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NSA Watchdog Concluded One Analyst’s Surveillance Project Went Too Far

An “experienced” analyst working at the National Security Agency developed a surveillance project about a decade ago that resulted in the unauthorized targeting and collection of private communications of people or organizations in the US, newly unearthed documents show. An …
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Allstate Q3 Net Income in the Red; Continues Efforts to ‘Restore Property-Liability Margins’

Allstate Corp. said it recorded a third quarter net loss applicable to common shareholders of $694 million compared to net income of $508 million a year ago during the same time. Allstate’s Q3 combined ratio was an unprofitable 111.6 – …
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FEMA Flood Maps are Misleading Homeowners, Blocking Flood Insurance Uptake, Report Shows

Researchers at North Carolina State University have added their voices to the growing number of people who say that federal flood maps are inadequate and misleading, causing thousands of homeowners to avoid needed flood insurance. “In fact, only about 4% …
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Viewpoint: Wildfires Should be California’s No. 1 Priority When it Comes to Climate Change

In an Executive Order dated September 25, California Gov. Gavin Newsom directed all agencies of state government to double down on their efforts to address climate change. The governor, state agencies and the Legislature are spending billions of dollars in …
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Missed Deadline Costs Harvard $15M in Insurance for Admissions Policy Defense

Harvard University’s failure to notify its insurer by the policy deadline has cost it up to $15 million in insurance coverage to help it defray costs related to its ongoing defense of its affirmative action admissions program. U.S. District Judge …
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Lloyd’s Insurer Ascot Resumes Quoting Cargo Insurance for Black Sea Grain Shipments

Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot is once again quoting on its cargo insurance facility for the Black Sea grain corridor, the facility’s lead underwriter said on Wednesday after Russia announced it would resume its participation in the accord. “In response …
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Alliant Acquires New Jersey’s Trivedi Capacity Associates and Risk Purchasing Group

Alliant Insurance Services has acquired New Jersey-based Trivedi Capacity Associates, further expanding its reach in the community association and condominium association underwriting space. Central to the acquisition is Trivedi’s HARP risk purchasing group, which provides a range of targeted insurance …
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Missouri State Employee Indicted for Stealing $140K in Unemployment Insurance Funds

A Missouri state employee has been indicted on three federal felony charges and accused of using her position to send about $140,500 in unearned unemployment benefits to friends, relatives and others. According to the indictment, Vicky Hefner, 63, of Jefferson …
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CNA Records 50% Drop in Q3 Net Income

Net income at CNA Financial Corp. was down 50% for third quarter of 2022 compared to the prior year quarter, while property/casualty core income grew on improved underwriting performance. The insurance holdings company reported net income of $128 million for …
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U.S. Regulators Seek More Info on Texas Freeport LNG Plant Before Restart

U.S. federal regulators have told Freeport LNG to provide information needed for the planned restart of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in Texas, the second-largest U.S. LNG export plant, as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for …
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Texas’ Tejas American General Agency

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced that its U.S. wholesale brokerage, binding authority and programs division, Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS), has acquired Cedar Park, Texas-based Tejas American General Agency, LLC (TAGA). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded …
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Marsh McLennan Acquires Texas-Based Focus

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, announced the acquisition of Focus Insurance, a leading personal insurance brokerage firm based in Houston, Texas. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2001, Focus Insurance specializes in customized personal …
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