By Sue C. Quimby, CPCU, AU, CIC, CPIW, DAE – Vice President/Media Editor Inflation is a major headline in the news, affectting all aspects of life. According to bls.gov, in the 12 months ending June 2022, the Consumer Price Index increased 9.1% – the largest jump in 40 years. Inflation impacts our daily expenses as […]
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has recently published proposed amendments to significantly expand Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies under 23 NYCRR 500 (the “NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation). These developments are happening amid an outbreak of other, largely uncoordinated U.S. government initiatives to further regulate cybersecurity practices. The proposed amendments would create a new subset of […]
Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), an automotive lifestyle brand and a leading specialty insurance provider, announced its 2023 U.S. Bull Market list, an annual collection of enthusiast cars and vehicles with the best potential to hold or increase in value in the coming year. In its 6th year, the list is compiled using data from public and […]
Proof Required of Liability and Underinsured Nature of Defendant Before Suit Against Insurer In the case In Re United Financial Casualty Company, Relator, No. 14-22-00502-CV the Court of Appeals of Texas, Fourteenth District (November 3, 2022) ordered the issuance of a writ of mandate if the trial court refuses to follow its instructions to abate […]
Jewelers Mutual® Group, the insurance and business solutions provider, dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, is leading a movement to curb the rise of jewelry crime in the U.S. and Canada. Partner for Protection is a rallying cry, encouraging jewelers to take collective action against crime by staying vigilant in their jewelry communities and holding themselves accountable to […]
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