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16 03, 2023

Denver Paying $1.6M to Protesters Injured in 2020

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The city of Denver will pay $1.6 million to settle lawsuits filed by seven people who police injured during demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd in 2020. The City Council approved the settlements Monday, the largest of which will …

16 03, 2023

California Workers’ Comp Committee to Discuss Insurer Experience

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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Actuarial Committee is set to talk about insurer experience, and the impact of the economic slowdown on the pure premium. The committee is set to meet virtually at 9:30 a..m on March …

16 03, 2023

California Care Home Charged in Connection With COVID Deaths

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A Southern California residential care home company and three of its managers have been charged in connection with 14 COVID-related deaths at one of its facilities three years ago, prosecutors said. The criminal complaint alleges Silverado Senior Living Management failed …

16 03, 2023

Court Affirms Insurer, Agent Have Duty of Care But Not Fiduciary Duty in GEICO Case

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A licensed insurance agent, and the insurer she represents, owe a duty of care to a customer to explain coverages but neither the agent nor the insurer has a fiduciary duty to an insured under Connecticut law. U.S. District Judge …

16 03, 2023

Judge Approves Release of Baltimore Church Sex Abuse Report

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A judge on Tuesday granted the Maryland Attorney General’s Office permission to publicly release a redacted version of an investigative report detailing sex abuse allegations against more than 150 Roman Catholic priests and examining the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s response. Officials …

16 03, 2023

Florida Lobbying Firm Hires Altmaier as Advisor, Despite Lobbying Restrictions

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Former Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier is barred by law from working as a lobbying for at least two years after leaving office. So, in his new position with one of the largest and most influential lobbying firms in the …

16 03, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway to Beef Up Risk Disclosures Following SEC Request

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. agreed to better explain how its board of directors manages risks, including those taken by longtime Chairman Warren Buffett, after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission asked that it do a better job. In correspondence made public …

16 03, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Urges Federal Safety Probe Into all Major Freight Railroads

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday urged a federal investigation into safety practices of all seven major freight railroads, following the East Palestine, Ohio derailment of a Norfolk Southern Corp. train. In a letter, Schumer urged the National …

16 03, 2023

Progressive More Than Doubles Feb. Income, Reports Investments With Failed Banks

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In reporting February financial results that continued a positive start to 2023, Progressive Corp. said it has about $75 million total investments tied to banks recently taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Progressive Corp. recorded February net …

16 03, 2023

Survey: Insurance Often a Blind Spot for Small Businesses

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Findings from a recent NEXT Insurance survey highlight a significant gap between small business owners’ biggest stressors in 2023 and what they’re prepared for when it comes to their insurance knowledge and coverage. The data’s overarching takeaway: Insurance is often …