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Please be advised that this episode contains explicit language. Join us this month as  we talk to Sarah Gray, who has a memoir out with Simon and Schuster titled, An Everlasting Life. She's also a member of the DC Library Writers Workshop and she'll read her piece The Lacemaker (read here) and we'll talk about expectations and publishing a memoir. We also have the director of my old Alma Mater, the Jimenez Porter Writers House at the University of Maryland. Ross Angelella. He is an award winning novelist and screenwriter. Then we talk with the prolific (over 200 books written) Best-Selling and self-published author Valerie Lennox. We talk to her about work and writing and the work of writing.Then we finish up with indie favorite Kyle Seibel, whose latest book Hey You Assholes (from Clash Books)! Is catching buzz everywhere. We talk to him about work, working and writing, and the work of writing.  Credits 8/12/2025 Java Pop by Spires That in the Sunset Rise is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spires_That_in_the_Sunset_Rise/Curse_the_Traced_Bird/Java_Pop/ Washington, DC by The Nighttime Adventure Society is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society/Chapter_One_The_First_Chapter/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society_-_Chapter_One-_The_First_Chapter_-_01_Washington_DC/ $x4 (MicroSong) by sthm is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/x4_MicroSong/ Re-Function! by junior85 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/junior85_-_08_-_Re-Function/ Radiate Instrumental (GLASS).mp3 by Nuisance is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/nuisance/glass-instrumental/radiate-instrumental-glassmp3/ zate it with a spork by Uncle Milk is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/zate_it_with_a_spork_1516/     

The adjuster on a hail claim receives a long list of line items that are "required by code." Once the old shingles are torn off, they find rot and gaps in the sheathing, and the contractor says a thicker sheathing is now required by code.    Notable Timestamps [ 00:10 ] - Ice barriers, drip edges, a double felt underlayment... Searching the internet only leads the adjuster spiralling down a rabbit hole. [ 01:30 ] - What internet rabbit holes have you gone down? [ 04:28 ] - With PLRB's updated Address Report, members can provide an address and specify details such as rafter spans. [ 05:05 ] - PLRB's Building Codes Address Report provides the adopted building code for a specific address, ensuring it falls within the correct city boundaries (e.g., Parma, Ohio). [ 06:39] - Hail reports from NOAA are also included, allowing adjusters to confirm if hail was present in the area on the claim date. They also provide state-specific matching information, such as Ohio's "reasonable comparable appearance" standard. [ 08:27 ] - The report includes diagrams that visually differentiate between modern wood structural panels and older lumber sheathing (planks), explaining concepts like H-clips for edge support. [ 11:31 ] - The reports clarify requirements for common contractor-claimed line items, such as ice barriers, confirming if they are required (e.g., statewide in Ohio) and providing links to the source of this information. [ 14:14 ] - The "Ask a code question" button links to a form where building code experts will research the specific inquiry and provide citations and links back to the member. [ 15:44 ] - Ruth provides a recap of the points above. Your PLRB Resources Building Codes Hub & Address Report - https://members.plrb.org/building-codes FAQ: When is Double Underlayment Required? - https://www.plrb.org/documents/when-is-double-felt-underlayment-required/?search=When%20is%20Double%20Felt%20Underlayment%20Required? Ask a Building Code Question - https://www.plrb.org/building-codes/ask-plrb-building-code-question/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

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Could the future see the emergence and adoption of a new field of engineering called nucleonics, in which the energy of nuclear fusion is accessed at relatively low temperatures, producing abundant clean safe energy? This kind of idea has been discussed since 1989, when the claims of cold fusion first received media attention. It is often assumed that the field quickly reached a dead-end, and that the only scientists who continue to study it are cranks. However, as we'll hear in this episode, there may be good reasons to keep an open mind about a number of anomalous but promising results.Our guest is Jonah Messinger, who is a Winton Scholar and Ph.D. student at the Cavendish Laboratory of Physics at the University of Cambridge. Jonah is also a Research Affiliate at MIT, a Senior Energy Analyst at the Breakthrough Institute, and previously he was a Visiting Scientist and ThinkSwiss Scholar at ETH Zürich. His work has appeared in research journals, on the John Oliver show, and in publications of Columbia University. He earned his Master's in Energy and Bachelor's in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was named to its Senior 100 Honorary.Selected follow-ups:Jonah Messinger (The Breakthrough Institute)nucleonics.orgU.S. Department of Energy Announces $10 Million in Funding to Projects Studying Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions (ARPA-E)How Anomalous Science Breaks Through - by Jonah MessingerWolfgang Pauli (Wikiquote)Cold fusion: A case study for scientific behavior (Understanding Science)Calculated fusion rates in isotopic hydrogen molecules - by SE Koonin & M NauenbergKnown mechanisms that increase nuclear fusion rates in the solid state - by Florian Metzler et alIntroduction to superradiance (Cold Fusion Blog)Peter L. Hagelstein - Professor at MITModels for nuclear fusion in the solid state - by Peter Hagelstein et alRisk and Scientific Reputation: Lessons from Cold Fusion - by Huw PriceKatalin Karikó (Wikipedia)“Abundance” and Its Insights for Policymakers - by Hadley BrownIdentifying intellectual dark matter - by Florian Metzler and Jonah MessingerMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain Declaration

The 100-year-old named insured died of natural causes. His daughter, the executor, inherited and moved into the home, continuing to pay the same bills—including insurance premiums. Four years later, a fire occurred, but the policy still listed her late father. Can it pay out?   Notable Timestamps [ 00:10 ] - The daughter continued to pay the premiums, but did not contact the insurance company to advise them of her father's death. [ 01:30 ] - Trivia Time! Who was the oldest living person? [ 04:06 ] – Insurance policies generally follow the insureds, as defined by the policy, as opposed to the property itself.  [ 05:01 ] - A "death clause" provides a grace period to ensure coverage for the legal representative of the deceased (such as the executor of the estate) with respect to the premises and property covered at the time of death. This provision allows the family time to address affairs following a death. [ 06:15 ] – The grace period is not indefinite. Coverage under this clause typically ceases once the probate proceeding is finalized and the assets are distributed, as there is no longer a legal representative for the deceased. Some modern policies also include a hard cap, such as 180 days (approximately six months), for this grace period. [ 10:20 ] – Insurance companies are generally not obligated to actively seek out information regarding a policyholder's death. Courts have affirmed that the responsibility lies with the policyholder or the person seeking coverage to notify the insurer of any changes to the situation. [ 13:56 ] – Arguments appealing to "fairness" or doctrines like "mutual mistake" (where both parties are mistaken about a fact) typically do not succeed in court when the insurance company was unaware of the policyholder's death.  [ 17:33 ] – To prevent coverage lapses and ensure proper protection, it is critical for individuals or their families to contact their insurance agent or company to update policies, especially after a major life event like the death of a named insured. [ 14:00 ] - Tim provides a recap of the points above. Your PLRB Resources Coverage Question: If Named Insured Dies, Does Non-Resident Legal Representative Have Duty To Maintain Heat? https://www.plrb.org/documents/death-must-representative-maintain-heat/?search=duty%20to%20maintain%20heat%20representative Ramsey v. Allstate Ins. Co. (6th Cir.) (2013) https://www.plrb.org/documents/ramsey-v-allstate-insurance-co-6th-cir-2013/ Davis v. Westfield Ins. Co. (2022) https://www.plrb.org/documents/davis-v-westfield-ins-co-2022/ Kantz v. Everett Cash Mut. Ins. Co. (2018) https://www.plrb.org/documents/kantz-v-everett-cash-mut-ins-co-2018/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Read OnlineTaking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full. Matthew 14:19–20An important aspect of this miracle that is easy to miss is that Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes through His disciples' instrumentality. He did this by inviting them to assist in the distribution of the loaves and in the gathering of the fragments left over. This reveals that God often uses us as mediators of His superabundant graces given to others. Though God could pour forth His mercy directly, most often He does so through others.As you ponder this miracle, try to see yourself as one of the disciples who was invited to distribute the bread to the people. If you were there and were hungry and then were given bread, you would be tempted to eat the bread yourself before giving any away. But Jesus gave the bread to His hungry disciples with the instruction to first give it to others.Sometimes, when God calls us to give His mercy to others, we become selfish. It's easy to think that we must first take care of ourselves and our own needs. We erroneously believe that we can only offer mercy to others after our needs are met. Imagine, for example, if upon receiving the bread from Jesus the disciples would have decided that they should eat of it first. Then, if there was anything extra, they could give it to others. Had they done this, the superabundance of the multiplication of the loaves would not have happened. In the end, the disciples themselves received a superabundance of food—precisely because they first gave away what they had received.Spiritually speaking, the same is true with us. When we receive spiritual nourishment from our Lord, our first thought must be to give it away. We must first see all that we receive from God as an opportunity to bestow those blessings upon others. This is the nature of grace. For example, if we are given a sense of peace or joy within our hearts, we must realize that this peace or joy we receive is a gift that must be immediately offered to others. If we are given a spiritual insight into the Scriptures, this is given to us first and foremost to share with others. Every gift we receive from God must be understood as a gift given to us so that we can immediately share it with others. The good news is that when we seek to give away that which we have received, more is given to us and, in the end, we will be far richer.Reflect, today, upon the action of the disciples receiving this food from our Lord and immediately giving it away. See yourself in this miracle, and see the bread as a symbol of every grace you receive from God. What have you received that God wants you to distribute to others? Are there graces you have received that you selfishly try to hold onto? The nature of grace is that it is given to give it to others. Seek to do this with every spiritual gift you receive, and you will find that the graces multiply to the point that you receive more than you could ever imagine.Most generous Lord, You pour forth Your grace and mercy in superabundance. As I receive all that You bestow, please fill my heart with generosity so that I will never hesitate to offer Your mercy to others. Please use me as Your instrument, dear Lord, so that, through me, You may abundantly feed others. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Jacopo Tintoretto, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Summary: The Dark Elf, Veyla, becomes suspicious when Seina broaches a secret wrapped in a million year old memory. Of Special Note: On tonight's Creature Legends, the Sillian Facsimile. Download Chapter 146: The Name of the Goddess Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- A thank you for the following recording by Thimblerig, the Savior of the Show: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Thimblerig online: Click here to visit Thimblerig's FreeSound page Thimblerig's aforementioned audio is included on The Iron Realm with her permission. The following music for The Iron Realm Podcast was contributed to The Iron Realm by Max at Coltrin Compositions: Intro - Dim Lounge I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Coltrin Compositions online on: Max's Patreon Max's YouTube Max's aforementioned audio is included with permission. A thank you for the following recording by Aurora Locifer: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Aurora online on: X My thanks as well for all audio featured under the cc0 license on tonight's podcast. The Iron Realm is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. The Iron Realm album art/website art was created from a public domain image/CC0 image from PixaBay. Audio on the podcast, unless otherwise noted, has either been created by the author or has been used in accordance with the Creative Commons Zero license. A new Iron Realm Podcast is released periodically and each is a labor of my love for Solo RPG Gaming. Enjoy and support the show. And fare ye well, Traveler of The Maze, in the light and in the dark. Subscribe to The Iron Realm Podcast!

This episode of London Futurists Podcast is a special joint production with the AI and You podcast which is hosted by Peter Scott. It features a three-way discussion, between Peter, Calum, and David, on the future of AI, with particular focus on AI agents, AI safety, and AI boycotts.Peter Scott is a futurist, speaker, and technology expert helping people master technological disruption. After receiving a Master's degree in Computer Science from Cambridge University, he went to California to work for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His weekly podcast, “Artificial Intelligence and You” tackles three questions: What is AI? Why will it affect you? How do you and your business survive and thrive through the AI Revolution?Peter's second book, also called “Artificial Intelligence and You,” was released in 2022. Peter works with schools to help them pivot their governance frameworks, curricula, and teaching methods to adapt to and leverage AI.Selected follow-ups:Artificial Intelligence and You (podcast)Making Sense of AI - Peter's personal websiteArtificial Intelligence and You (book)AI agent verification - ConsciumPreventing Zero-Click AI Threats: Insights from EchoLeak - TrendMicroFuture Crimes -  book by Marc GoodmanHow TikTok Serves Up Sex and Drug Videos to Minors - Washington PostCOVID-19 vaccine misinformation and hesitancy - WikipediaCambridge Analytica - WikipediaInvisible Rulers - book by Renée DiResta2025 Northern Ireland riots (Ballymena) - WikipediaGoogle DeepMind Slammed by Protesters Over Broken AI Safety PromiseMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A concrete foundation is crumbling due to a truck's sugar-contaminated sand delivery. Now, a court case hinges on whether the CGL auto exclusion applies: Did the damage occur in the truck or on the job site? Notable Timestamps [ 00:30 ] - At the outset, it seems the question (of whether the CGL or the BAC policy applies) turns on whether the damage occurred on the job site, at the concrete plant, or on the sand delivery truck. [ 05:01 ] - Sugar can be used in small, controlled amounts to delay concrete setting time, but higher concentrations can prevent proper curing. The contamination in this scenario was due to a "failure to clean" the truck from a previous job. [ 08:57 ] - The CGL Auto Exclusion operates to ensure coverage falls under the proper policy. In this case, the property damage occurred on a truck, so it should not be handled by the CGL policy but by Business Auto Coverage. [ 13:02 ] - The CGL form defines property damage to include "loss of use", meaning that even if the sand itself wasn't physically damaged, its inability to be used for its intended purpose (making proper concrete) qualifies as property damage. [ 15:47 ] - The Business Auto policy "Care, Custody, and Control" exclusion applied because the concrete plant's employee made the error. [ 16:24 ] - Brennan provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources In Brief: Clear Blue Specialty Ins. Co. v. Landrieu Concrete and Cement Industries, LLC, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 10563 (5th Cir. La. 5/1/25). https://www.plrb.org/documents/clear-blue-specialty-ins-co-v-landrieu-concrete-and-cement-industries-llc-2025/ Annotation: CGL Policy Key GL39 – Automobile Exclusion. https://www.plrb.org/documents/gl39-automobile-exclusion Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Two siblings end up in a shared dream and explore it according to their priorities: eating food and making friends. Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy     Excerpt: As Astra kept staring at the sign, the characters began to shift into ones she could read. She grinned and started reading aloud. “Dream Sector Alpha. Basic fantasies. Opening gifts. Eating rocky road brownies—wait, I don't like rocky road brownies.” “I do!” Fen said. “Dream Sector Beta…Zeta…Theta. Hey, I know this. This is the Greek alphabet.”   What story or stories am I revisiting in this episode? Each Season 8 episode is a standalone story, but it's connected to or inspired by a previous story through a character, a place, an object, a concept, a continuation of events (ahem, sequel), and so on. This story revisits “The Mystery of Mrs. Highweather,” in which a new father, seeking stories for his baby daughter, stumbles across a series of books he used to love in his childhood about the caretaker of two adventurous kids.   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written?  I have a method. And I talk all about it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. The book title takes you straight to the book on Amazon. Or you can visit my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me) Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork? Please visit my Store page for updated info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: “Two Tickets to Dream Sector Disigma” Copyright © 2021 by Nila L. Patel Narration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music: “Packed lunch” by TRG Banks (Intro) “The silver bus” by TRG Banks (Outro) “Abstract Vision #5” by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by TRG BANKS “Through the gravitational field” “The silver bus” “Packed lunch” “First stop” “Horse ride 4” “Cigar”   Music by ANDREW SITKOV* “Casual Theme #2” “Casual Theme #4” “Knight Power” “Secrets of Kingdom” “Journey into Fog” “Battle March” “Protection of Kingdom” “Knight Rising”   *All these tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev Market Music by TRG Banks is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal Sound effects from AudioJungle, and GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration.   Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by TRG Banks at freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_Banks Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description: Digital drawing of a stream cutting through a grassy meadow. Foreground left corner displays glowing curling stems. A ladybug is perched on one of the stems. Bottom middle edge, a piece of paper floats in the water. To the ladybug's left, a wooden sign juts up from the grass. In the upper third of the image, forests are visible through purple haze, and mountains even further back. The sky glows with sunlight. The rectangular image is made square with top and bottom borders that repeat and continue the top and bottom of the image. Watermark of “Storyfeather” along the edge of the river at center right.

This is a replay of an episode that originally aired on March 19, 2024.     An insured's detached garage burns down in a covered lightning strike, and somehow it's not covered just because of a little side hustle? The PLRB crew hunt for coverage and find what the insurer can pay out on when an insured rents out their property without updating their insurance company.   Notable Timestamps   [ 00:17 ] - The insured remodeled their detached garage for use as an AirBNB rental, but never notified their insurer. The garage burned down, and the insured files a claim for the property damage, contents, and nearby oak tree that also burned down.   [ 02:40 ] - This scenario's policy explicity does not cover structures “held for rental”, so this clause would apply even though no guests were present on the date of loss.   [ 05:50 ] - The contents would likely be covered as long as the detached garage is not considered an “apartment.”   [ 07:42 ] - However, the Special Limit of Liability would limit that contents recovery to $3,000 under this policy.   [ 08:04 ] - AirBNB provides a form of coverage which they state is not insurance, but it likely applies only when guests were, at minimum, present.   [ 09:52 ] - The oak tree is also covered, but likely limited to $500.   [ 11:13 ] - In a variation on the scenario, the group discusses that property of tenants would likely not be covered.   [ 13:26 ] - Fair rental value coverage only applies to covered losses.   [ 14:50 ] - Clauses on “homesharing activities” are more frequently appearing in newer forms.   [ 16:30 ] - Tim provides a recap of the scenario and the points above.   Your PLRB Resources   Adjuster Resource Sheet on Home Sharing Issues for Property Adjusters - https://search.plrb.org/?dn=72175&src=gsa   Highlights of 2022 Revisions TO Section I ISO Homeowners Form - https://search.plrb.org/?dn=87749&src=gsa   Coverage Question on “Home Sharing Endorsement Would Not Apply Where Tenant Rented Garage For More Than 30 Days” - https://search.plrb.org/?dn=77494&src=gsa   Webinar on “Homeowners Liability Coverage: Current Trends” - https://www.plrb.org/distlearn/webinars/vplayer.cfm?vid=w0086   Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/container.cfm?conlink=sec/cq/default.cfm) at no additional charge to you or your company.   Subscribe to this Podcast   Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app   YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb   LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau”   Send us your Scenario!   Please reach out to us with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.   Legal Information   The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate.   Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0). https://thenounproject.com/icon/garage-6216862/ https://fontawesome.com/icons/bolt-lightning?f=classic&s=solid

The guest in this episode is Hugo Spowers. Hugo has led an adventurous life. In the 1970s and 80s he was an active member of the Dangerous Sports Club, which invented bungee jumping, inspired by an initiation ceremony in Vanuatu. Hugo skied down a black run in St.Moritz in formal dress, seated at a grand piano, and he broke his back, neck and hips when he misjudged the length of one of his bungee ropes.Hugo is a petrol head, and done more than his fair share of car racing. But if he'll excuse the pun, his driving passion was always the environment, and he is one of the world's most persistent and dedicated pioneers of hydrogen cars.He is co-founder and CEO of Riversimple, a 24 year-old pre-revenue startup, which have developed 5 generations of research vehicles. Hydrogen cars are powered by electric motors using electricity generated by fuel cells. Fuel cells are electrolysis in reverse. You put in hydrogen and oxygen, and what you get out is electricity and water.There is a long-standing debate among energy experts about the role of hydrogen fuel cells in the energy mix, and Hugo is a persuasive advocate. Riversimple's cars carry modest sized fuel cells complemented by supercapacitors, with motors for each of the four wheels. The cars are made of composites, not steel, because minimising weight is critical for fuel efficiency, pollution, and road safety. The cars are leased rather than sold, which enables a circular business model, involving higher initial investment per car, and no built-in obsolescence. The initial, market entry cars are designed as local run-arounds for households with two cars, which means the fuelling network can be built out gradually. And Hugo also has strong opinions about company governance.Selected follow-ups:Hugo Spowers - WikipediaRiversimpleMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Join us this month as we talk with author Denise S. Robbins who has a new book out called The Unmapping; the Washington Writers Publishing House co-president Caroline Bock and Jona Colson, who are celebrating WWPH's 50th anniversary; author Rion Amilcar Scott who reads from his book, The World Does Not Require You; and indie lit legend Brian Allen Carr, author of Bad Foundations, Opioid, Indiana, Short Bus, and others.  Denise S. Robbins is from Madison, Wisconsin, the city where she grew up and to which she returned after sixteen years of living and working in climate activism on the East Coast. In Madison, she lives with her husband in a yellow house circled by oaks and pines and two owls, and works as a consultant for several climate advocacy groups. She is a Pushcart Prize–nominated author whose stories have been published in literary journals including The Barcelona Review, Gulf Coast, and many more. Her debut novel, The Unmapping, was published in June 2025 from Mareas at Bindery Books. It is number 2 on People Magazine's top reads for the summer.  The Unmapping is on order at DCPL. You can place a hold for when it arrives.  Caroline Bock's short story collection, Carry Her Home, received the 2018 WWPH Fiction Prize. She is the author of two critically acclaimed young adult novels, LIE and Before My Eyes, from St. Martin's Press. In addition to her role as co-president, she is the prose editor at WWPH Writes, our bi-weekly literary journal, and the co-editor of our 2021 anthology This Is What America Looks Like Fiction and Poetry from D.C. Maryland, and Virginia. Her new novel, THE OTHER BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. (Regal House Publishing) will be published on June 2, 2026.Jona Colson's poetry collection, Said Through Glass, won the 2018 Jean Feldman Poetry Prize from WWPH. He teaches English at Montgomery College. 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Is a recycle bin a “vehicle”? Does a car antenna ripping a coat fall under the Vehicles peril? How about a poorly secured wedding dress in the backseat of a convertible? If you occasionally win a biking competition, does the loss of your bike trigger business property coverage? Join Mike, Tim, and Alissha for the lightning round and discuss bikes, eBikes, sleds, boats, and more.   Notable Timestamps   [ 00:15 ] - The insured is an avid cyclist who occasionally wins money from his hobby. Another cyclist cut him off and he crashed his bike into a tree while at a park, destroying the bike.   [ 01:13 ] - Mike & Alissha share personal stories, including a disastrous encounter with a parked car.   [ 03:47 ] - The bike itself is Coverage C Personal Property as there's an exclusion for motor vehicles, but not for vehicles.   [ 07:04 ] - There is a Named Peril for losses caused by vehicles. Courts interpret this broadly to mean anything from boats to sleds; rollerblades and recycle bins might be pushing it.   [ 09:22 ] - The force / weight / momentum of the vehicle must cause the loss. The team goes through a lightning quiz round exploring a variety of mini-scenarios on the vehicles peril.   [ 13:53 ] - Depreciation can be subtracted when the bike is replaced if it was paid under ACV.    [ 14:29 ] - Although the insured occasionally won money, that likely doesn't qualify it as a business.   [ 15:18 ] - eBikes present novel issues due to the motor vehicles exclusion, so PLRB has prepared detailed resources on this issue.   [ 17:12 ] - Tim provides a recap of the scenario and the points above.   Your PLRB Resources   Detailed annotation on Vehicles Peril - https://search.plrb.org/?dn=151&src=gsa   Legacy podcast on “The Coverage Contrarian: E-Bike Coverage Under a Homeowners Policy” - https://www.plrb.org/distlearn/podcasts/index.cfm?id=a0066   Coverage Question on “E-Bike Excluded Under "All Other Motorized Land Conveyances" Language” - https://search.plrb.org/?dn=74811&src=gsa   Adjuster Resource Sheet on “Analysis of Coverage for an E-Bike Accident under a Homeowners Policy” (includes a link to a 50-state compendium) - https://search.plrb.org/?DN=77489   Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/container.cfm?conlink=sec/cq/default.cfm) at no additional charge to you or your company.   Subscribe to this Podcast   Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app   YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb   LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau”   Send us your Scenario!   Please reach out to us with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.   Legal Information   The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate.   Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0). https://freesound.org/people/univ_lyon3/sounds/541432/ https://fontawesome.com/icons/bicycle?f=classic&s=solid  

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In this special guided meditation, Jo invites you to release fear and reconnect with the intuitive voice within. If you've been feeling anxious, blocked, or unsure of your next step, this gentle practice will help quiet your mind and open your heart to deep, peaceful guidance.Breathe. Listen. Trust. All is truly well.Perfect for your morning, evening, or anytime you need clarity.Follow the Jo Willow Rose Podcast for soulful storytelling, meditations, and uplifting messages.

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin through the quote, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”. They discuss the claim of the quote: the importance of preparation is essential in setting yourself up for success. They explore the counterclaim: the importance of going with the flow instead of preparing too much, especially when it comes to teaching and parenting. Lastly, they pose some essential questions for further considerations in your discussions of the quote.   Image Source: Joseph-Siffred Duplessis, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Benjamin_Franklin_%281706%E2%80%931790%29_MET_DP312881.jpg  

This is a replay of an episode originally aired on Apr 22, 2025. An adjuster working on a complex property damage claim closes the file, having paid out on the claim. Then they receive a notice that the insured is demanding appraisal. They call up the insured, only to find out that the insured has no idea what's going on. About Our Guest Steven J. Badger, Partner, Zelle LLP sbadger@zellelaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-badger-467b0322/ Notable Timestamps [ 00:20 ] - The insured signed a form on a tabet, presented to them by the contractor, without realizing it authorized a later appraisal demand. [ 01:13 ] - Steve shares an anecdote about his appraisal training sessions & debates. [ 02:39 ] - Steve's review of the trends shows that contractor-driven appraisal demands are more common now than they used to be. [ 03:50 ] - Assignment of Benefits would raise other issues and would not be permitted in all states. [ 05:15 ] - The adjuster can begin addressing an appraisal demand by contacting the insured to ask if they are aware of the demand, if the work is complete in their opinion, and the amount they paid. [ 07:22 ] - In the states where Steve practices, the contractor performing the work (and the public adjuster on the claim) cannot also act as the appraiser. [ 08:45 ] - Steve leverages his presence on LinkedIn to call out illegal behavior. [ 10:11 ] - Zelle LLP has drafted an alternative appraisal clause addressing abuses in the appraisal process. Removing the appraisal clause entirely would simply increase litigation. [ 12:37 ] - The goal of appraisal is prompt amicable resolution of disputed claims. [ 13:15 ] - Steve provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Steve will be presenting at the Texas Hail Claims Conference on February 12-13, 2026 in Dallas. Recorded Webinar: Combatting Common Abuses and Schemes in CAT Claims - https://www.plrb.org/courses/combatting-common-abuses-and-schemes-in-cat-claims/ CE Course: Property Insurance Appraisal - https://www.plrb.org/courses/property-insurance-appraisal/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Thanks to Micah for suggesting this week's topic, the trilobite! Further reading: The Largest Trilobites Stunning 3D images show anatomy of 500 million-year-old Cambrian trilobites entombed in volcanic ash Strange Symmetries #06: Trilobite Tridents Trilobite Ventral Structures A typical trilobite: Isotelus rex, the largest trilobite ever found [photo from the first link above]: Walliserops showing off its trident [picture by TheFossilTrade - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=133758014]: Another Walliserops individual with four prongs on its trident [photo by Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we're going to learn about an ancient animal that was incredibly successful for millions of years, until it wasn't. It's a topic suggested by Micah: the trilobite. Trilobites first appear in the fossil record in the Cambrian, about 520 million years ago. They evolved separately from other arthropods so early and left no living descendants, that they're not actually very closely related to any animals alive today. They were arthropods, though, so they're distantly related to all other arthropods, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans. The word trilobite means “three lobes,” which describes its basic appearance. It had a head shield, often with elaborate spikes depending on the species, and a little tail shield. In between, its body was segmented like a pillbug's or an armadillo's, so that it could flex without cracking its exoskeleton. Its body was also divided into three lobes running from head to tail. Its head and tail were usually rounded so that the entire animal was roughly shaped like an oval, with the head part of the oval larger than the tail part. It had legs underneath that it used to crawl around on the sea floor, burrow into sand and mud, and swim. Some species could even roll up into a ball to protect its legs and softer underside, just like a pillbug. Because trilobites existed for at least 270 million years, there were a lot of species. Scientists have identified about 22,000 different species so far, and there were undoubtedly thousands more that we don't know about yet. Most are about the size of a big stag beetle although some were tinier. The largest trilobite found so far lived in what is now North America, and it grew over two feet long, or more than 70 centimeters, and was 15 inches wide, or 40 cm. It's named Isotelus rex. I. rex had 26 pairs of legs, possibly more, and prominent eyes on the head shield. Scientists think it lived in warm, shallow ocean water like most other trilobites did, where it burrowed in the bottom and ate small animals like worms. There were probably other species of trilobite that were even bigger, we just haven't found specimens yet that are more than fragments. Because trilobites molted their exoskeletons the way modern crustaceans and other animals still do, we have a whole lot of fossilized exoskeletons. Fossilized legs, antennae, and other body parts are much rarer, and preserved soft body parts are the rarest of all. We know that some trilobite species had gills on the legs, some had hairlike structures on the legs, and many had compound eyes. A specimen with preserved eggs inside was also found recently. Some incredibly detailed trilobite fossils have been found in Morocco, including details like the mouth and digestive tract. The detail comes from volcanic ash that fell into shallow coastal water around half a billion years ago. The water cooled the ash enough that when it fell onto the trilobites living in the water, it didn't burn them. It did suffocate them, though, since so much ash fell that the ocean was more ash than water. The ash was soft and as fine as powder, and it covered the trilobites and protected their bodies from potential damage, while also preserving the body details as they fos...

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Summary: Two Mazari Girls are held captive by a grey-lobed abberation. Of Special Note: On tonight's Creature Legends, learn what the Tribe does not know about their hidden foe, the Sillian. Download Chapter 145: Greymalkin Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by Katie Otten was showcased on tonight's episode: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm by Katie Otten I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Katie's aforementioned audio is included with permission. Find Katie Otten online on: katieotten.com katieotten13 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram A thank you for the following recording by Thimblerig: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Thimblerig online: Click here to visit Thimblerig's FreeSound page Thimblerig's aforementioned audio is included on The Iron Realm with her permission. The following music for The Iron Realm Podcast was contributed to The Iron Realm by Max at Coltrin Compositions: Tensions Rising Illeria (Night) I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Coltrin Compositions online on: Max's Patreon Max's YouTube Max's aforementioned audio is included with permission. VIEW ALSO the Video Edition of Bonus Cast 66 which showcases the João Luiz miniatures on YouTube: Iron Realm Miniatures by DailyHeroForge My thanks as well for all audio featured under the cc0 license on tonight's podcast. The Iron Realm is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. The Iron Realm album art/website art was created from a public domain image/CC0 image from PixaBay. Audio on the podcast, unless otherwise noted, has either been created by the author or has been used in accordance with the Creative Commons Zero license. A new Iron Realm Podcast is released periodically and each is a labor of my love for Solo RPG Gaming. Enjoy and support the show. And fare ye well, Traveler of The Maze, in the light and in the dark. Subscribe to The Iron Realm Podcast!

This is a replay of an episode originally aired on Apr 15, 2025. A Texas adjuster gets an assignment for a simple hail damage claim. He anticipates having to argue with the roofing contractor, debate whether overhead and profit is owed, deal with the supplementing company, receive an appraisal demand, and finally face a lawsuit.   About Our Guest Steven J. Badger, Partner, Zelle LLP sbadger@zellelaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-badger-467b0322/   Notable Timestamps [ 00:20 ] - Because of his years of experience, he knows that the 30 square comp shingle roof should cost about $20,000 to replace. (Amount provided is for reference and example purposes only.) [ 01:10 ] - For 34 years, Steve Badger has represented mostly the commercial property insurance industry, and for the past decade has focused on catastrophe, hail, and wind claims. [ 02:00 ] - Many policies allow the insurance company to replace the roof themselves through preferred contractors. [ 04:15 ] - Having an "preferred contract network" or "managed repair" endorsement can reduce ambiguity as compared to the base policy. [ 05:50 ] - Such endorsements could be optional or mandatory.  [ 07:00 ] - Steve argues that these endorsements can be a win/win/win for the insurer, insured, and contractor. [ 08:20 ] - Steve explores the potential benefits of the endorsement, such as reduced deductibles. [ 09:15 ] - Invoking "our option" means that if-- for example-- the selected contractor floods the house, the insurer could be responsible. However, an endorsement in this style could allow the insured to choose to employ the network. Further, contractors in the network could assume the risk. [ 11:15 ] - Steve discusses industry interest in preventative solutions. [ 13:00 ] - Steve contrasts the contractor who put on the roof asking for a supplement to a separate company focused on supplementation, and shifts focus to the insured's needs. [ 16:10 ] - Steve provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Steve will be presenting at the Texas Hail Claims Conference on February 12-13, 2026 in Dallas. Recorded Webinar: Combatting Common Abuses and Schemes in CAT Claims - https://www.plrb.org/courses/combatting-common-abuses-and-schemes-in-cat-claims/ CE Course: Roofing Fraud: Don't Get Nailed - https://www.plrb.org/courses/roofing-fraud-dont-get-nailed/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

The insured's kitchen sink wasn't draining well. A plumber scoped the line and found tree roots blocking it. The only fix is to dig up and replace the pipe. The adjuster checked the HO3 (2011) exclusions but didn't find one specifically for tree roots. Do others apply? Notable Timestamps [ 00:45 ] – The adjuster checks the ISO HO3 (2011) policy but finds no explicit exclusion for damage caused by tree roots. [ 04:44 ] – Tree root damage exclusions can exist in some policies, but are rare. If clearly written, they're usually enforceable. [ 05:30 ] – Lacking that, adjusters must look at general exclusions. The team explores all possibilities, including wear and tear, inherent vice, and non-fortuitous loss. [ 06:14 ] – Does wear and tear apply? Tree root intrusion may be interpreted as gradual, expected deterioration, not sudden damage. [ 07:14 ] – "Insurance covers risks, not costs." Damage expected to happen over time (like root growth) may fall outside coverage. [ 10:12 ] – Earth movement was suggested as an exclusion. It's debatable whether tree roots pushing soil could qualify as "earth movement." [ 12:08 ] – Inherent vice is another possible exclusion, if pipe failure resulted from defective materials rather than external damage. [ 13:03 ] – Faulty maintenance or neglect may apply if the homeowner ignored known tree root issues or failed to maintain the system. [ 14:01 ] – If pipe damage is covered, costs to dig up the lawn may also be covered as part of the repair. [ 15:00 ] – But if the loss is excluded, tear-out costs likely aren't covered unless tied to investigation or specifically included. [ 16:04 ] – The bottom line: coverage depends on facts, foreseeability, and exclusions. Without a tree root exclusion, outcomes are uncertain. Your PLRB Resources FAQ: Tree Root Losses - https://www.plrb.org/documents/tree-root-losses/ Coverage Question: Tree Root Damage: Fortuitous or Non-Fortuitous? - https://www.plrb.org/documents/tree-root-damage-fortuitous-or-non-fortuitous-pcq-2022-01-21-dwf-b/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Can we use AI to improve how we handle conflict? Or even to end the worst conflicts that are happening all around us? That's the subject of the new book of our guest in this episode, Simon Horton. The book has the bold title “The End of Conflict: How AI will end war and help us get on better”.Simon has a rich background, including being a stand-up comedian and a trapeze artist – which are, perhaps, two useful skills for dealing with acute conflict. He has taught negotiation and conflict resolution for 20 years, across 25 different countries, where his clients have included the British Army, the Saudi Space Agency, and Goldman Sachs. His previous books include “Change their minds” and “The leader's guide to negotiation”.Selected follow-ups:Simon HortonThe End of Conflict - book websiteThe Better Angels of our Nature - book by Steven PinkerCrime in England and Wales: year ending March 2024 - UK Office of National StatisticsHow Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley forged an unlikely friendship - Belfast TelegraphReview of Steven Pinker's Enlightenment Now by Scott AaronsonA Detailed Critique of One Section of Steven Pinker's Chapter “Existential Threats” by Philosophy TorresEnd Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration - book by Peter TurchinWhy do chimps kill each other? - ScienceUsing Artificial Intelligence in Peacemaking: The Libya Experience - Colin Irwin, University of LiverpoolRetrospective on the Oslo Accord - New York TimesRemeshPolis - Democracy TechnologiesWaves: Tech-Powered Democracy - DemosMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Our guest in this episode is Nate Soares, President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, or MIRI.MIRI was founded in 2000 as the Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence by Eliezer Yudkowsky, with support from a couple of internet entrepreneurs. Among other things, it ran a series of conferences called the Singularity Summit. In 2012, Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil, acquired the Singularity Summit, including the Singularity brand, and the Institute was renamed as MIRI.Nate joined MIRI in 2014 after working as a software engineer at Google, and since then he's been a key figure in the AI safety community. In a blogpost at the time he joined MIRI he observed “I turn my skills towards saving the universe, because apparently nobody ever got around to teaching me modesty.”MIRI has long had a fairly pessimistic stance on whether AI alignment is possible. In this episode, we'll explore what drives that view—and whether there is any room for hope.Selected follow-ups:Nate Soares - MIRIYudkowsky and Soares Announce Major New Book: “If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies” - MIRIThe Bayesian model of probabilistic reasoningDuring safety testing, o1 broke out of its VM - RedditLeo Szilard - Physics WorldDavid Bowie - Five Years - Old Grey Whistle TestAmara's Law - IEEERobert Oppenheimer calculation of p(doom)JD Vance commenting on AI-2027SolidGoldMagikarp - LessWrongASMLChicago Pile-1 - WikipediaCastle Bravo - WikipediaMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Join us as we celebrate the publication of Grit and Gravity, volume 11 of the Grace and Gravity series, a series dedicated to women writers in the DC area.  Christina Tudor and Cynthia Via are two of the excellent writers in the series. (and are both alums of the DC Public Library writers workshops). We chat briefly with Melissa Scholes Young, the editor of the series. As part of a new spot on writers and their jobs and the business of writing, we talk to OF Cieri.     Credits Dream Pop by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/only-in-the-milky-way-part-3/dream-pop/Dark Ambient Music (Death And Forever) byTheBoseDeity is licensed under the Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 License.https://freesound.org/people/TheBoseDeity/sounds/395691/Java Pop by Spires That in the Sunset Rise is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spires_That_in_the_Sunset_Rise/Curse_the_Traced_Bird/Java_Pop/Washington, DC by The Nighttime Adventure Society is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society/Chapter_One_The_First_Chapter/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society_-_Chapter_One-_The_First_Chapter_-_01_Washington_DC/ Inside the Crystal Cave by Kate Kody is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/single/inside-the-crystal-cave/$x4 (MicroSong) by sthm is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/x4_MicroSong/kalas by Uncle Milk is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/kalas_1886/Function! by junior85 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/junior85_-_07_-_Function/ Re-Function! by junior85 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/junior85_-_08_-_Re-Function/Tipping Point by Ellennerv is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/Tipping_Point/Pasty Cline “I'm Gonna Walk Some Dog” is in the public domain and is an official record of the United States Army. Armed Forces Radio Service.  Arkansas Traveler by ecfike us licenssed under a CC0 licensehttps://freesound.org/people/ecfike/sounds/135127/All audio comments are consented to by the The Labs Consent and Release form. 

A wealthy couple is murdered after a glamorous party—jewelry stolen, town abuzz. Their estate files an HO3 claim for the stolen jewelry and loss in home value due to the stigma. But does the policy cover reputational "diminution in value"?   Notable Timestamps [ 00:37 ] - The scenario involves a wealthy couple poisoned in their mansion, with jewelry stolen and a claim submitted under their HO3 policy ISO 2011 edition. [ 01:39 ] - Trivia Time! Who are the six main characters of the board game Clue? [ 03:40 ] - Diminution in value refers to a property's market value being less than before a loss, even after full physical repair, due to stigma. [ 04:35 ] - The common argument against covering diminution in value is that policies typically cover physical loss and physical repair, not consequential or economic losses. [ 06:16 ] - First-party auto and property policies share similar loss settlement language. [ 07:47 ] - In Royal Capital Dev., LLC v. Maryland Cas. Co., No. S12Q0209, 2012 WL 1909842, — S.E.2d — (Ga. 5/29/12) [reviewed at PLRB, Prop. Ins. L. Rev. 8462 (2012)], the court allowed for diminution in value in a first-party property claim, drawing an analogy to auto claims. [ 08:50 ] - If there were physical traces like blood or bullet holes from the murders, it could potentially establish a physical loss, strengthening an argument for diminution in value, even if the cleanup cost itself is minimal. [ 10:28 ] - Real estate experts or appraisers could testify by comparing the home's value without the incident to similar properties affected by negative events. [ 13:04 ] - It's crucial to check your jurisdiction; while Georgia allows it, many states disallow it, and others have no specific case law on the matter. [ 14:00 ] - Tim provides a recap of the points above. Your PLRB Resources FAQ: Diminution in Value in First Party Property Claims - https://www.plrb.org/documents/diminution-in-value-in-first-party-property-claims/ Coverage Question: Pet Dog Attacked Owner; Blood on Carpet - https://www.plrb.org/documents/pet-dog-attacked-owner-blood-on-carpet-pcq-2023-10-27-twh-b/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

John, a self-employed trucker, injures himself fixing his rig “Betsy” (1st PIP claim). Later, he's hurt again when a mechanic's shuttle van crashes (2nd PIP claim). Two accidents, two PIP claims—one while working, one as a passenger—make for a rough day.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:17 ] - John has two injury claims in Michigan: a slip and fall while working on his truck (Injury 1) and being rearended while a passenger in a mechanic's shuttle van (Injury 2). [ 01:02 ] - Michigan was once the most expensive state for car insurance but has fallen to the sixth most expensive according to insure.com as of May 25. Which was the cheapest? [ 02:22 ] - Michigan's standard PIP statute under MCL § 500.3114 dictates that the named insured generally collects benefits under their own auto insurance policy, not the policy covering the vehicle involved in the accident. [ 02:49 ] - There are exceptions to the Michigan PIP priority rule, including when an insured is injured as an occupant of a vehicle owned by or registered to their employer or while a passenger in a vehicle used in the business of transporting passengers. [ 04:04 ] - For John's first injury (slip and fall), regarding the "owned by employer" exception, a Michigan appellate court in the reviewed case held the truck was owned by both John (the driver/title holder) and the leasing company (Shoulder Trucking). [ 05:36 ] - The court in this scenario found that he was an employee of himself as an independent contractor, leading his commercial insurance carrier to take priority. [ 07:09 ] - For John's second injury (shuttle van), the key statutory exception language relates to being a passenger in a vehicle "used in the business of transporting passengers". [ 07:52 ] - The phrase "in the business of transporting passengers" is construed in Michigan using a two-prong test from a seminal case: 1) whether transporting passengers was the primary purpose for the vehicle's use, and 2) whether the transportation was incidental to the overall business or activity. [ 08:55 ] - Applying the two-prong test to the mechanic's shuttle van involves considering factors like whether the service was free (suggesting incidental) or regularly offered (suggesting primary purpose or not incidental). The court in the case discussed did not decide this issue for the shuttle van, sending it back to the finder of fact. [ 09:39 ] - Brennan provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Case Law Review: Smith v. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. of Mich. (2025) https://www.plrb.org/documents/smith-v-farm-bureau-mut-ins-co-of-mich-2025/ Case Law Review: Miclea v. Cherokee Ins. Co. https://www.plrb.org/documents/miclea-v-cherokee-ins-co/ PLRB State-By-State Survey on PIP, Michigan → “Priority” https://www.plrb.org/documents/michigan-pip-compendium/#priority Case Law Review: Bender v. USAA Gen. Indem. Co. (2025) https://www.plrb.org/documents/bender-v-usaa-gen-indem-co-2025/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Summary: The savage Echo discovers that another girl like her, has been thrown into the Goblin Pits. Of Special Note: Prepare yourself, Traveller. Dire Test Six is visited this night upon you. Download Chapter 144: The Origin of Echo & Kaylana Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by Katie Otten was showcased on tonight's episode: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm by Katie Otten I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Katie's aforementioned audio is included with permission. Find Katie Otten online on: katieotten.com katieotten13 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram A thank you for the following recording by Thimblerig: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Thimblerig online: Click here to visit Thimblerig's FreeSound page Thimblerig's aforementioned audio is included on The Iron Realm with her permission. The following music for The Iron Realm Podcast was contributed to The Iron Realm by Max at Coltrin Compositions: Serene Psychosis Hollow Whispers On The Wind Experiment I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Coltrin Compositions online on: Max's Patreon Max's YouTube Max's aforementioned audio is included with permission. A thank you for the following recording by Scribbler: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Click here to visit Scribbler on Twitter X Scribbler's aforementioned audio is included on The Iron Realm with permission. My thanks as well for all audio featured under the cc0 license on tonight's podcast. The Iron Realm is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. The Iron Realm album art/website art was created from a public domain image/CC0 image from PixaBay. Audio on the podcast, unless otherwise noted, has either been created by the author or has been used in accordance with the Creative Commons Zero license. A new Iron Realm Podcast is released periodically and each is a labor of my love for Solo RPG Gaming. Enjoy and support the show. And fare ye well, Traveler of The Maze, in the light and in the dark. Subscribe to The Iron Realm Podcast!

Our guest in this episode is Henry Shevlin. Henry is the Associate Director of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where he also co-directs the Kinds of Intelligence program and oversees educational initiatives. He researches the potential for machines to possess consciousness, the ethical ramifications of such developments, and the broader implications for our understanding of intelligence. In his 2024 paper, “Consciousness, Machines, and Moral Status,” Henry examines the recent rapid advancements in machine learning and the questions they raise about machine consciousness and moral status. He suggests that public attitudes towards artificial consciousness may change swiftly, as human-AI interactions become increasingly complex and intimate. He also warns that our tendency to anthropomorphise may lead to misplaced trust in and emotional attachment to AIs.Note: this episode is co-hosted by David and Will Millership, the CEO of a non-profit called Prism (Partnership for Research Into Sentient Machines). Prism is seeded by Conscium, a startup where both Calum and David are involved, and which, among other things, is researching the possibility and implications of machine consciousness. Will and Calum will be releasing a new Prism podcast focusing entirely on Conscious AI, and the first few episodes will be in collaboration with the London Futurists Podcast.Selected follow-ups:PRISM podcastHenry Shevlin - personal siteKinds of Intelligence - Leverhulme Centre for the Future of IntelligenceConsciousness, Machines, and Moral Status - 2024 paper by Henry ShevlinApply rich psychological terms in AI with care - by Henry Shevlin and Marta HalinaWhat insects can tell us about the origins of consciousness - by Andrew Barron and Colin KleinConsciousness in Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Science of Consciousness - By Patrick Butlin, Robert Long, et alAssociation for the Study of ConsciousnessOther researchers mentioned:Blake LemoineThomas NagelNed BlockPeter SengeGalen StrawsonDavid ChalmersDavid BenatarThomas MetzingerBrian TomasikMurray ShanahanMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationPromoguy Talk PillsAgency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A "FastFeast" driver ends their shift but forgets to log out of the app. On the way home, they crash—and their insurance denies the claim. Why? They were still “on the job.” In the gig economy, one tap can mean the difference between coverage and denial.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:01 ] - The core scenario involves a driver for the delivery app FastFeast who had an accident on the way home after their shift and whose insurance claim was denied because they were still logged into the app. [ 02:07 ] - A ghost kitchen is a delivery-only establishment with no physical storefront that exists solely on delivery apps. Some ghost kitchens are linked to existing restaurants, like one possibly operating out of Chuck E. Cheese kitchens... [ 05:14 ] - Many personal auto policies, including older ones still in use, contain a livery or public conveyance exclusion that can apply if the vehicle is being used for ridesharing. [ 07:15 ] - Applying the livery exclusion may lead to coverage issues when a rideshare driver is actively transporting passengers during an accident. [ 08:10 ] - Under older livery language, it becomes ambiguous if an accident occurs while a driver is merely logged into the app awaiting an assignment but not actively carrying passengers or property. [ 11:11 ] - The definition of "livery" in these exclusions has been debated in courts; a majority interpret it to include both passengers and property (cargo), while a minority have limited it to passengers only. [ 14:21 ] - Modern exclusionary language for transportation network companies (TNCs) is designed to be less ambiguous than older livery clauses, often excluding coverage simply if the driver is logged into the TNC's digital network, regardless of whether they have an active customer. [ 17:09 ] - Brennan provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Coverage Question: “Does The “Livery Or Public Conveyance” Exclusion Apply To An Insured Logged Onto Door Dash But Not Making A Delivery? 2024.06.19” https://www.plrb.org/documents/does-the-livery-or-public-conveyance-exclusion-apply-to-an-insured-logged-onto-door-dash-but-not-making-a-delivery/?search=ride%20sharing%20exclusion Coverage Question: “Does A Rideshare Exclusion Apply To An Insured Who Is Only Logged On To The Uber App? – 2024.03.04” https://www.plrb.org/documents/does-a-rideshare-exclusion-apply-to-an-insured-who-is-only-logged-on-to-the-uber-app-2024-03-04/?search=ride%20sharing%20exclusion Emerging Issues: “Does a PAP Provide Coverage for Delivery Drivers Using Personal Vehicles with the Emergence of Ride-sharing Services Like Uber/Lyft/Grubhub? “https://www.plrb.org/documents/does-a-pap-provide-coverage-for-delivery-drivers-using-personal-vehicles-with-the-emergence-of-ride-sharing-services-like-uber-lyft-grubhub/?search=ride%20sharing%20exclusion#passorprop Case Law Review: Bender v. USAA Gen. Indem. Co. (2025) https://www.plrb.org/documents/bender-v-usaa-gen-indem-co-2025/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Our insured, a widow with two adult kids, dies in a house fire. Her son, who planned to move out soon, escapes unharmed. Her daughter, who lives out of state but stores a drum set in the basement, is the executrix and returns home to handle next steps and insurance.   Notable Timestamps [ 01:00 ] - The son planned to move into his girlfriend's apartment by the end of the month [ 02:00 ] - The death clause in the HO3 form is explained as a critical provision ensuring the dwelling remains covered after the named insured's death until the estate can be settled.  [ 03:00 ] - The policy language of the death clause states that the legal representative of the deceased is insured for the premises and property.  [ 04:00 ] - A legal representative is typically the judicially appointed executor or administrator, not just an heir. [ 05:00 ] - Courts have generally held that the death clause overrides the personal property of others clause, which would likely preclude coverage for the daughter's drum set as she was not a resident insured at the time of the fire.  [ 06:00 ] - The son, who was living in the house at the time of the fire, is covered for his personal property, though he cannot make a claim for the dwelling itself.  [ 08:00 ] - The son's ALE coverage would cease if he moves in with his girlfriend, and the daughter is not entitled to ALE because she was not a member of the household at the time of the named insured's death.  [ 09:00 ] - The difference in ALE coverage for the son and daughter reflects the insurance policy's goal to maintain the pre-loss situation, covering the resident son but not the non-resident daughter.  [ 10:00 ] - Coverage under the death clause is intended as a temporary measure providing peace of mind to the family while they settle affairs, and it ends once the estate is settled.  [ 11:00 ] - If the legal representative deeds the house to themselves after the named insured's death but before a loss, coverage under the original policy terminates because the insurance follows the named insured's personal interest, not just the property.  [ 12:00 ] - Once the property is deeded to new owners (even family members), they must obtain their own insurance for coverage.  [ 13:00 ] - John provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Annotation on the Death Clause - https://www.plrb.org/documents/death-ho120/?search=death Coverage Question: “Does the Death Clause Prevent the Insurer From Cancelling the Policy?” - https://www.plrb.org/documents/does-the-death-clause-prevent-the-insurer-from-cancelling-the-policy-pcq-2019-11-19-twh-a/?search=death%20clause Case Law Review: “Insurable Interest Lost When Executor Transferred Property To Self” - https://www.plrb.org/documents/archer-v-cotton-states-mutual-ins-co-2010/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

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A windstorm-caused power outage at the Cheesecake Manufactory led to the spoilage of hundreds of cheesecakes and a business income loss. The adjuster is questioning if the windstorm deductible applies to the claim, despite the power outage being the direct cause of the spoilage.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:00 ] - The scenario presented involves a windstorm that caused a power outage, leading to spoiled cheesecakes and a claim for spoilage and lost business income, raising the central question of whether the windstorm deductible applies given the chain of events. [ 01:30 ] - Trivia: Where did the maximum natural wind gust ever recorded occur? [ 03:00 ] - The windstorm deductible endorsement states it applies to losses "caused directly or indirectly by windstorm or hail", but this language, even with "indirectly," can still lead courts to perform a proximate cause analysis, often leaving the "dominant and efficient cause" determination to a jury, unlike clearer anti-concurrent causation language. [ 04:30 ] - While "directly or indirectly" might address some indirect causation issues, the very definition of "windstorm" is not straightforward and is heavily subject to interpretation by courts based on specific case facts. [ 06:00 ] - Case law interpretations of "windstorm" can be narrow, such as a Rhode Island case finding high winds didn't qualify due to excessive rain; or surprising, like a Texas court holding a tornado was not a windstorm for deductible purposes. [ 07:30 ] - Is a tornado the epitome of a windstorm? Depends on who you ask... [ 09:00 ] - When two different endorsement provisions contain irreconcilable conflicts, such as both stating that "no other deductible applies" to the coverage they provide, a court might determine that no deductible applies at all. [ 12:00 ] - The business income claim follows a chain of events from the windstorm to the power outage and then the spoilage. The business income loss specifically results from the inability to operate due to the spoiled inventory, which might also involve potential Extra Expense. [ 13:30 ] - Brennan provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources PLRB Catastrophe Services Launches New Power Outage Reports - https://www.plrb.org/documents/plrb-catastrophe-services-launches-new-power-outage-reports/?search=power%20outage%202025 Turner Construction Co. v. ACE Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., No. 04-4451-CV, 2005 WL 2837575, — F.3d — (2d Cir. 10/28/05) (applying Texas law) reviewed at PLRB, Prop. Ins. L. Rev. 6978 (2005) Windstorm Deductible – Food Spoilage – BI – PCQ.2024.07.26.twh.a - https://www.plrb.org/documents/windstorm-deductible-food-spoilage-bi-pcq-2024-07-26-twh-a/?search=power%20outage%202024 Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

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How can a binding international treaty be agreed and put into practice, when many parties are strongly tempted to break the rules of the agreement, for commercial or military advantage, and when cheating may be hard to detect? That's the dilemma we'll examine in this episode, concerning possible treaties to govern the development and deployment of advanced AI.Our guest is Otto Barten, Director of the Existential Risk Observatory, which is based in the Netherlands but operates internationally. In November last year, Time magazine published an article by Otto, advocating what his organisation calls a Conditional AI Safety Treaty. In March this year, these ideas were expanded into a 34-page preprint which we'll be discussing today, “International Agreements on AI Safety: Review and Recommendations for a Conditional AI Safety Treaty”.Before co-founding the Existential Risk Observatory in 2021, Otto had roles as a sustainable energy engineer, data scientist, and entrepreneur. He has a BSc in Theoretical Physics from the University of Groningen and an MSc in Sustainable Energy Technology from Delft University of Technology.Selected follow-ups:Existential Risk ObservatoryThere Is a Solution to AI's Existential Risk Problem - TimeInternational Agreements on AI Safety: Review and Recommendations for a Conditional AI Safety Treaty - Otto Barten and colleaguesThe Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity - book by Toby OrdGrand futures and existential risk - Lecture by Anders Sandberg in London attended by OttoPauseAIStopAIResponsible Scaling Policies - METRMeta warns of 'worse' experience for European users - BBC NewsAccidental Nuclear War: a Timeline of Close Calls - FLIThe Vulnerable World Hypothesis - Nick BostromSemiconductor Manufacturing Optics - ZeissCalifornia Institute for Machine ConsciousnessTipping point for large-scale social change? Just 25 percent - Penn TodayMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationPromoguy Talk PillsAgency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A windstorm knocks over a power line, causing hundreds of cheesecakes at a local restaurant to spoil. The owners have to close for a few days as they manufacture more. Their adjuster wants to know how to investigate the storm and power outage.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:20 ] - The loss of desserts is always tragic, even lemon merengue. [ 01:00 ] - Trivia: Which variety of cheesecake contains "quark"? Or should we say "Weißkäse"? [ 01:50 ] - PLRB.org features a Weather and Catastrophe hub designed for insurance professionals and not for cat enthusiasts. [ 02:17 ] - Users can get a full weather/cat report from the historical weather section of the Weather and Cat hub by entering an address and date range. [ 03:11 ] - A full weather/cat report provides data including hail, wind, precipitation, lightning probability, storm reports, and watches/warnings. [ 04:15 ] - For this scenario, the report showed evidence of strong winds, such as a 72 or 73 mile per hour gust reported near the scenario's location in Waco, Texas. [ 06:08 ] - The PLRB hub also offers a power outage report tool which uses data from power outage US and covers 80% of the United States. [ 07:18 ] - The power outage report can show the location of outages near the address, indicating that power was out in the general area. [ 08:13 ] - Both the full weather/cat report and the power outage report can be combined to provide evidence, in this scenario for example, that a storm  came through and knocked out power for the area. [ 09:59 ] - Dylan provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Get a Full Weather/CAT Report (hail, wind, precipitation, more) - https://www.plrb.org/weather-cat/plrb-cat-data/ PLRB Catastrophe Services Launches New Power Outage Reports - https://www.plrb.org/documents/plrb-catastrophe-services-launches-new-power-outage-reports/?search=power%20outage%202025 Mankoff v. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exch., No. 05-22-00963-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 594 (Tex. App. 01/29/2024) (Court of Appeals of Texas, 5th District, applying TX law) [reviewed at PLRB, Prop. Ins. L. Rev. (2024)] - https://www.plrb.org/documents/mankoff-v-privilege-underwriters-reciprocal-exch-2024/?search=mankoff Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

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Summary: The first memory of Len the Cleric within a hidden holy place... of The Iron Realm. Of Special Note: Part 2 of a NEW Character Eight mini-series: The Choice. Download Chapter 143: The Origin of Len Download All Future Episodes & Bonus Episodes --HERE-- The fiction of John Merle Holes is read for you, with his permission, on Travellers of the Maze. Follow John on Twitter The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by Katie Otten was showcased on tonight's episode: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm by Katie Otten I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Katie's aforementioned audio is included with permission. Find Katie Otten online on: katieotten.com katieotten13 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by Guinefurrie was showcased on tonight's episode under the CC Attribution License 3.0: pathetic n cryin Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm by Guinefurrie find Guinefurrie on FreeSound: Guinefurrie Guinefurrie's aforementioned audio is included in accordance with Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ A thank you for the following recording by NessaZ: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find NessaZ online: Click here to visit her SoundCloud page Click here to visit her YouTube page NessaZ's aforementioned audio and music is included on The Iron Realm with her permission. The following recording for The Iron Realm Podcast by Elizabeth Carter Media was used with permission during the Opening and during Tribal Matters: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm by Elizabeth Carter Media I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Elizabeth Carter Media online on X A thank you for the following recording by Thimblerig: Custom Audio created for The Iron Realm I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch, and mood. Find Thimblerig online: Click here to visit Thimblerig's FreeSound page Thimblerig's aforementioned audio is included on The Iron Realm with her permission. A thank you for the following recording by AmeAngelofSin: custom audio for The Iron Realm - by AmeAngelofSin I edited tracks for volume, length, pitch and mood. Find AmeAngelofSin online on: Twitter YouTube or email AmeAngelofSin at AMEANGELOFSIN AT GMAIL DOT COM AmeAngelofSin's aforementioned audio is included in accordance with Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ My thanks as well for all audio featured under the cc0 license on tonight's podcast. The Iron Realm is intended for adult audiences. Listener Discretion is advised. The Iron Realm album art/website art was created from a public domain image/CC0 image from PixaBay. Audio on the podcast, unless otherwise noted, has either been created by the author or has been used in accordance with the Creative Commons Zero license. A new Iron Realm Podcast is released periodically and each is a labor of my love for Solo RPG Gaming. Enjoy and support the show. And fare ye well, Traveler of The Maze, in the light and in the dark. Subscribe to The Iron Realm Podcast!

In this episode, we return to the subject of existential risks, but with a focus on what actions can be taken to eliminate or reduce these risks.Our guest is James Norris, who describes himself on his website as an existential safety advocate. The website lists four primary organizations which he leads: the International AI Governance Alliance, Upgradable, the Center for Existential Safety, and Survival Sanctuaries.Previously, one of James' many successful initiatives was Effective Altruism Global, the international conference series for effective altruists. He also spent some time as the organizer of a kind of sibling organization to London Futurists, namely Bay Area Futurists. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a triple major in psychology, sociology, and philosophy, as well as with minors in too many subjects to mention.Selected follow-ups:James Norris websiteUpgrade your life & legacy - UpgradableThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen Covey)Beneficial AI 2017 - Asilomar conference"...superintelligence in a few thousand days" - Sam Altman blogpostAmara's Law - DevIQThe Probability of Nuclear War (JFK estimate)AI Designs Chemical Weapons - The BatchThe Vulnerable World Hypothesis - Nick BostromWe Need To Build Trustworthy AI Systems To Monitor Other AI: Yoshua BengioInstrumental convergence - WikipediaNeanderthal extinction - WikipediaMatrioshka brain - WikipediaWill there be a 'WW3' before 2050? - Manifold prediction marketExistential Safety Action PledgeAn Urgent Call for Global AI Governance - IAIGA petitionBuild your survival sanctuaryOther people mentioned include:Eliezer Yudkowsky, Roman Yampolskiy, Yan LeCun, Andrew NgMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationPromoguy Talk PillsAgency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A plumber drove the company truck the wrong way on a busy highway for some time before he realized, panicked, swerved, and flipped the truck. Police believe he was on illegal drugs, although he disputes it. His employer claims equipment damage under their BOP policy. Notable Timestamps [ 00:25 ] - The plumber (the business) is now making a claim under their businessowners policy, BP 00 03 07 13, for the $50,000 worth of plumbing equipment and parts damaged in the accident. [ 01:45 ] - This episode was filmed at the 2025 PLRB Claims Conference in Indianapolis, right in the middle of the Expo hall at the PLRB booth! [ 04:00 ] - The BOP: The hottest dance craze, or finally a policy too large for a pocket? [ 04:40 ] - BOP policies are primarily on-premises forms, but a small amount of coverage exists for Off-Premises Coverage for property in the course of transit or at a premises the insured does not own, lease, or operate. [ 06:24 ] - The highway is probably not a "premises." As for whether a van can be a premises, that might be a topic for a future episode. [ 07:30 ] - The tools were not intended to be removed and left at the job site, so they would likely not be considered in transit. [ 09:30 ] - Dishonest or criminal acts are excluded, and arguably it is not necessary to wait for a criminal conviction to qualify as a "criminal act." [ 12:00 ] - If the driver was under the influence and another car swerved into its lane, one could argue that the accident would have happened anyway. In this case, if the influence of drugs is proven, it likely caused the loss. [ 13:35 ] - The dishonest or criminal acts exclusion does not apply to "acts of destruction." There is no intent here so it's unlikely, but the case law is limited. [ 16:00 ] - Tim provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Annotation: BP34 - Personal Property Off Premises - https://www.plrb.org/documents/bp34-personal-property-off-premises/?search=%22In%20Transit%22%20coverage%20in%20the%20BP%2000%2003%2007%2013 Coverage Question: In Transit; Stop For Gas Does Not Mean That Money Was Not In Transit At Time Of Loss - https://www.plrb.org/documents/in-transit-stop-for-gas-does-not-mean-that-money-was-not-in-transit-at-time-of-loss-pcq-2022-08-18-jem-b/?search=%22In%20Transit%22%20coverage%20in%20the%20BP%2000%2003%2007%2013 Recorded Webinar: Product Liability Cases Involving Emerging Risks: Vaping/Marijuana/Toxic Torts - https://www.plrb.org/courses/marijuana-cannabis-hemp-drugs/lessons/product-liability-cases-involving-emerging-risks-vaping-marijuana-toxic-torts/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Imagine a volcano that's been snoozing since the Stone Age—thousands of years ago—and now it's waking up! Scientists have recently noticed signs like rumbling earthquakes, steam, or small eruptions from this once-dormant giant. It's a big deal because dormant volcanoes can still erupt with a bang, and people living nearby could be in danger. Experts are keeping a close eye, using cool tools like satellites and sensors, to predict what might happen next. While it's scary, it's also a reminder of how alive and powerful our planet is. Nature doesn't follow a strict schedule, so it's always full of surprises! CreditsCredit: Rainier: by Caleb Riston, CC0 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rainier20200906.jpg Mount Adams: by Walter Siegmund, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, CC BY-SA 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/, CC BY-SA 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mount_Adams_3503s.JPG Eyjafjallajökull Glacier: by Eyjafjallajökull Glacier Volcano, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eyjafjallaj%C3%B6kull_Glacier_Volcano.jpg Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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An adjuster working on a complex property damage claim closes the file, having paid out on the claim. Then they receive a notice that the insured is demanding appraisal. They call up the insured, only to find out that the insured has no idea what's going on. About Our Guest Steven J. Badger, Partner, Zelle LLP sbadger@zellelaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-badger-467b0322/ Notable Timestamps [ 00:20 ] - The insured signed a form on a tabet, presented to them by the contractor, without realizing it authorized a later appraisal demand. [ 01:13 ] - Steve shares an anecdote about his appraisal training sessions & debates. [ 02:39 ] - Steve's review of the trends shows that contractor-driven appraisal demands are more common now than they used to be. [ 03:50 ] - Assignment of Benefits would raise other issues and would not be permitted in all states. [ 05:15 ] - The adjuster can begin addressing an appraisal demand by contacting the insured to ask if they are aware of the demand, if the work is complete in their opinion, and the amount they paid. [ 07:22 ] - In the states where Steve practices, the contractor performing the work (and the public adjuster on the claim) cannot also act as the appraiser. [ 08:45 ] - Steve leverages his presence on LinkedIn to call out illegal behavior. [ 10:11 ] - Zelle LLP has drafted an alternative appraisal clause addressing abuses in the appraisal process. Removing the appraisal clause entirely would simply increase litigation. [ 12:37 ] - The goal of appraisal is prompt amicable resolution of disputed claims. [ 13:15 ] - Steve provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Steve will be presenting at the Texas Hail Claims Conference on February 12-13, 2026 in Dallas. Recorded Webinar: Combatting Common Abuses and Schemes in CAT Claims - https://www.plrb.org/courses/combatting-common-abuses-and-schemes-in-cat-claims/ CE Course: Property Insurance Appraisal - https://www.plrb.org/courses/property-insurance-appraisal/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

A Texas adjuster gets an assignment for a simple hail damage claim. He anticipates having to argue with the roofing contractor, debate whether overhead and profit is owed, deal with the supplementing company, receive an appraisal demand, and finally face a lawsuit.   About Our Guest Steven J. Badger, Partner, Zelle LLP sbadger@zellelaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-badger-467b0322/   Notable Timestamps [ 00:20 ] - Because of his years of experience, he knows that the 30 square comp shingle roof should cost about $20,000 to replace. (Amount provided is for reference and example purposes only.) [ 01:10 ] - For 34 years, Steve Badger has represented mostly the commercial property insurance industry, and for the past decade has focused on catastrophe, hail, and wind claims. [ 02:00 ] - Many policies allow the insurance company to replace the roof themselves through preferred contractors. [ 04:15 ] - Having an "preferred contract network" or "managed repair" endorsement can reduce ambiguity as compared to the base policy. [ 05:50 ] - Such endorsements could be optional or mandatory.  [ 07:00 ] - Steve argues that these endorsements can be a win/win/win for the insurer, insured, and contractor. [ 08:20 ] - Steve explores the potential benefits of the endorsement, such as reduced deductibles. [ 09:15 ] - Invoking "our option" means that if-- for example-- the selected contractor floods the house, the insurer could be responsible. However, an endorsement in this style could allow the insured to choose to employ the network. Further, contractors in the network could assume the risk. [ 11:15 ] - Steve discusses industry interest in preventative solutions. [ 13:00 ] - Steve contrasts the contractor who put on the roof asking for a supplement to a separate company focused on supplementation, and shifts focus to the insured's needs. [ 16:10 ] - Steve provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Steve will be presenting at the Texas Hail Claims Conference on February 12-13, 2026 in Dallas. Recorded Webinar: Combatting Common Abuses and Schemes in CAT Claims - https://www.plrb.org/courses/combatting-common-abuses-and-schemes-in-cat-claims/ CE Course: Roofing Fraud: Don't Get Nailed - https://www.plrb.org/courses/roofing-fraud-dont-get-nailed/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

This month we have local writers Austin Ross and Joey Hedger, both with books out with Malarkey Books. We also have Alan Good, editor of Malarkey Books, who has published a slew of DC writers.  Credits Java Pop by Spires That in the Sunset Rise is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Spires_That_in_the_Sunset_Rise/Curse_the_Traced_Bird/Java_Pop/ Washington, DC by The Nighttime Adventure Society is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society/Chapter_One_The_First_Chapter/The_Nighttime_Adventure_Society_-_Chapter_One-_The_First_Chapter_-_01_Washington_DC/ Always Faithful by Ketsa is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/cc-by-free-to-use-for-anything/always-faithful/ Bantu by Sneaky Club is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sneaky-club/single/bantu/ Cellar Door by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/lo-fi-and-chill/cellar-door/ zate it with a spork by Uncle Milk is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/zate_it_with_a_spork_1516/ Re-Function! by junior85 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/microSong_Challenge/2015021275957958/junior85_-_08_-_Re-Function/ CHASIN' IT by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/CHASIN_IT_________________________1-14/ BACK TO THE WOODS by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/BACK_TO_THE_WOODS____1-03/ SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License.https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/SOLO_ACOUSTIC_GUITAR_3-11/ 

Let's say you're a service provider in the insurance industry. You've been attending PLRB Conferences for a few years, and you're thinking about taking the next step to increase exposure and build relationships with the right people in the industry.    Notable Timestamps [ 01:20 ] - Exhibiting and sponsoring at the PLRB Claims Conference can be an impactful option, and PLRB has a variety of offerings to help each service provider reach their goals. [ 01:50 ] - For our trivia question today, last year at the Claims Conference we had over 3000 attendees, and over 950 of those were insurance company staff. Of those, how many do you think were senior staff? [ 04:05 ] - The Insurance Services Expo includes a wide variety of exhibitors and sponsors, from traditional segments like independent adjusting and forensics to technology services like claims management software and AI solutions to other ancilliary services. [ 05:22 ] - Among other benefits, exhibiting and sponsorship can provide visibility, stature, and credibility as service providers build strong relationships in the industry. [ 06:30 ] - A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to fit the needs of different service providers, from physical branding to digital signage to booth services. [ 07:50 ] - Service providers take full advantage of the benefits of the conference by attending educational sessions, doing their own entertaining, and making connections in the Expo. [ 08:37 ] - Unique opportunities like Wifi sponsorship and keycard sponsorship provide novel avenues to make connections with attendees. [ 09:15 ] - Return On Investment is a top concern for many service providers, and building relationships over time at the PLRB Claims Conference is often a fruitful experience for those who make the investment. [ 10:28 ] - The 2025 Claims Conference in Indianapolis provided plenty of space for conferencegoers to make connections. [ 11:50 ] - Many new offerings are anticipated, including-- as a show notes sneak peek-- creative services like social media templates and press releases. [ 13:30 ] - Tom provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Email sponsorship@plrb.org Contact Tom O'Dowd at todowd@plrb.org Prospective Sponsors: https://web.cvent.com/event/aa96efc9-539f-4558-bb0b-c31895d0abbf/websitePage:f7750b7c-c5d4-47e9-b3ba-24b0f244d6c8 Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

In the middle of the night, a burglar broke into the policyholder's house. Nearby police arrived, and the suspect was apprehended. Debbie filed a claim for the police's bullet holes in her house and cleanup of heating oil spilled when a bullet hit the tank.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:15 ] - The bullet holes were all from police guns. 150 gallons of heating oil spilled in the basement. [ 01:40 ] - Heating oil tanks are most commonly found in what region of the United States? [ 03:30 ] - Tim reads through the Pollutants exclusion. Heating oil is most likely going to be considered a pollutant. [ 04:45 ] - When pollutants are released, it's usually caused by something else. This policy narrows down the analysis by listing the perils covered in Coverage C. [ 05:55 ] - Let's run through the Coverage C perils... how about explosion? There was a trial-level court case from Pennsylvania in the '90s that held a gunshot could be considered an explosion for the named peril. [ 07:55 ] - "Riot and civil commotion" probably envisions multiple people, or at least a larger area. [ 09:00 ] - Is it finally time for malicious mischief? No, it was the bullets from the police, and they were not causing the mischief. [ 09:30 ] - The peril for theft includes attempted theft, so this peril is a possibility. [ 10:45 ] - "Sudden and accidental tearing apart, cracking, burning or bulging of a steam or hot water heating system"... was the heating oil tank part of the hot water heating system for the home? [ 12:00 ] - Volcanic eruption? Probably not, but it is valuable to step through the policy to look for coverage. [ 13:13 ] - The governmental action exclusion applies to the destruction of covered property by order or governmental or public authority. [ 14:00 ] - "Order" usually means a search warrant, or something more formal than what occurred in this scenario. [ 14:45 ] - If the police officer's conduct exceeds the scope of the warrant, that may fall outside of the exclusion as well. [ 16:15 ] - Tim provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources Coverage Question: Governmental Action Exclusion – Raid Pursuant to Warrant - https://www.plrb.org/documents/governmental-action-exclusion-raid-pursuant-to-warrant-pcq-2023-04-30-twh-a/?search=governmental%20action Coverage Question: Governmental Action or Civil Authority Exclusions Not Applicable Where Damage from Apprehending Suspect - https://www.plrb.org/documents/governmental-action-or-civil-authority-exclusions-not-applicable-where-damage-from-apprehending-suspect-pcq-2020-08-18-eks-a/?search=governmental%20action Annotation: Pollutants; Smoke from Industrial Operations (HO131) - https://www.plrb.org/documents/pollutants-smoke-from-industrial-operations-ho131/ Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at “Property and Liability Resource Bureau” Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your “adjuster story” sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to scenario@plrb.org.  Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: “Piece of Future” by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).

Our guest in this episode, Ramez Naam, is described on his website as “climate tech investor, clean energy advocate, and award-winning author”. But that hardly starts to convey the range of deep knowledge that Ramez brings to a wide variety of fields. It was his 2013 book, “The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet”, that first alerted David to the breadth of scope of his insight about future possibilities – both good possibilities and bad possibilities. He still vividly remembers its opening words, quoting Charles Dickens from “The Tale of Two Cities”:Quote: “‘It was the best of times; it was the worst of times' – the opening line of Charles Dickens's 1859 masterpiece applies equally well to our present era. We live in unprecedented wealth and comfort, with capabilities undreamt of in previous ages. We live in a world facing unprecedented global risks—risks to our continued prosperity, to our survival, and to the health of our planet itself. We might think of our current situation as ‘A Tale of Two Earths'.” End quote.12 years after the publication of “The Infinite Resource”, it seems that the Earth has become even better, but also even worse. Where does this leave the power of ideas? Or do we need more than ideas, as ominous storm clouds continue to gather on the horizon?Selected follow-ups:Ramez Naam - personal websiteThe Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite PlanetThe Nexus Trilogy (Nexus Crux Apex)Jesse Jenkins (Princeton)Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet - book by Mark Lynas1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo - WikipediaWe cool Earth, with reflective clouds - Make SunsetsDirect Air Capture (DAC) - WikipediaFrontier: An advance market commitment to accelerate carbon removalToward a Responsible Solar Geoengineering Research Program - by David KeithSouth Korea scales down plans for nuclear powerMicrosoft chooses infamous nuclear site for AI powerMachines of Loving Grace: How AI Could Transform the World for the Better - Essay by Dario AmodeiMusic: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationPromoguy Talk PillsAgency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Do you think Russia would have dared to attack Ukraine when Ukraine had the third largest nuclear arsenal? And why is there a picture of President Zelensky hanging on the side of an overpass in Tehran, Iran? And no, this episode is neither about Ukraine nor about Iran. This is my take about America and American assurances.