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Industry Roundup: Most Common Pet Insurance Claims of 2021; How to Win the War for Talent Amidst the ‘Great Resignation’; Heading Into 2022, P/C Insurers Face ‘Massive’ Political Risks, Economic Uncertainty

​Homeowner with 'Indestructible Mailbox' Not Liable for Accident InjuriesIn a split decision, the Ohio Supreme Court majority ruled that a rural homeowner, who constructed a “mini fortress" to protect his mailbox, is not liable for a motorist's debilitating injuries after his vehicle struck the mailbox.The Most Common Pet Insurance Claims of 2021During the past five years, the average annual growth rate for pet insurance was 23.4%, according to the 2021 State of the Industry by the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). At the end of 2020, more than 3 million pets were insured in North America.How to Win the War for Talent Amidst…

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DFS: Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Even If Not Required

​The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is urging the entities it regulates to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) in their cybersecurity programs, regardless of their size. The statement came in an industry letter​ posted to the department's website on Dec. 7. If your agency is not already using MFA, you may want to consider implementing it soon.While stopping short of amending the Cybersecurity Requirements For Financial Services Companies regulation to require all entities it regulates to implement MFA, the letter declared, "Effective implementation of the Regulation's MFA requirement is one of the most potent ways to reduce cyber risk."MFA is "an authentication method that requires…

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3, 2, 1 With Sue Keegan: Dog Breeds & ACORD Form Changes; Webinar Wednesday; a Giving Opportunity

​By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​3 Things2 IdeasCheck out this giving opportunity where educators working with an underserved population can leave a comment and a link to their classroom wish list and companies and individuals can clear their list!Are you considering a gig as Santa in your retirement?  If you are, you've gotta watch this.1 QuestionWhite Christmas or Warm Christmas?  I’ve experienced both, and to even my surprise, I’m going to say White Christmas. Let me know your preference via email at ​skeegan@biginy.org or post in our Community.Source

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