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Settlement Reached over Fatal Trench Collapse at Wyoming Resort
A Wyoming developer and representatives of two men who died on his property have reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported that the terms of the settlement involving developer Jamie Mackay were …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:13 AM |
Tewhill Named Practice Leader at EPIC’s Edgewood Healthcare Advisors
San Francisco-based EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has tapped Susan Tewhill to lead its Edgewood Healthcare Advisors practice. Tewhill and her team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:09 AM |
Bahamas Suffered $3.4B in Losses, 67 Deaths from Hurricane Dorian; Hundreds Still Missing
Hurricane Dorian inflicted losses of about $3.4 billion on the Bahamas, an amount equal to one-quarter of the Caribbean archipelago’s GDP, according to a report released last week. The report by the Inter-American Development Bank also said there were 67 …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
California Sues E-Cigarette Seller Juul for Targeting Teens with Nicotine Products
The state of California on Monday sued e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc., alleging the San Francisco company engaged in a “systematic” and “wildly successful” campaign to attract teenagers to its nicotine devices. The lawsuit draws on internal correspondence and other …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
Insurer Market Conduct Troubles Often Traced to Claims Handling Errors
Mistakes by claims professionals were the most common reason for enforcement actions taken against U.S. property and casualty insurers in 2018, taking the No. 1 and No. 2 spot on a top 10 list issued by the Wolters Kluwer consulting …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
Montana Reports Decline in Workplace Injuries in 2018
Employers in Montana reported a total of 14,100 workplace injuries and illnesses in 2018, with 11,900 of those injuries in the private industry. Of those private industry injuries and illnesses, 5,700 were serious enough to require recuperation away from work, …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
Shareholder Suit Claims Boeing Board Liable in 737 MAX Problems
A shareholder lawsuit filed on Monday accused Boeing Co.’s board of doing nothing to investigate the safety of the 737 MAX until the fast-selling plane suffered a second deadly crash in five months. The lawsuit is the latest legal challenge …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
AIG Names Barrett to Head Multinational, General Insurance
American International Group has appointed Allison Barrett as global head of Multinational, General Insurance. In this new role, Barrett will drive General Insurance’s multinational strategic plan and lead the delivery of the company’s multinational capabilities across product lines. Barrett joins …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 6:00 AM |
South Carolina Family Settles Case Over DUI Crash Treatment for $550K
The family of a South Carolina man who was taken to jail instead of the hospital after a driving under the influence crash has been paid a $550,000 settlement. Records from the state insurance fund obtained by WCSC-TV show the …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 5:54 AM |
Florida’s New Consumer Advocate Tackles Open Hurricane Michael Claims
Florida’s new Insurance Consumer Advocate Tasha Carter has been busy since taking office August 1. With more than 12,000 Hurricane Michael claims still open, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, one of Carter’s top priorities has been to …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2019 5:40 AM |
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