IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
On November 5, 2024, I received an official copy of U.S. Design Patent #D1,050,634 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I received a Notice of Allowance for my U.S. Design Application #29888619, titled “Rope Throw Dog Toy” on September 18, 2024, and the patent was issued on November 5, 2024. And on Friday, November 15, I received my official patent in the mail.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.
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Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
In A & V Building Solution Ltd v J & B Hopkins Ltd [2024] EWHC 2914 (TCC) Mr Roger Ter Haar KC considered the circumstances in which a successful party can go outside the scope of budgeted costs.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The insurance industry is facing a significant rise in roof-related claims.
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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The November 2024 King County Bar Bulletin had an article by jury consultants Thomas O’Toole and Kevin Boally dealing with the issue of causation and its importance in obtaining a plaintiff verdict. It was a subject I have written and lectured about to lawyers. Causation is often ignored or under emphasized by plaintiff attorneys. Too often plaintiffs proceed with the frame of mind that if they prove the harmful conduct they will receive a favorable verdict.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
It was an inside job, one that cost an insurance company in Florida more than $1.1 million, authorities said.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
1. Get Out of the Office. Attend events where you can mingle and meet people. 2. Be a Guest. Reach out to local organizations that may be looking for guest speakers for luncheons and meetings.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Florida’s Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a state-created layer of reinsurance, expects to pay out about $4.6 billion to help cover insurers’ losses in Hurricanes Helene and Milton. But that won’t trigger a surcharge on premiums.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
T-Mobile US Inc.’s network was among those recently breached by Chinese hackers in an attack on multiple telecommunications companies. “T-Mobile is closely monitoring this industry-wide attack,” a company spokesperson said Saturday in an emailed statement.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the eighth year in a row, effective December 1. The voluntary market is expected to decrease average loss costs by 8.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
A U.S. labor board whose enforcement powers are being challenged in a series of lawsuits is set to defend itself from attacks by Amazon.com and Elon Musk’s SpaceX in a conservative U.S.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
By L.S. Howard AM Best’s population of global reinsurance companies posted a return on equity (ROE) of 22% in 2023 — a five-year high that was driven mainly by favorable investment income and strong underwriting performance.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The insurance industry is in the midst of a digital revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of it.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
By Andrea Wells Predictions of a softer insurance pricing market are on the horizon. Perhaps not in early 2025, but there’s no question the market is stabilizing from the high prices the sector has seen in recent years.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Just because a carrier’s form shows the policyholder has XYZ Coverage does not necessarily mean they have XYZ Coverage in the real world. And yet, I find that few agents understand or know this.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
The reclassification of independent contractors has become a major national issue, and California’s AB5 law has positioned itself at the center of this conversation.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving insurance landscape, carriers, MGAs, and wholesalers are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations without sacrificing quality.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
A federal judge in Texas on Friday permanently blocked a Biden administration rule that would have made about 4 million more salaried U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Sherman, Texas, said the U.S.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The president of a Kentucky plant that exploded earlier this week said the company is accountable for the accident and will pay damages to residents affected by the blast.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Elon Musk is ramping up his feud with Sam Altman, alleging in a court filing that OpenAI is trying to corner the market for generative artificial intelligence and sacrificing safety in a race to get ahead.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
An analysis of the claims paid out after the Gray and Oregon Road fires in Washington last year found that most of the homes destroyed were underinsured.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
This column is written primarily for insurance professionals, though I hope that the information I include is helpful to practitioners when communicating with prospects and insureds.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Chubb recorded an 11.7% increase in P/C underwriting income with a combined ratio of 87.7 as part of third quarter net income of about $2.2 billion, up 13.8%. CEO Evan G.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Cyber & Tech E&O Insurance Market Detail: SeedPod Cyber, a managing general agent, is a specialized provider of cyber insurance and tech errors and omissions (E&O) coverage, designed to help businesses mitigate the financial impact of cyber incidents.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Legal and social issues have put corporate America’s diversity efforts on defense like never before. But despite the scrutiny, diversity, equity and inclusion programs continue to receive high marks from employees, according to a recent survey from The Conference Board.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
By Ezra Amacher The topic of nuclear verdicts took center stage at this year’s Target Markets Annual Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a panel of carriers and reinsurers discussed rising settlement costs amidst an uncertain litigation environment.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Commercial auto insurance has struggled to achieve underwriting profitability, even before inflationary conditions affected property/casualty lines in recent years.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Sotheby’s Inc. agreed to pay $6.25 million to settle a New York state lawsuit that accused it of advising wealthy clients they could avoid sales taxes by falsely claiming they were buying art for resale purposes.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
A Pasco farm labor contractor faces nearly $140,000 in fines for violations uncovered during a Washington State Department of Labor & Industries investigation that include withholding information from worker.
Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas
Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.
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