10 11, 2023

Markets/Coverages: Florida Citizens Taps Verisk Aerial Imagery for Underwriting

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Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider, announced that Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the residual, not-for-profit insurer in Florida, will adopt Verisk’s aerial imagery analytics solution. The move is designed to help provide Citizens a more comprehensive view of …

6 11, 2023

US Cities Consider Banning Right Turn On Red Amid Rising Pedestrian Deaths

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CHICAGO (AP) __ Sophee Langerman was on her way to a bicycle safety rally in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in June when a car turning right rolled through a red light and slammed into her bike, which she was walking off …

6 11, 2023

Minnesota Mosque Fire Causes Over $100,000 in Damage; Authorities Working to Determine Cause

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis police are investigating another fire at a mosque, and faith leaders want them to look closely at the motive if the fire that destroyed three garages is determined to be arson. The fire at Mercy Mosque …

6 11, 2023

Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Opens Third Round of Grants

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced that the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) will open its third round of grants at noon on November 6. There are 750 grants available in the third round, the Louisiana Department of Insurance said. …

6 11, 2023

Austin, Texas Becomes Largest US City to Drop Parking-Spot Requirements

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Austin on Thursday became the largest city in the country to stop requiring new developments to have a set amount of parking — a move aimed at both fighting climate change and spurring more housing construction amid the city’s affordability …

6 11, 2023

People Moves: Breaux Joins Novatae Risk Group as Chief Operating Officer

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Breaux Joins Novatae Risk Group as Chief Operating Officer Von Breaux joined Novatae Risk Group, headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, as chief operating officer. Breaux has more than 35 years of insurance industry leadership experience. He previously served as chief development …

6 11, 2023

People Moves: Rockford Mutual Names Jacobson CEO; H.W. Kaufman Group Promotes 11 Associates

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Rockford Mutual Names Jacobson CEO Rockford Mutual Insurance Company (RMIC), headquartered in Rockford, Ill., named Rob Jacobson president and CEO. Jacobson has over three decades of property & casualty insurance, including leadership roles at Liberty Mutual, AAA The Auto Club …

6 11, 2023

Tyson’s Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets Recalled After Possible Metal Contamination

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Tyson Foods Inc., the largest US meat producer, is recalling almost 30,000 pounds (13 metric tons) of chicken nugget products aimed at children due to possible contamination with metal pieces. Plastic bags of fully cooked “Fun Nuggets” that may be …

6 11, 2023

Three Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines After Off-Duty Pilot Accused of Trying to Cut Engines

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Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines, saying they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while catching a ride in the cockpit from …

6 11, 2023

Members of California Congressional Delegation Call out Insurance Commissioner’s Proposal to Protect Consumers

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Representatives John Garamendi, Zoe Lofgren and other members of California’s congressional delegation sent a letter to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara urging him to use his power under state law to stabilize the insurance market and protect consumers. The letter …