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Automakers Face Independents in Battle Over Car Tech Repair Aftermarket

The rapid rise of crash-avoidance technology has set carmakers and repair shops on course for a collision that could determine who controls the $800 billion auto aftermarket in the digital age. Given the unprecedented sophistication of the systems, which include …

Fire That Killed Woman, Girl in Pennsylvania Blamed on Overloaded Circuit

Authorities say an early morning fire that killed a woman and a six-year-old girl was sparked by an overloaded electrical circuit. The Clearfield County coroner on Monday ruled the deaths of 52-year-old Mary Beth Erickson and the child accidental. Fire …

Liberty Company Brokers Announces New Affiliate in Atlanta

The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has announced a new affiliate relationship with Resurgens Risk Management (RRM) of Atlanta, Ga. Established in 1999 by Willie Burks, RRM is a full-service brokerage and consulting firm specializing in property/casualty and benefits for the …

TMK Launches Flagship Cyber Product, Cyber Ctrl, in Asia

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has launched its flagship cyber product, Cyber Ctrl, targeted at insurers in Asia. The product covers a range of first party losses including business interruption and provides clients with crisis management support in the wake of …

Velocity Risk Underwriters Expands Coverage to Coastal Homeowners in New Jersey

Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, has expanded its home insurance products to include coastal homeowners policies in New Jersey. According to Jose de Diego, director of Independent Agencies, New Jersey is the sixth state Velocity Risk offers homeowners insurance to coastal …

Miami Specialty Risk Launches Lloyd’s-Backed Cyber, Technology E&O Facility

Miami Specialty Risk has launched a new cyber and technology E&O facility available in all 50 states. Backed by Lloyd’s of London, the Miami Specialty Risk facility is comprised of three products: SME Cyber and Tech E&O; FranchisoRap – Franchisee …

Texas Warns of Insurance Deductibles Scam Following Dallas Storms

Texans with property in locations that were hit by the severe weather that swept through Dallas and North Texas on Sunday, Oct. 20 are now targets of a scam involving insurance deductibles, insurance regulators say. The Texas Department of Insurance …

Cavignac & Associates in California Names Dix Human Resources Risk Advisor

San Diego-based Cavignac & Associates has named Diana Dix human resources risk advisor. Dix has nearly 20 years of experience in the human resources field. She was previously human resources business partner at ADP Payroll Services, where she was employed …

Another $550M in Properties at Immediate Risk in 3 California Blazes, Report Shows

A catastrophe modeler released figures on Wednesday showing how costly ongoing California blazes could potentially be as blustery winds make for increasingly dangerous fire risk up and down the state. Damages from the fires burning across California stand at $25.4 …

Idaho Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud With Fictitious Golf Club Receipts

An Idaho man has been nailed for insurance fraud using fictitious golf club receipts. David Gress appeared at the Canyon County District Court this week and was sentenced for insurance fraud. Gress pled guilty in August to one count of …

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