New Jersey becomes 50th state to adopt best-interest standards for annuities

Esparza brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, with a background in business development, direct-to-consumer sales, and marketing innovation. In his new role, he will oversee regional operations and lead initiatives aimed at increasing ALKEME’s market share and strengthening its presence in key growth markets. Source link

Sodium cyanide update An exclusion zone is in place around both vessels. According to some reports, the cargo ship owners say the Solong was not carrying sodium cyanide, as previously reported, but did carry empty containers that once held the toxic chemical. Source link

“The allegations concerning Superior’s actions, such as actions that were characterized as potentially blackmailing lawmakers to secure state contracts and surveilling private citizens to avoid paying legitimate claims, are deeply troubling,” Paxton said. “I will get to the bottom of this, uncover any illegal activity, and hold bad actors responsible.” Source link

Ephesus disputed the insurer’s valuation and invoked the policy’s appraisal clause, set forth in Form A 100, § C(2) (Jan. 2001). That provision required each party to appoint a “competent and impartial appraiser,” with a third-party umpire resolving disagreements. The insurer’s appraiser valued the net replacement cost at $68,148.78, while the church’s appraiser submitted an…

Move bolsters presence in high-growth sectors Source link

Regressive actions worsening the nat-cat protection gap While governments, companies, and individuals are taking action on the protection gap, risk management has been inconsistent, Mantero said. He cited high population growth rates in catastrophe-prone areas in the United States, such as Florida, where Hurricane Ian dealt significant inland flooding and damage to communities in 2022….