Mother of Teen Killed at Mississippi Poultry Factory Sues Company for Negligence February 8, 2024 By Michael Goldberg (AP) — The mother of a 16-year-old who died in a workplace accident at a Mississippi poultry factory is suing...
Claimants Out of Work More Likely to Die or Develop Serious Health Issues: Study February 8, 2024 When workers drop out of the workforce due to a debilitating injury, they are more likely to develop serious health...
North Carolina Commissioner Rejects Proposed 42% HO Rate Hike, Sets Hearing Date February 7, 2024 North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has rejected an average 42% hike in homeowners insurance rates proposed in January by...
Florida Specialty Insurer Fortegra Shelves IPO Plans at the Last Hour February 7, 2024 By Staff and Wire Reports Jacksonville-based specialty insurer Fortegra Group has withdrawn its plans for an initial public offering in the United States, just hours...
‘My Safe Florida Condo,’ Pet Insurance Bills Passed by Senate Committee February 7, 2024 By Insurance Journal Staff Reports First came the My Safe Florida Home program, providing matching grants to homeowners who fortify their homes against wind damage...
Safepoint’s Florida Startup, Manatee Insurance Exchange, Gets COA, Financial Ratings February 7, 2024 By William Rabb Florida regulators have approved another reciprocal property insurance company and it has received ratings from two financial rating firms. Manatee...
Jacksonville Jaguars Want FanDuel to Refund $20M Stolen by a Team Finance Manager February 6, 2024 An NFL team wants millions back from a sports betting service. The Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that recently found out...
Newer, Elevated Structures Had Much Smaller Flood Claims in Ian, FEMA Says February 6, 2024 By Insurance Journal Staff Reports Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage in southwest Florida, with more than 37,000 National Flood Insurance Program claims, making it the...
Gallagher Targets Florida Condo Market with Acquisition of John Galt Agency February 6, 2024 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Fort Lauderdale-based John Galt Insurance Agency, expanding Gallagher’s presence in the beleaguered condominium...
Miami Man Charged with Selling Fake Policies to South Florida Car Buyers, Drivers February 6, 2024 A Miami man posing as an insurance agent reportedly swindled at least eight people out of $29,000 by selling them...