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Under the proposed amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256B.0571, subdivision 6, partnership status would be extended to eligible policies that meet criteria in sections 62S.23, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), and 62S.312, even if issued before July 2015. It would also apply to policies exchanged after July 1, 2006, under section 62S.24, subdivision 8. Source…
Texas court shuts down pre-suit discovery in Berkley Insurance case
In response, Naymola filed a Rule 202 petition seeking pre-suit depositions of BRIC, BNIC, Cusack, and an unnamed individual (“John Doe”) to investigate potential tort claims arising from how the settlement agreements were obtained. He argued that if the releases are ultimately deemed unenforceable, he may have viable claims against Berkley and its representatives. The…
State Farm rate hike – California regulator did not calculate impact of proposed move
Last year, State Farm filed for property/casualty rate increases of 30% to 55%, citing concerns about maintaining solvency. The proposed hikes include a 30% increase for non-tenant homeowners, 55% for condominium coverage, 41.6% for tenant policies, 53.6% for personal liability umbrellas, 38% for rental property damage, and 55% for business owner policies, according to the…
Zurich takes a stake in AI-powered insurer Ominimo to drive European expansion
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Alabama lawmakers push to extend coastal insurance study
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Attorney sanctioned for creating sham trucking entity to sue insurer
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