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People Moves: Everest Re’s Grace Moves to Allianz; Williamson Adds Role as Head of Everest Reinsurance
Everest Re Group reports that Jim Williamson has assumed responsibilities as the head of the Everest Reinsurance Division effective immediately. This is in addition to his roles as executive vice president and group chief operating officer. Williamson joined Everest in …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 7:00 PM |
Miami Construction Co. Owner Arrested in $88K Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme
A construction company owner was arrested in Florida this month for workers’ compensation premium fraud and grand theft for allegedly concealing payroll information to avoid paying more than $88,000 in workers’ compensation premiums, according to a statement from the Florida …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:58 PM |
North Dakota Workplace Death Rate Among Highest in U.S.
An annual report using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows North Dakota’s rate of workplace deaths remains among the highest in the country. The annual report released by the AFL-CIO shows that 37 North Dakota workers died …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:55 PM |
Nearly $748M in Texas Surplus Lines Premiums Reported in April
The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) says recorded $747.99 million in surplus lines premium in April, an amount representing a 0.8% increase over April 2020. Cumulatively, this represents a total of $2.75 billion in premium year-to-date, a 14.2% …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:54 PM |
People Moves: Chubb’s Goldie Joins IAT; Diaz-Padron Appointed to LAAIA Board; Comer to Lead MEMIC’s Southeast Region
Chubb’s Goldie Joins IAT Insurance Group as SVP, Moving & Storage, Distribution Strategy IAT Insurance Group, a provider of specialty property/casualty and surety products, has hired Bobbie Goldie as senior vice president of the company’s Moving & Storage division as …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:54 PM |
Court: Parts of Black Ex-Iowa Football Players’ Discrimination Lawsuit Can Proceed
A federal lawsuit brought by a group of former Iowa football players alleging staff members mistreated Black players will move forward, but all or parts of some of the allegations were thrown out. Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and former strength …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:45 PM |
Minnesota Lumber Firm to Pay $100K in Disability Discrimination Suit Settlement
A Minnesota lumber company has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve a disability discrimination lawsuit, federal authorities say. The lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against Lake States Lumber Inc., a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:43 PM |
Kentucky Gov to Relax Virus-Related Capacity Limits on Businesses, Events
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday laid out the next phase for relaxing pandemic-related restrictions and said he hopes to lift any remaining capacity limits on gatherings this summer. “We’re very close to the end of this,” the Democratic governor …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:43 PM |
Two Bills Relating to Auto Insurance Claims Practices Advance in Texas
The Texas House of Representatives recently advance two pieces of legislation that address claims arising out of vehicle accidents. House Bill 359 The Texas House May 7 passed House Bill 359, which addresses delaying tactics practiced by insurers in claims …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:42 PM |
Multiple People Hurt in Boat Explosion on Georgia’s Lake Lanier
Multiple people were hurt, some seriously, when a boat exploded Sunday on Lake Lanier, authorities said. Game wardens responded around 2:45 p.m. to the Margaritaville gas dock after getting reports that a boat exploded while fueling up, Georgia Department of …
POSTED MAY 11, 2021 4:40 PM |
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