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    "description": "Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]",
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        "uri": "/2023/06/23/assessing-business-risk-in-the-digital-age/",
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        "prettyDate": "June 23, 2023",
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        "summary": "An online presence and social media engagement can provide carriers with valuable information for insurance policies.",
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        "title": "Late-session flurry of NY bills includes easing appeals of insurance claims",
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        "prettyDate": "June 23, 2023",
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        "summary": "A measure to ease insurance claims for serious personal injury was OK'd over the objections of those who said it would create a \"fourth bite at the apple.\"",
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        "summary": "The complaint alleges that the defendant's actions with respect to the unauthorized use of the Travelers Marks have damaged and irreparably injured Travelers and its associated entities.",
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        "summary": "To attract, engage and retain Gen Z talent in the insurance claims environment, specialized programs and groups play a pivotal role.",
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        "title": "Preventing social engineering fraud",
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        "summary": "Tracey Santor of Travelers, details some of the activities hidden within social engineering attacks.",
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        "title": "Brace for insurance lawsuits as Florida casts wider net in investigations",
        "byline": "Lisa Willis",
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        "title": "Four things businesses expanding into Florida need to know about insurance coverage",
        "byline": "Matt Mallory",
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        "prettyDate": "June 19, 2023",
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        "summary": "The challenging insurance market means that companies should understand the factors affecting property and business rates.",
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        "uri": "/2023/06/16/inside-the-mind-of-fraudsters/",
        "title": "Inside the mind of fraudsters: What were they thinking?",
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        "summary": "A new study from the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud examines who commits insurance fraud and why.",
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        "title": "Florida equestrian rides high to $3.5M verdict over Progressive's social media defense",
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        "prettyDate": "June 15, 2023",
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        "prettyDate": "June 15, 2023",
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