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20 12, 2024

Man Charged With Hiring Another to Burn Down His Home for $1.3 Million in Insurance

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A New York man has been arrested on charges of conspiracy, arson and insurance fraud for allegedly hiring a man to set fire to his Yonkers home and then attempting to collect more than $1.3 million from his home insurance …

20 12, 2024

Safeco to Stop Writing New Condo and Renter Policies in California

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It appears another insurance carrier is turning sour on wildfire-prone California. Safeco, a Liberty subsidiary, is preparing to stop writing new condo and rental policies in California at the beginning of next year. Liberty stopped writing new condo or rental …

4 12, 2024

Texas-Based Upland Expands Into Product Recall

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Upland Capital Group announced it is expanding into a new market with the introduction of a Product Recall product to its portfolio. The new product focuses on product defect coverage for component parts and consumer goods as well as food …

10 12, 2024

10 Injured When Police Motorcycle Officer Crashed into California Parade Bystanders

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Ten people were injured after a police traffic officer on a motorcycle crashed into bystanders at a weekend holiday parade in Palm Springs, California, authorities said. All of the injured were taken to hospitals Saturday night for treatment of injuries …

13 12, 2024

Gallagher Buys Butler, a Georgia Benefits Agency

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Arthur J. Gallagher, the global insurance brokerage, announced it has acquired Georgia-based Sheila J. Butler & Co., an employee benefits firm. Butler and team will remain in their office locale in Carrollton, Georgia, under the direction of Colby Paxton, head …

13 12, 2024

California Commissioner Announces Regulation to Enable the Use of Modeling in Rates

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California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Friday announced what he’s calling “first of its kind” catastrophe modeling and ratemaking regulation that will allow carriers to use the models as a factor in setting and getting rates. The regulation is a …

19 12, 2024

CVS Accused of Illegal Opioid Dispensing in Whistleblower Suit

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CVS Health Corp. pharmacies illegally dispensed controlled substances including opioids, fueling an overdose crisis as short-staffed stores ignored red flags, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a whistleblower lawsuit unsealed Wednesday. The largest U.S. pharmacy chain deliberately set staffing …

19 12, 2024

Senate Says Climate Is Driving Insurance Non-renewals; Industry Strikes Back

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The U.S. Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday held a hearing to release a study they said confirms climate change is increasing non-renewal rates in multiple states, but the insurance industry clapped back by saying extreme weather is just part of …

20 12, 2024

Hub International Acquires Otter Insurance Agency in Washington

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Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Otter Insurance Agency Inc. in Lynnwood, Washington. Patrick Otter, president, and the Otter Insurance Agency team will join HUB Northwest. Otter Insurance Agency will be referred to as Otter Insurance Agency, a Hub …

20 12, 2024

Safeco to Stop Writing New Condo and Renter Policies in California

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It appears another insurance carrier is turning sour on wildfire-prone California. Safeco, a Liberty subsidiary, is preparing to stop writing new condo and rental policies in California at the beginning of next year. Liberty stopped writing new condo or rental …