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Wildfire Fallout: A.M. Best Places California Capital Under Review, With Negative Implications
A.M. Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "a-" of California Capital Insurance Co. and ...
FEMA Resumes Issuing New Flood Insurance Policies During Shutdown
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said on Friday it will resume issuing new flood insurance policies during the partial U.S. government shutdown, reversing a decision announced before ...
Every insurance claim tells a story, but rarely in a single document. Instead, that narrative unfolds across adjuster notes, medical...
Wells Fargo Will Fork Over $575M to Resolve Sales-Practices Scandal
Wells Fargo & Co will pay $575 million to settle claims made by U.S. states, the latest settlement as the bank works to resolve lingering investigations and legal battles stemming from its ...
Industry Reacts to Limits on Flood Program Ops During Government Shutdown
As indicated by a report by Insurance Journal over the holidays, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is limiting the authority of the nation's flood insurance program to issue new and ...
Lloyd’s Underwriters Paying To Settle NYDFS Charges Related to NRA-Branded Insurance
In a December 20 consent order, 10 Lloyd's of London underwriters have entered into an agreement to pay $5 million to the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) for underwriting fire ...
‘Barista Wrist’ Sidelines Coffee Shop Workers Longer Than Other Injuries: AmTrust
Restaurant workers miss about a month from work from a variety of injuries, on average, but for coffee shop workers, wrist injuries are the biggest danger. In fact, Barista Wrist, can keep café ...
Leaders Can Inspire Their Teams by Taking Action to Face Fears
All leaders face fears at some point during their tenures. Taking action can be a simple, direct way to overcome fears that they face. A recent posting on the Leadership Freak blog argues that ...
Vullo Stepping Down as New York Insurance Regulator
Maria Vullo is stepping down as head of New York's banking and insurance regulator, she said in an interview last week, after three years in which she created a national model for cybersecurity ...