INSURANCE NEWS

Proof of Damages Can Include Amounts Billed But Not Paid in Police Case

A plaintiff seeking compensation for damages is entitled to submit the full amount on medical bills related to his injuries as evidence even though he did not pay the full amount of those bills. The U.S. district court for New …
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Group in Casino Hacks Skilled at Duping Workers for Access

The hacking group suspected of cyberattacks against two giant casino operators has quickly made a name for itself for its skills in social engineering, such as tricking someone to gain access to a computer system or another storehouse of sensitive …
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Weather Service Confirms 4 Tornadoes Hit New England This Week

Four tornadoes touched down in the New England area on Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Boston has confirmed. A severe thunderstorm produced four tornadoes for about 90 minutes beginning at 4:00 p.m. They traveled through portions of eastern Connecticut, …
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Federal Home Loan System Neglects the Buyers Who Need It Most, Analysis Finds

(Bloomberg) — The tiny town of Drew, Mississippi, has been left behind by the modern economy. Most businesses along its lone main street are shuttered, so it’s hard to buy a cup of coffee or groceries. Stray dogs zigzag through …
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California Regulators Propose Higher Rates for PG&E Customers to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after state regulators released two rate proposals for one of the nation`s largest utilities. The California Public Utilities Commission is finishing up its once-every-four- years review of …
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On the Road Again: Rate Drops of People Working From Home

If you think U.S. roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you`re not alone. The rate of workers driving to their jobs creeped upwards nationwide last year, as did those who carpool to work by car, truck or van. …
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Lee Heads to New England; Maine on Hurricane Watch

Coastal communities from Cape Cod to Canada are expecting Hurricane Lee to arrive tonight and Saturday, bringing coastal flooding, damaging winds and heavy rains. The National Hurricane Center placed Maine under a hurricane watch. Governor Janet Mills has declared a …
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Pemberton to Chair Oklahoma Senate Insurance Committee

Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, a Republican, announced the appointment of Sen. Dewayne Pemberton, R-Muskogee, as the chairman of the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. The Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee is primarily tasked with handling legislative issues relating …
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J.D. Power: Auto Insurance Shopping Reaches All-Time High

The percentage of American households with cars and without auto insurance rose during the first half of 2023, and the share of customers who say they are shopping for auto insurance reached a record high. J.D. Power recently shared these …
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Climate Change Sends Most Indicators of Earth’s Health Into Danger Zone: Study

From dangerously warm temperatures to vast species extinctions, humans are living on a planet that is becoming inhospitable — with only three key health markers considered safe, according to a new scientific study. Researchers have run a full fitness examination …
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People Moves: Embroker Appoints Linetsky as Chief Technology Officer

Embroker Appoints Linetsky as New Chief Technology Officer Embroker, headquartered in San Francisco, Calif., appointed Gene Linetsky its new chief technology officer (CTO). Linetsky has more than 30 years of experience. Most recently, he acted as the CTO of healthcare …
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Kapnick Insurance Acquires Michigan Group Benefits

Kapnick Insurance, an insurance provider with over 75 years of experience, announced the acquisition of Michigan Group Benefits. This transaction represents a significant milestone in Kapnick Insurance’s growth plans, expanding their capabilities and solidifying their position as a trusted partner …
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