response (BBR), and management liability, which includes directors’ & officers’ (D&O) insurance with limits of liability The post Beazley adds two new products to e-trading platform appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• The Co-operators to acquire Credit Union Advantage Insurance Brokerage
  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-05 at 11:38Simultaneously, CUMIS, a subsidiary of The Co-operators, will become the insurer for coverages presently underwritten by CUPP Services, after the expiry of the current policy terms. According to The post The Co-operators to acquire Credit Union Advantage Insurance Brokerage appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• Japan Post to sell $3.7bn worth shares in Japan Post Insurance
  by BV Swagath on 2019-04-05 at 09:53Japan Post said that it eventually intends to dispose of its entire stake in the Japanese life insurance company. Initially, the conglomerate will look to bring down its The post Japan Post to sell $3.7bn worth shares in Japan Post Insurance appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Keyser Benefits
  by BV Swagath on 2019-04-05 at 01:53Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With roots dating back more than 45 years, Keyser is a full-service benefits brokerage offering life, disability, health and dental, critical The post Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Keyser Benefits appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

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

• New York Life Insurance with No Medical Exams
  by termlifeonline on 2019-04-07 at 13:33Is there Life Insurance coverage available in New York with No Medical Exams required? Yes, in fact, there are several life insurance providers that offer coverage to people living in New York without having to take any doctor exam. For example, ANICO offers healthy individuals up to $249,999 of life insurance with no physical exam […]

• Cremation Insurance for Seniors
  by termlifeonline on 2019-04-04 at 12:46Can seniors get a life insurance policy to cover the cost of their cremation? Yes, there are cremation insurance plans available for senior citizens. In fact, you may purchase a life insurance policy with guaranteed approval for people age 45 to 85 that offers from $2,000 up to $25,000 of insurance coverage which can be […]

Life Insurance – InsuranceNewsNet Your industry. One source.™

• Nationwide Reports Sales Growth In 2018
  by user on 2019-04-05 at 11:01Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news release:. Nationwide reported $47 billion in total sales, up nearly $500 million from 2017, in its 2018 annual report, released today. The company posted $26.9 billion in operating revenue and $1.3 billion in net operating income- more than doubling its NOI from 2017. The post Nationwide Reports Sales Growth In 2018 appeared first on […]

• NAIFA LECP Center Focuses On Long-Term Care Market
  by user on 2019-04-04 at 15:34(FALLS CHURCH, Va.) – The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors has launched the NAIFA Limited & Extended Care… The post NAIFA LECP Center Focuses On Long-Term Care Market 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.

• How this master list of 17 financial goals can help you pick yours
  by Dayna Diamond on 2019-04-07 at 10:00Setting specific financial goals helps control where your money goes. Use this list of 17 top objections from Morningstar to figure out your own targets. The post How this master list of 17 financial goals can help you pick yours appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• Should you spend money where you spend most of your time?
  by Shannah Compton Game on 2019-04-06 at 10:00Spending your money on smart purchases to improve your life can have long-lasting benefits. Use these three steps to see if you’re on the right track. The post Should you spend money where you spend most of your time? appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• Do you need a baby night nurse?
  by Louis Wilson on 2019-04-05 at 10:00Or a night nanny? Or a newborn care specialist? All these titles describe someone who takes care of your baby during the nighttime hours. Here’s what to know. The post Do you need a baby night nurse? appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• Does term life insurance expire?
  by Michael Davis on 2019-04-04 at 10:00Term life insurance doesn’t last forever, so what happens when it expires? Here’s what you should know. The post Does term life insurance expire? 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. […]

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  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. […]

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  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. […]

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• Did Life Insurance Companies Survive the Great Depression?
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:45Life insurance had its beginning in the USA around the middle of the 19th … The life insurance companies certainly failed as it was often just really a … […]

• Strategic Market Intelligence: Insurance Industry in Estonia – SWEDBANK Life Insurance SE, If P&C …
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:15Strategic Market Intelligence: Insurance Industry in Estonia – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022 is latest pipeline review released by HTF MI to … […]

• Honey you bought the wrong life insurance with Broke Millennial’s Erin Lowry
  on 2019-04-08 at 05:09Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial Takes on Investing thought her new hubby was all set when he assured her he had bought life insurance to … […]

• FIRE Community’s Opinion on Life Insurance?
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:40What is your advice regarding life insurance and how should it fit into FI plans? Should I buy life insurance coverage? If not, why? If so, I… […]

• AARP Life Insurance Reviews [Bargain Rates or Rip-off]
  on 2019-04-08 at 04:34Thinking about buying life insurance from AARP? That decision could cost you. You must read this AARP Life Insurance reviews before you apply. […]

• Concentrated Fruit Juice Market By Global Manufacturers, Regions, Type And Application, Forecast To 2024
  on 2019-04-08 at 06:38Concentrated Fruit Juice -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2024 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 8, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Concentrated Fruit Juice Industry Description Wiseguyreports.Com […]

• Azerbaijan’s non-life insurance market continues to grow
  on 2019-04-06 at 07:406 April 2019 11:22 (UTC+04:00) Access to paid information is limited News on the website Trend.az marked as , is available ONLY to subscribers of TREND International News Agency. The username or password you entered is incorrect. User with this login is […]

• PASHA Life once again leads ranking of insurance companies in Azerbaijan on payments
  on 2019-04-05 at 16:545 April 2019 20:28 (UTC+04:00) Access to paid information is limited News on the website Trend.az marked as , is available ONLY to subscribers of TREND International News Agency. The username or password you entered is incorrect. User with this login is […]

• Can NRIs purchase life insurance in India?
  on 2019-04-05 at 14:05… & Accident Life Insurance|coverfox.com Can NRIs buy a life insurance plan? Yes … formalities involved in buying a life insurance plan, global presence will … a life insurance company? Just as premiums, benefits paid from the life insurance companies […]

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Insurance Roundup, April 5, 2019

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

• Insurtech Will Revolutionize Inland Marine by Cutting Costs for Customers, Carriers

  by Dave Higley on 2019-04-04 at 07:13Insurtech advances will soon drive down unacceptably high expense ratios in the inland marine sector, making it possible to insure even hard-to-place, small or one-off inland marine risks at the best possible rates. Carriers and brokers are building Internet-based underwriting […]

• Hub International Acquires Assets of Illinois’ Premiere Risk Management

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:19Chicago-based global insurance broker, Hub International Limited (Hub), has acquired the assets of Premiere Risk Management (PRM). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in the Chicagoland area, PRM is a full-service commercial insurance broker providing all lines of […]

• U.S. Safety Agency Nixes International Car Window Safety Standards Proposed Under Obama

  by David Shepardson on 2019-04-04 at 05:00The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it was dropping a 2012 proposal to harmonize U.S. vehicle window safety standards with international rules. Under the Obama administration, the auto safety agency known as NHTSA proposed adopting international rules […]

• IA Capital Group Raises $150 Million for Insurtech Investing

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:00IA Capital Group, an insurtech-focused venture capital firm, said it has raised $150 million across three funds. The three funds are Inter-Atlantic Stonybrook Insurtech Ventures, focusing on property/casualty insurtech; Inter-Atlantic G Fund, focusing on life/annuity/retirement insurtech; and Inter-Atlantic Ivy, focusing […]

• Mercury Insurance Expands Cyber Coverage to Georgia Homeowners, Renters

  on 2019-04-04 at 04:56Mercury Insurance has launched a home cyber protection offering for homeowners and renters in Georgia. The new coverage will provide Mercury policyholders with cyber insurance protection that includes payment and security options for computer and home system attacks, cyber extortion, […]

• Officials Open Mississippi Floodgate to Handle River Flooding

  by Jeff Amy on 2019-04-04 at 04:41Officials have finally pulled the plug to allow an unusual flood trapped inside a levee system in Mississippi to drain, but it could be weeks before waters fully recede. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a floodgate Monday that […]

• Florida Gov to Form Opioid Task Force

  by Mike Schneider on 2019-04-04 at 04:36Florida’s Office of Drug Control will be re-established in the governor’s office and a state task force on drug abuse will be set up to provide a unified vision for battling the state’s opioid epidemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday. […]

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

• How to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer on Roads

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:00It’s a big question for many people in traffic-dense cities like Los Angeles: When will self-driving cars arrive? But following a series of high-profile accidents in the United States, safety issues could bring the autonomous dream to a screeching halt. […]

• FAA Launches New Review of Boeing 737 MAX to Ensure Safety

  by David Shepardson on 2019-04-04 at 05:00WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said late on Wednesday it is launching a new review of the safety of the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX that will be headed by a formal top U.S. safety official. The FAA said it […]

• Dogs are No. 1 at Causing Insurance Claims, but Bedbugs a Growing Menace

  by Jim Sams on 2019-04-04 at 05:00Dogs remain the undisputed champions at generating insurance claims, deer, birds and cats are doing their amount of mayhem as well, and bedbugs are a growing liability for insurers, according to a review of 470,000 insurance claims over five years […]

• California Dam’s Rebuilt Spillway ‘Performing as Expected’ During 1st Water Release

  on 2019-04-03 at 17:11OROVILLE, Calif. — Water rushed down the rebuilt spillway at the nation’s tallest dam for the first time since it crumbled in heavy rain two years ago and drove hundreds of thousands of California residents from their homes over fears […]

• Judge Orders PG&E to Hold Dividends to Pay for Efforts to reduce Wildfire Risks

  by Jim Christie on 2019-04-03 at 16:44SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that PG&E Corp cannot resume dividends and must use the money to reduce wildfire risk in California, stopping short of more costly measures he proposed earlier this year. The new […]

• FDA Warns of Potential Seizure Risk in Some Users of E-cigarettes

  by Saumya Sibi Joseph on 2019-04-03 at 16:34The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned of potential safety risks from the use of e-cigarettes after it found certain users had suffered from seizures. The announcement here comes at a time when the regulator is aiming to […]

• Boeing Software Under Scrutiny as Ethiopia Prepares Crash Report

  on 2019-04-03 at 16:28Boeing anti-stall software forced down the nose of a doomed Ethiopian jet even after pilots had turned it off, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as investigators scrutinize the role played by technology and crew in the fatal March 10 crash. […]

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog THE POLICYHOLDER’S ADVOCATE®

• Hidden Damage from Wildfire Claims

  by Derek Chaiken on 2019-04-04 at 04:15Losses from wildfires across the United States over the past decade have added up to $5.1 billion.1 In addition to damage typically expected from fires (smoke, soot, ash, water from fire-fighting hoses and extinguisher chemicals), some homeowners may face the additional risk of damage caused by suppression efforts, specifically aviation-based firefighting. Since 2006, CAL FIRE’s…… […]

• How to File a Complaint with the Alabama Department of Insurance About Your Delaying, Denying, and Bad Treating Insurance Company

  by Ashley Harris on 2019-04-03 at 04:51Alabama policyholders can seek assistance with their insurance claims through the Alabama Department of Insurance website found here. When a policyholder feels they have hit a wall working with the adjuster(s) assigned to their insurance claim, Alabama provides an Online Consumer Complaint Form that can be submitted to the Department of Insurance. The Online Consumer…… Continue Reading […]

• After an Appraisal Award is Signed, Can One Side Unilaterally Change It?

  by J. Ryan Fowler on 2019-04-02 at 04:15With appraisal becoming more popular in first-party insurance cases, I often get asked: When is the appraisal completed? As most answers for a first party insurance case – it depends on the policy. Recently a Federal District Court in Florida was asked to determine which of two apprasial awards was final and enforceable.1 The insureds…… Continue Reading […]

• Understanding Commercial and Residential Ordinance and Law Coverage as Explained by Christopher Boggs

  by Chip Merlin on 2019-04-01 at 04:15Ordinance and Law Coverage generates a lot of questions whenever I give a speech about the numerous building codes which impact construction. Christopher Boggs is a great insurance educator. Two chapters from his book, Wow! I Never Knew That!: 12 of the Most Misunderstood and Misused P&C Insurance Coverages, Concepts and Exclusions, provide some of the…… Continue Reading […]

Recent Posts on (eDaily)

• India: Draft rules issued for claims payout in instalments

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19Policyholders of personal accident and benefit-based health insurance plans soon can choose to receive claims in regular instalments or a lump sum amount or a combination of both. The IRDAI has issued draft guidelines allowing such claim settlements. […]

• InsurTech: Speed triumphs over scale for digitally savvy insurers

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19Achieving ‘economies of speed’ is much more important in today’s digitally-powered environment than developing the traditional notion of ‘economies of scale’, according to Google’s financial services lead for Singapore Duncan Foster. This would mean being opportunity-driven and having the ability to test and learn in a rapid manner. […]

• Final call for nominations – Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19This is the final call for nominations to be recognised as Asia’s best in the life insurance sector. The closing date to submit your entries for the 4th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards is 12 April 2019. […]

• Australia: FY2020 Budget slammed for failing to boost resilience

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19The government announced that it is allocating A$3.1bn ($2.2bn) over the next five years to a North Queensland Flood Recovery Package, most of which would help farmers affected by the February floods in Queensland. […]

• China: Pan-African investment insurer wants to partner Sinosure

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) is helping to spur Africa’s economic growth, the Pan-African investment insurer, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), said. […]

Recent Posts on (MiddleEast)

• Algeria: Takaful law expected to be enacted by yearend

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19A law governing takaful should be promulgated by the end of this year, according to Mr Nacer Sais, CEO of the National Insurance Company (SAA). […]

• UAE: Takaful pushes premium growth into positive territory in 2018

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19Total gross written contributions chalked up by takaful firms in the UAE increased by 6% to AED3.7bn ($1bn), up from AED3.5bn in 2017, according to Mr Safder Jaffer, Dubai-based managing director & principal for Middle East & Africa at Milliman, a global provider of actuarial and related services. […]

• Morocco: Talks break down between intermediaries and insurers

  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19The Moroccan Union of Insurance Agents and Brokers (UMAC) has announced the failure of talks with the Moroccan Federation of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies (FMSAR). […]

Global Risk Insights Political Risk for the 21st century

• Italy Embraces Belt and Road Initiative

  by David Grant on 2019-04-03 at 18:48On March 23, Italy formally endorsed China’s landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The new arrangement risks riling fellow EU members, the United States and the rest of the G7. It could also see a seismic shift in China’s Europe strategy. Xi Jinping’s increasingly ubiquitous reinvigoration of the Silk Road will result in further involvement in European politics, business and […]

• European Union: Renaissance or Sturm und Drang

  by Kirk Samson on 2019-04-01 at 23:39French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Renaissance. This article examines the potential business risks this proposal portends for foreign investors. The post European Union: Renaissance or Sturm und Drang appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Kazakhstan: A new dawn?

  by Rebecca Emerick on 2019-04-01 at 21:25Kazakhstan’s leader Nazarbayev resigned from the Presidency after 3 decades to become Chairman of the Security Council and leader of the ruling party. The post Kazakhstan: A new dawn? appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Fake news in Asian politics

  by Borja Fernandez on 2019-04-01 at 20:10Asian politics has been riddled with dissemination of rumours and fake news harboured by social media over the past decade. The post Fake news in Asian politics appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

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

• Long-range weather forecast: more flood claims for the P&C industry

  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-03 at 20:23Coastal flooding is expected to increase in many areas of Canada, bringing with it increased risk of damage to coastal infrastructure, according to a report released Tuesday by the federal government. “Local sea level is projected to rise, and increase… The post Long-range weather forecast: more flood claims for the P&C industry appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• CSIO announces new board chair

  by David Gambrill on 2019-04-03 at 20:18Sean Christie has been elected chairman of the board at the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO). Christie is the chief information officer and vice president of information services at Gore Mutual Insurance Company. He has been a director… The post CSIO announces new board chair appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• How AIG’s exit puts the squeeze on Alberta

  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-03 at 20:09The 5% cap on auto rate increases in Alberta is causing the market to tighten, and AIG Canada’s recent decision to pull out of writing personal lines business in Canada is not helping the situation. “While AIG has not been… The post How AIG’s exit puts the squeeze on Alberta appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• CU Total Loss Series: How to reduce auto total loss cycle times by a week

  by David Gambrill on 2019-04-03 at 20:03Meet Jane Doe, a total loss survivor. The front end of her car was demolished when she tried to turn left at a busy intersection. She was hit by a driver who was talking on his cell phone while running… The post CU Total Loss Series: How to reduce auto total loss cycle times by a week appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Over half of Ontario cannabis store openings delayed

  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-03 at 19:35Customers lined up at Ontario’s first brick-and-mortar cannabis stores on Monday, but fewer than half of the province’s government-licensed outlets were ready to open. The Progressive Conservative government had planned to have 25 private stores launch on April 1, but… The post Over half of Ontario cannabis store openings delayed appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

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

• Product reforms passed: How they affect insurance

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-04 at 05:50Product design and distribution laws that aim to boost consumer protections have passed Parliament in the final sitting days before the expected federal election… […]

• Weathermen watching out for Wallace

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-04 at 05:42A tropical low presently off the northwest of the Top End could develop into a cyclone as early as tomorrow, the Bureau of Meteorology said today… […]

• NZ considers earthquake warning system

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-04 at 05:41New Zealand’s Earthquake Commission has launched research into the development of an earthquake early warning system… […]

• Falling trust: Hayne horrors hit brokers

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-03 at 05:33Brokers are facing declining trust levels following the Hayne royal commission, and more businesses are buying at least part of their cover in the direct market, the annual Vero SME Insurance Index released today shows… […]

• Hollard launches support campaign – Long Live Brokers!

  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-03 at 05:30Hollard Commercial Insurance has launched a year-long campaign to support insurance brokers and “promote the good work they do”… […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, April 5, 2019

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• Safest Caribbean Islands

  on 2019-04-04 at 06:29… areas at night, purchase travel insurance (we use World Nomads), and … around is by renting a car.  Where to Stay in Turks … , passport theft, petty theft, and car break-ins have been reported … , and if you rent a car, don’t go offroading unless […]

• How To Shop Online For Car Insurance In a Pleasant And…

  on 2019-04-04 at 06:29… how to shop online for car insurance and get the best … he can afford spending on car insurance. This will help to decide … or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. For more … how_to_shop_online_for_car_insurance_in_a_pleasant_and_effective […]

• U.S. Safety Agency Nixes International Car Window Safety Standards Proposed Under Obama

  on 2019-04-04 at 06:11… performance requirements in place for car windows to reduce injuries resulting … to date? Get the latest insurance news sent straight to your […]

• How to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer on Roads

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:57… perception algorithms, which allow the car to “understand” what it “ … in the system before the car hits the road. Perception algorithms … accident between a self-driving car and a pedestrian in … to date? Get the latest insurance news sent straight to your […]

• Murder victim oil worker Steven Donaldson was in a cash dispute at the time of his death, court hears

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:51… dispute over a written-off car, a murder trial heard yesterday … bought her a Volkswagen Scirocco car. Miss Malley told the trial … money for the insurance, the insurance money for the car that had been […]

• Will Healthy Holly Be The Downfall Of Baltimore’s Mayor?

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:49… BlueShield, and a state car insurance fund for possible wrongdoing. … quasi-public Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund. Its former … leadership role at the car insurance fund in 2015, eventually … McCurdy, stressing that the car insurance fund never received or […]

• Are you prepared for the unexpected this Easter?

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:34… assets like your house and car. The funds can also … , or to customise your car so you can still travel … between two types of disability insurance: Occupation-based disablement: This … . In general, most disability insurance companies will calculate your premium […]

• Longboarding Teenager Escapes with Minor Injuries After Striking Car in Intersection

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:24… of vehicle insurance, so any damages the owner of the car incurred […]

• Insurance Experts Explain The Importance Of Uninsured And…

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:15… uninsured motorist insurance, underinsured motorist insurance will cover … that carries little insurance. UMI insurance will kick in … money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit http:… nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. For […]

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• NY man charged for pretending to be auto insurance broker

  on 2019-04-04 at 03:56… dealerships throughout Brooklyn to dupe unsuspecting car buyers into believing that he was an insurance broker capable of obtaining car insurance … […]

• State farm personal articles policy claim

  on 2019-04-04 at 02:59Skip to Main Content State Farm offers rideshare insurance that extends the coverages from your personal car insurance policy to cover you while you … […]

• How Does Car Insurance Work in an Accident?

  on 2019-04-04 at 01:07Car accidents often end in damage and confusion. This definitive guide lets you know the process behind how car insurance works in an accident. […]

• ‘Healthy Holly’, once lucrative, now bane of Baltimore mayor

  on 2019-04-04 at 01:07Krabbe left his leadership role at the car insurance fund in 2015, eventually becoming a director of Pugh’s inaugural committee in 2016 and then … […]

• Jeffrey Baird

  on 2019-04-04 at 00:43Get a free quote now! Jeffrey Baird is your local Plano, TX Allstate agent; offering insurance for auto, life, home and more. […]

• How To Shop Online For Car Insurance In a Pleasant And Effective Way

  on 2019-04-03 at 23:03Clients must know how much money he can afford spending on car insurance. This will help to decide which policies to buy and the coverage levels. […]

• Used Car Insurance

  on 2019-04-03 at 21:55Quote will be based on PORSCHE BOXSTER GTS (981) PDK E6 registered in year 2015. Please fill in the main driver details for an exact quote. […]

• Young ‘Shinshinim’ Bring Israel to America

  on 2019-04-03 at 21:45Organizations split the costs of their shinshinim (airfare, a modest monthly stipend, rental car, insurance, etc.) with the Jewish Agency. The Jewish … […]

• Auto Insurance Worldwide

  on 2019-04-03 at 21:40Are you an expat in need of international car insurance? At Clements Worldwide, we offer affordable, flexible coverage options. Get your free quote! […]

• Luxury Cars and Add-on Covers: How Well They Go Alongside

  on 2019-04-03 at 21:33Buying car insurance for a high-end car is not rocket science. The best part is the Indian insurance sector has been flooded with end numbers of plans … […]

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Health Insurance Roundup, April 5, 2019

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

• Antidepressant prescriptions double in a decade

  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-03 at 10:00NHS figures also show 69% increase in use of diabetes medication […]

• Apple Watch heart monitor app ‘could increase GP workloads’

  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-03 at 09:59App can identify irregularities in heart rhythm […]

• Old Mutual Wealth pays 96.2% of critical illness claims

  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-03 at 09:57Figure has risen by almost 6% since 2016 […]

• AI ‘could predict when people with chronic illnesses will die’

  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-03 at 09:55New tool is 10% more reliable than existing systems, researchers claim […]

• Probate fee increase delayed by Brexit

  by Nigel Lowry on 2019-04-03 at 09:54Estates granted temporary reprieve from ‘stealth tax&rsquo […]

Health Insurance News

• Michael Bennet has prostate cancer, but still plans White House bid

  on 2019-04-04 at 07:14… that all Americans have good health insurance. “The reason I wanted … is for people to have health insurance and to have primary care […]

• AIA and Singtel collaborate to drive wellness in Singapore

  on 2019-04-04 at 07:12… preferred provider of life and health insurance solutions. On the record “We […]

• The pros and cons of private health insurance as you age

  on 2019-04-04 at 07:10… for private health insurance? Does private health insurance guarantee access … are risk-rated, health insurance in Australia is … David, said private health insurance customers cited ” … Topics: older-people, health-insurance, health-administration, health- […]

• Obamacare fight obscures America’s real health care crisis: Money

  on 2019-04-04 at 03:51… get the cost of health insurance down until we get … get the cost of health insurance down until we get … been to encourage less expensive health insurance plans, which are cheaper … states do through programs backstopping health insurers’ large costs. These […]

healthinsurance.org Health Insurance Resource Center

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

  by Michael Rickard on 2019-04-01 at 20:49All five exchange insurers in Oregon will remain in the exchange in 2019, with Kaiser and PacificSource expanding their coverage areas. Average premiums in the exchange will see single-digit increases in 2019 (and a decrease for PacificSource) but the rate changes would be considerably smaller if the individual mandate penalty wasn’t being eliminated. Oregon is also considering a future move back […]

• Short-term health insurance in North Dakota

  by Steve Anderson on 2019-04-01 at 13:38North Dakota limits short-term health insurance plans to durations of no more than 185 days. One non-underwritten renewal is allowed (and insurers are required to offer it), so the plan duration can be up to 12 months. […]

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

  by Louise Norris on 2019-04-01 at 10:24Medica exited the ND exchange at the end of 2017 because CSR funding hadn’t been committed. But for 2019, insurers were allowed to add the cost of CSR to on-exchange silver plans, and Medica rejoined the exchange. North Dakota is one of just a few states where exchange enrollment increased every year from 2014 through 2018, although it declined slightly in 2019 […]

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• DENIS JJUUKO: #OutToLunch Lubowa hospital: Why we need the national health insurance scheme

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:26Yet it shouldn’t be like that at all if the country started a health insurance scheme for the majority of its people. Assuming there are 20 million people … […]

• Delgado proposes public health insurance option

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:26Delgado proposes public health insurance option … individual and small business health insurance exchanges, using Medicare physician networks … […]

• Health care changes still sorely needed

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:15Health insurance entitlements have become the new third rail of politics. Many members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, are so … […]

• Kaplan property and casualty louisiana

  on 2019-04-04 at 04:33Get your Life and Health insurance licenses in Louisiana with training from Kaplan Financial Education. Find Out More. g. […]

• Is private health insurance worth it for older Australians?

  on 2019-04-04 at 03:13Whether or not to get private health insurance is usually a decision you might expect people in their 20s and 30s to be grappling with, but what about … […]

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Life Insurance Roundup, April 5, 2019

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Term Life Insurance News

• Why is insulin so expensive? The absurd cost of a diabetes drug, explained – Vox.com

  on 2019-04-03 at 23:05… , told Vox. “We need long-term assurance that manufacturers will be held […]

Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis Compelo Insurance brings the latest news, analysis and trends within the global insurance industry

• Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance leverages GuidewireInsuranceNow

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-03 at 15:31This move will enable OKFB Insurance to adapt quickly to changing market demands and enhance customer service. OKFB Insurance has been managing InsuranceNow on premises since 2007 to The post Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance leverages GuidewireInsuranceNow appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• LV= partners with Zap-Map to boost release of UK’s first electric car insurance policy

  by Peter Littlejohns on 2019-04-03 at 11:57Liverpool Victoria (LV=) has partnered with charge point locator Zap-Map to bring the UK’s first electric car insurance to market. The cover extends to home charging cables and The post LV= partners with Zap-Map to boost release of UK’s first electric car insurance policy appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• Integrity Marketing to acquire MultiState Insurance Center

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-03 at 08:29MultiState Insurance Center is based in Grand Haven, Michigan, and is a second-generation, family-owned and operated agency offering insurance in Medicare Supplement and Final Expense specialties. Launched in The post Integrity Marketing to acquire MultiState Insurance Center appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• QBE Insurance Group releases new Energy Policy

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-03 at 08:23Group CEO, Pat Regan, said the Policy makes clear QBE’s support for the objectives of the Paris Agreement and underscores the Group’s commitment to acting on climate change, The post QBE Insurance Group releases new Energy Policy appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

• WebBank completes acquisition of National Partners

  by Surya Rao Akella on 2019-04-03 at 08:23With a proprietary technology platform, National Partners provides commercial insurance premium finance solutions for top‐tier national insurance brokerages, independent insurance agencies and insureds in key markets throughout the The post WebBank completes acquisition of National Partners appeared first on Compelo Insurance – Latest industry news and analysis. […]

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

• United Omaha versus John Hancock Final Expense Insurance

  by termlifeonline on 2019-04-01 at 13:05Which type of life insurance plan is best for covering your final expenses? If you need final expense life insurance coverage you may want to compare United of Omaha versus John Hancock – two of the more well-known providers of final expense insurance plans. Both insurers are highly rated, with an “A+” (Superior) financial strength […]

Life Insurance – InsuranceNewsNet Your industry. One source.™

• Could You Sell A Life Insurance Policy To Al Bundy?

  by John Hilton on 2019-04-03 at 16:17Al Bundy would not be a good life insurance prospect, but Jay Pritchett would be a warm one. The two iconic television characters played by actor Ed O’Neill represent the hot and cold of prospecting, said Vikram Kamath, director of the LIMRA Center of Excellence for Analytics. The post Could You Sell A Life Insurance Policy To Al Bundy? appeared first on InsuranceNewsNet. […]

• Life Insurers Endorse Legislation To Boost Americans’ Retirement Security

  by user on 2019-04-02 at 12:23The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release:. American Council of Life Insurers President and CEO Susan Neely announced today ACLI’s support for the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act that was introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Ron Wyden. Many of RESA’s key retirement… The post Life Insurers Endorse Legislation To […]

• Penn Mutual Adds Guaranteed Convertible Term And Protection Non-Convertible Term

  by user on 2019-04-01 at 19:40The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 1000 Company, introduces its latest term life insurance products, Guaranteed Convertible Term SM and Protection Non-Convertible Term SM, offering consumers two powerful term life insurance options. Guaranteed Convertible Term offers guaranteed death benefit protection for 10-, 15-, 20- or 30- year terms,… The post Penn Mutual Adds Guaranteed […]

• Nearly Half Of Americans More Likely To Buy Simplified Underwritten Life Insurance

  by user on 2019-04-01 at 19:10Almost half of Americans (47 percent) say they are more likely to buy life insurance using simplified underwriting, which generally means getting coverage more quickly and without a medical exam, versus traditional underwriting approaches, according to new findings from the 2019 Insurance Barometer Study. The post Nearly Half Of Americans More Likely To Buy Simplified Underwritten Life Insurance […]

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

• Preparing for a life insurance medical exam

  by Haven Life on 2019-04-03 at 10:00A life insurance medical exam is one tool your insurer uses to determine the very best rate you qualify for. Here’s how you can be ready for yours. The post Preparing for a life insurance medical exam appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• How to live a work-optional life with Tanja Hester

  by Dayna Diamond on 2019-04-02 at 10:00Tanja Hester’s new book, Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way, is designed to help you achieve a greater level of financial independence. The post How to live a work-optional life with Tanja Hester appeared first on Blog | Haven Life | Life insurance & Personal Finance Tips. […]

• What freelancers need to know about life insurance

  by Dayna Diamond on 2019-04-01 at 10:00Many freelancers don’t consider life insurance because they’re not aware of their options or because their partner has coverage through their employer. The post What freelancers need to know about 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

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• John a Cook v. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan, 341330

  on 2019-04-04 at 05:07Table of Authorities for John a Cook v. Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan, […]

• 4 reasons why whole life insurance is a good investment product

  on 2019-04-04 at 04:30But if you’re seeking to secure your life and the future of your family from any eventuality, you might as well invest in a whole life insurance product that … […]

• Life insurers key drivers in region

  on 2019-04-04 at 04:30“We tend to talk a lot about China and what that investor base is doing, but really, it’s the life insurance investor base in north Asia that’s the real driver … […]

• is life insurance with a savings option considered a pension/retirement account?

  on 2019-04-04 at 03:49is life insurance with a savings option considered a pension/retirement … No, a whole life insurance policy is not a qualified retirement account or a … […]

• Assignment of life insurance policy

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• London Life insurance company to be called Canada Life

  on 2019-04-03 at 22:52London Life, the iconic insurance company that carried the … two other insurance firms under a single banner, Canada Life. … companies, Great-West Life, Canada Life and London Life are celebrating the …  at the historic London Life building on Queens Avenue […]

• Insurance giant Great-West Life changing name to Canada Life

  on 2019-04-03 at 18:04… Winnipeg insurance company is changing its name. Great-West Life, which … Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life brands. Canada Life’s … READ MORE: Great-West Life locations close in Winnipeg due … homeless, some with no insurance © 2019 Global News, a […]

• Lerner and Rowe® 2nd Year Sponsors of Tucson #LovePup Family Fest

  on 2019-04-03 at 10:30Lerner and Rowe Gives Back announces second year sponsorship of Tucson #LovePup Family Fest in conjunction with the #LovePup Foundation and iHeartMedia. TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Arizona law firm non-profit, […]

• Everest Insurance Hires King to Life Sciences Team in Massachusetts

  on 2019-04-02 at 14:02Everest Insurance has hired Jennifer King to its Life Sciences … provider of reinsurance and insurance, operating for more … various operating affiliates. Everest Insurance markets property, casualty, … companies. Source: Everest Insurance Want to stay up […]

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Insurance Roundup, April 4, 2019

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

• Insurtech Will Revolutionize Inland Marine by Cutting Costs for Customers, Carriers
  by Dave Higley on 2019-04-04 at 07:13Insurtech advances will soon drive down unacceptably high expense ratios in the inland marine sector, making it possible to insure even hard-to-place, small or one-off inland marine risks at the best possible rates. Carriers and brokers are building Internet-based underwriting […]

• Hub International Acquires Assets of Illinois’ Premiere Risk Management
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:19Chicago-based global insurance broker, Hub International Limited (Hub), has acquired the assets of Premiere Risk Management (PRM). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in the Chicagoland area, PRM is a full-service commercial insurance broker providing all lines of […]

• U.S. Safety Agency Nixes International Car Window Safety Standards Proposed Under Obama
  by David Shepardson on 2019-04-04 at 05:00The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it was dropping a 2012 proposal to harmonize U.S. vehicle window safety standards with international rules. Under the Obama administration, the auto safety agency known as NHTSA proposed adopting international rules […]

• IA Capital Group Raises $150 Million for Insurtech Investing
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:00IA Capital Group, an insurtech-focused venture capital firm, said it has raised $150 million across three funds. The three funds are Inter-Atlantic Stonybrook Insurtech Ventures, focusing on property/casualty insurtech; Inter-Atlantic G Fund, focusing on life/annuity/retirement insurtech; and Inter-Atlantic Ivy, focusing […]

• Mercury Insurance Expands Cyber Coverage to Georgia Homeowners, Renters
  on 2019-04-04 at 04:56Mercury Insurance has launched a home cyber protection offering for homeowners and renters in Georgia. The new coverage will provide Mercury policyholders with cyber insurance protection that includes payment and security options for computer and home system attacks, cyber extortion, […]

• Officials Open Mississippi Floodgate to Handle River Flooding
  by Jeff Amy on 2019-04-04 at 04:41Officials have finally pulled the plug to allow an unusual flood trapped inside a levee system in Mississippi to drain, but it could be weeks before waters fully recede. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a floodgate Monday that […]

• Florida Gov to Form Opioid Task Force
  by Mike Schneider on 2019-04-04 at 04:36Florida’s Office of Drug Control will be re-established in the governor’s office and a state task force on drug abuse will be set up to provide a unified vision for battling the state’s opioid epidemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday. […]

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

• How to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer on Roads
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:00It’s a big question for many people in traffic-dense cities like Los Angeles: When will self-driving cars arrive? But following a series of high-profile accidents in the United States, safety issues could bring the autonomous dream to a screeching halt. […]

• FAA Launches New Review of Boeing 737 MAX to Ensure Safety
  by David Shepardson on 2019-04-04 at 05:00WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said late on Wednesday it is launching a new review of the safety of the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX that will be headed by a formal top U.S. safety official. The FAA said it […]

• Dogs are No. 1 at Causing Insurance Claims, but Bedbugs a Growing Menace
  by Jim Sams on 2019-04-04 at 05:00Dogs remain the undisputed champions at generating insurance claims, deer, birds and cats are doing their amount of mayhem as well, and bedbugs are a growing liability for insurers, according to a review of 470,000 insurance claims over five years […]

• California Dam’s Rebuilt Spillway ‘Performing as Expected’ During 1st Water Release
  on 2019-04-03 at 17:11OROVILLE, Calif. — Water rushed down the rebuilt spillway at the nation’s tallest dam for the first time since it crumbled in heavy rain two years ago and drove hundreds of thousands of California residents from their homes over fears […]

• Judge Orders PG&E to Hold Dividends to Pay for Efforts to reduce Wildfire Risks
  by Jim Christie on 2019-04-03 at 16:44SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that PG&E Corp cannot resume dividends and must use the money to reduce wildfire risk in California, stopping short of more costly measures he proposed earlier this year. The new […]

• FDA Warns of Potential Seizure Risk in Some Users of E-cigarettes
  by Saumya Sibi Joseph on 2019-04-03 at 16:34The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned of potential safety risks from the use of e-cigarettes after it found certain users had suffered from seizures. The announcement here comes at a time when the regulator is aiming to […]

• Boeing Software Under Scrutiny as Ethiopia Prepares Crash Report
  on 2019-04-03 at 16:28Boeing anti-stall software forced down the nose of a doomed Ethiopian jet even after pilots had turned it off, sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as investigators scrutinize the role played by technology and crew in the fatal March 10 crash. […]

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog THE POLICYHOLDER’S ADVOCATE®

• Hidden Damage from Wildfire Claims
  by Derek Chaiken on 2019-04-04 at 04:15Losses from wildfires across the United States over the past decade have added up to $5.1 billion.1 In addition to damage typically expected from fires (smoke, soot, ash, water from fire-fighting hoses and extinguisher chemicals), some homeowners may face the additional risk of damage caused by suppression efforts, specifically aviation-based firefighting. Since 2006, CAL FIRE’s…… […]

• How to File a Complaint with the Alabama Department of Insurance About Your Delaying, Denying, and Bad Treating Insurance Company
  by Ashley Harris on 2019-04-03 at 04:51Alabama policyholders can seek assistance with their insurance claims through the Alabama Department of Insurance website found here. When a policyholder feels they have hit a wall working with the adjuster(s) assigned to their insurance claim, Alabama provides an Online Consumer Complaint Form that can be submitted to the Department of Insurance. The Online Consumer…… Continue Reading […]

• After an Appraisal Award is Signed, Can One Side Unilaterally Change It?
  by J. Ryan Fowler on 2019-04-02 at 04:15With appraisal becoming more popular in first-party insurance cases, I often get asked: When is the appraisal completed? As most answers for a first party insurance case – it depends on the policy. Recently a Federal District Court in Florida was asked to determine which of two apprasial awards was final and enforceable.1 The insureds…… Continue Reading […]

• Understanding Commercial and Residential Ordinance and Law Coverage as Explained by Christopher Boggs
  by Chip Merlin on 2019-04-01 at 04:15Ordinance and Law Coverage generates a lot of questions whenever I give a speech about the numerous building codes which impact construction. Christopher Boggs is a great insurance educator. Two chapters from his book, Wow! I Never Knew That!: 12 of the Most Misunderstood and Misused P&C Insurance Coverages, Concepts and Exclusions, provide some of the…… Continue Reading […]

Recent Posts on (eDaily)

• India: Draft rules issued for claims payout in instalments
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19Policyholders of personal accident and benefit-based health insurance plans soon can choose to receive claims in regular instalments or a lump sum amount or a combination of both. The IRDAI has issued draft guidelines allowing such claim settlements. […]

• InsurTech: Speed triumphs over scale for digitally savvy insurers
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19Achieving ‘economies of speed’ is much more important in today’s digitally-powered environment than developing the traditional notion of ‘economies of scale’, according to Google’s financial services lead for Singapore Duncan Foster. This would mean being opportunity-driven and having the ability to test and learn in a rapid manner. […]

• Final call for nominations – Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19This is the final call for nominations to be recognised as Asia’s best in the life insurance sector. The closing date to submit your entries for the 4th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards is 12 April 2019. […]

• Australia: FY2020 Budget slammed for failing to boost resilience
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19The government announced that it is allocating A$3.1bn ($2.2bn) over the next five years to a North Queensland Flood Recovery Package, most of which would help farmers affected by the February floods in Queensland. […]

• China: Pan-African investment insurer wants to partner Sinosure
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) is helping to spur Africa’s economic growth, the Pan-African investment insurer, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), said. […]

Recent Posts on (MiddleEast)

• Algeria: Takaful law expected to be enacted by yearend
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19A law governing takaful should be promulgated by the end of this year, according to Mr Nacer Sais, CEO of the National Insurance Company (SAA). […]

• UAE: Takaful pushes premium growth into positive territory in 2018
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19Total gross written contributions chalked up by takaful firms in the UAE increased by 6% to AED3.7bn ($1bn), up from AED3.5bn in 2017, according to Mr Safder Jaffer, Dubai-based managing director & principal for Middle East & Africa at Milliman, a global provider of actuarial and related services. […]

• Morocco: Talks break down between intermediaries and insurers
  on 2019-04-04 at 15:19The Moroccan Union of Insurance Agents and Brokers (UMAC) has announced the failure of talks with the Moroccan Federation of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies (FMSAR). […]

Global Risk Insights Political Risk for the 21st century

• Italy Embraces Belt and Road Initiative
  by David Grant on 2019-04-03 at 18:48On March 23, Italy formally endorsed China’s landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The new arrangement risks riling fellow EU members, the United States and the rest of the G7. It could also see a seismic shift in China’s Europe strategy. Xi Jinping’s increasingly ubiquitous reinvigoration of the Silk Road will result in further involvement in European politics, business and […]

• European Union: Renaissance or Sturm und Drang
  by Kirk Samson on 2019-04-01 at 23:39French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Renaissance. This article examines the potential business risks this proposal portends for foreign investors. The post European Union: Renaissance or Sturm und Drang appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Kazakhstan: A new dawn?
  by Rebecca Emerick on 2019-04-01 at 21:25Kazakhstan’s leader Nazarbayev resigned from the Presidency after 3 decades to become Chairman of the Security Council and leader of the ruling party. The post Kazakhstan: A new dawn? appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

• Fake news in Asian politics
  by Borja Fernandez on 2019-04-01 at 20:10Asian politics has been riddled with dissemination of rumours and fake news harboured by social media over the past decade. The post Fake news in Asian politics appeared first on Global Risk Insights. […]

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

• Long-range weather forecast: more flood claims for the P&C industry
  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-03 at 20:23Coastal flooding is expected to increase in many areas of Canada, bringing with it increased risk of damage to coastal infrastructure, according to a report released Tuesday by the federal government. “Local sea level is projected to rise, and increase… The post Long-range weather forecast: more flood claims for the P&C industry appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• CSIO announces new board chair
  by David Gambrill on 2019-04-03 at 20:18Sean Christie has been elected chairman of the board at the Centre for Study of Insurance Operations (CSIO). Christie is the chief information officer and vice president of information services at Gore Mutual Insurance Company. He has been a director… The post CSIO announces new board chair appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• How AIG’s exit puts the squeeze on Alberta
  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-03 at 20:09The 5% cap on auto rate increases in Alberta is causing the market to tighten, and AIG Canada’s recent decision to pull out of writing personal lines business in Canada is not helping the situation. “While AIG has not been… The post How AIG’s exit puts the squeeze on Alberta appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• CU Total Loss Series: How to reduce auto total loss cycle times by a week
  by David Gambrill on 2019-04-03 at 20:03Meet Jane Doe, a total loss survivor. The front end of her car was demolished when she tried to turn left at a busy intersection. She was hit by a driver who was talking on his cell phone while running… The post CU Total Loss Series: How to reduce auto total loss cycle times by a week appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

• Over half of Ontario cannabis store openings delayed
  by Jason Contant on 2019-04-03 at 19:35Customers lined up at Ontario’s first brick-and-mortar cannabis stores on Monday, but fewer than half of the province’s government-licensed outlets were ready to open. The Progressive Conservative government had planned to have 25 private stores launch on April 1, but… The post Over half of Ontario cannabis store openings delayed appeared first on Canadian Underwriter. […]

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

• Product reforms passed: How they affect insurance
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-04 at 05:50Product design and distribution laws that aim to boost consumer protections have passed Parliament in the final sitting days before the expected federal election… […]

• Weathermen watching out for Wallace
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-04 at 05:42A tropical low presently off the northwest of the Top End could develop into a cyclone as early as tomorrow, the Bureau of Meteorology said today… […]

• NZ considers earthquake warning system
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-04 at 05:41New Zealand’s Earthquake Commission has launched research into the development of an earthquake early warning system… […]

• Falling trust: Hayne horrors hit brokers
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-03 at 05:33Brokers are facing declining trust levels following the Hayne royal commission, and more businesses are buying at least part of their cover in the direct market, the annual Vero SME Insurance Index released today shows… […]

• Hollard launches support campaign – Long Live Brokers!
  by admin@insurancenews.com.au on 2019-04-03 at 05:30Hollard Commercial Insurance has launched a year-long campaign to support insurance brokers and “promote the good work they do”… […]

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Car Insurance Roundup, April 4, 2019

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• Safest Caribbean Islands
  on 2019-04-04 at 06:29… areas at night, purchase travel insurance (we use World Nomads), and … around is by renting a car.  Where to Stay in Turks … , passport theft, petty theft, and car break-ins have been reported … , and if you rent a car, don’t go offroading unless […]

• How To Shop Online For Car Insurance In a Pleasant And…
  on 2019-04-04 at 06:29… how to shop online for car insurance and get the best … he can afford spending on car insurance. This will help to decide … or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. For more … how_to_shop_online_for_car_insurance_in_a_pleasant_and_effective […]

• U.S. Safety Agency Nixes International Car Window Safety Standards Proposed Under Obama
  on 2019-04-04 at 06:11… performance requirements in place for car windows to reduce injuries resulting … to date? Get the latest insurance news sent straight to your […]

• How to Make Self-Driving Cars Safer on Roads
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:57… perception algorithms, which allow the car to “understand” what it “ … in the system before the car hits the road. Perception algorithms … accident between a self-driving car and a pedestrian in … to date? Get the latest insurance news sent straight to your […]

• Murder victim oil worker Steven Donaldson was in a cash dispute at the time of his death, court hears
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:51… dispute over a written-off car, a murder trial heard yesterday … bought her a Volkswagen Scirocco car. Miss Malley told the trial … money for the insurance, the insurance money for the car that had been […]

• Will Healthy Holly Be The Downfall Of Baltimore’s Mayor?
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:49… BlueShield, and a state car insurance fund for possible wrongdoing. … quasi-public Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund. Its former … leadership role at the car insurance fund in 2015, eventually … McCurdy, stressing that the car insurance fund never received or […]

• Are you prepared for the unexpected this Easter?
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:34… assets like your house and car. The funds can also … , or to customise your car so you can still travel … between two types of disability insurance: Occupation-based disablement: This … . In general, most disability insurance companies will calculate your premium […]

• Longboarding Teenager Escapes with Minor Injuries After Striking Car in Intersection
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:24… of vehicle insurance, so any damages the owner of the car incurred […]

• Insurance Experts Explain The Importance Of Uninsured And…
  on 2019-04-04 at 05:15… uninsured motorist insurance, underinsured motorist insurance will cover … that carries little insurance. UMI insurance will kick in … money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit http:… nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. For […]

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• NY man charged for pretending to be auto insurance broker
  on 2019-04-04 at 03:56… dealerships throughout Brooklyn to dupe unsuspecting car buyers into believing that he was an insurance broker capable of obtaining car insurance … […]

• State farm personal articles policy claim
  on 2019-04-04 at 02:59Skip to Main Content State Farm offers rideshare insurance that extends the coverages from your personal car insurance policy to cover you while you … […]

• How Does Car Insurance Work in an Accident?
  on 2019-04-04 at 01:07Car accidents often end in damage and confusion. This definitive guide lets you know the process behind how car insurance works in an accident. […]

• ‘Healthy Holly’, once lucrative, now bane of Baltimore mayor
  on 2019-04-04 at 01:07Krabbe left his leadership role at the car insurance fund in 2015, eventually becoming a director of Pugh’s inaugural committee in 2016 and then … […]

• Jeffrey Baird
  on 2019-04-04 at 00:43Get a free quote now! Jeffrey Baird is your local Plano, TX Allstate agent; offering insurance for auto, life, home and more. […]

• How To Shop Online For Car Insurance In a Pleasant And Effective Way
  on 2019-04-03 at 23:03Clients must know how much money he can afford spending on car insurance. This will help to decide which policies to buy and the coverage levels. […]

• Used Car Insurance
  on 2019-04-03 at 21:55Quote will be based on PORSCHE BOXSTER GTS (981) PDK E6 registered in year 2015. Please fill in the main driver details for an exact quote. […]

• Young ‘Shinshinim’ Bring Israel to America
  on 2019-04-03 at 21:45Organizations split the costs of their shinshinim (airfare, a modest monthly stipend, rental car, insurance, etc.) with the Jewish Agency. The Jewish … […]

• Auto Insurance Worldwide
  on 2019-04-03 at 21:40Are you an expat in need of international car insurance? At Clements Worldwide, we offer affordable, flexible coverage options. Get your free quote! […]

• Luxury Cars and Add-on Covers: How Well They Go Alongside
  on 2019-04-03 at 21:33Buying car insurance for a high-end car is not rocket science. The best part is the Indian insurance sector has been flooded with end numbers of plans … […]

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