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Children Given COVID Vaccine Instead of Flu Shot at Walgreens Pharmacy
A family of four was reportedly vaccinated against COVID-19 by mistake on Oct. 4 when they tried to get their annual flu shots at a Walgreens pharmacy in Evansville, Indiana. The parents claim that shortly after they and their 4- and 5-year-old children received what they thought was the flu vaccine, a pharmacist called to explain that they all had
Property & Casualty 2021 Q3 Market Overview & Q4 Forecast
By Paul G. Smith, Corporate Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations, H.W. Kaufman Group We are pleased to share our third quarter Property & Casualty Market Overview and Forecast, prepared immediately following industry conferences and meetings that are clear bellwethers of what to anticipate. September, as we know, is Reinsurance Month which sets the stage for pivotal year-end negotiations of January 1
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Everything you need to know about Parametric Insurance Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 1:30 PM EST Parametric Insurance is reaching a new level of popularity with clients. A form of risk transfer, it’s different from traditional property coverage, in that it issues a set payment upon the occurrence of a triggering event, such as a hurricane or wildfire. To help…
One of the first pairs of sneakers Michael Jordan wore as a professional basketball player could become the most valuable pair ever sold at auction, CNBC recently reported. The red-and-white Nike Air Ships, which Jordan wore in 1984 during his rookie season, are being offered by Sotheby’s and opened for advanced bidding on Oct. 8. The signed sneakers are estimated…
A recent video that shows a man stumbling off a Tennessee pedal pub and falling into a moving car has added to growing concerns over the safety of open-air bike bars and other so-called “transportainment” vehicles where alcohol is served. In the video, a man is seen sitting in the backseat of a parked Nashville Pedal Tavern vehicle before falling…
The U.S. government is working with the private sector to bolster the country’s cybersecurity, the White House recently announced. During a meeting on Aug. 25, President Joe Biden called on companies to “raise the bar on cybersecurity” and outlined a number of initiatives to address the growing threat of cybercrime, including plans for the National Institute of Standards and Technology…
A real estate agent and realty company are being sued for their handling of a $4.6 million home sale in Sarasota, Florida. According to a report in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, a man who wanted to buy the Bird Key neighborhood property but whose offer was not chosen is accusing real estate agent Roger Pettingell and Coldwell Banker Realty of manipulating…
An 11-mile-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is one of more than 2,000 reports of water pollution being investigated by authorities in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida tore through the state on Aug. 29. The ruptured pipeline is located just south of oil and gas hub Port Fourchon, where the Category 4 storm caused significant damage and forced the…
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Halloween spending in the U.S. is projected to hit a record high of $10 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. The spending surge, an approximately $2 billion jump from 2020, is being attributed in part to pent-up demand after the pandemic kept many kids inside last year, more events being hosted, and a rise in adults celebrating…
Watch as we host a discussion on cyber security and privacy risk with special guest Ben Owen. Owen is a former British Intelligence Officer and an expert in covert operations, surveillance, and online investigations. This webinar walks through how sensitive information can be gathered by bad actors and our experts provided data protection tips for businesses and individuals. https://vimeo.com/632926285/b1ecfee06b
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During this webinar, our experts provide outlook into the fourth quarter of 2021, with specific insights into Brokerage Property, Environmental, and Commercial Insurance. Hosted by Paul Smith, Corporate Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations, H.W. Kaufman Group. https://vimeo.com/625777766/615b9b2381
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