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13 10, 2015

University of Oregon Sorority Kitchen Worker Files Suit over Termination

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A former kitchen worker at a University of Oregon sorority house is suing the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta over her alleged wrongful termination. The Register-Guard reported Noel Roberts filed the suit Thursday for at least $50,000 in …

14 10, 2015

Aon Benfield Issues ‘Latest Update’ Report on Lloyd’s

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Aon Benfield has issued a thorough “latest update” report on Lloyd’s, detailing its syndicates, assets and other pertinent facts. Mike Van Slooten, international head of Market Analysis at Aon Benfield Analytics, who authored the report said: “Lloyd’s continues to produce …

14 10, 2015

Nashville Attorney Accused of Stealing from Client’s Settlement Checks

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A Nashville personal injury attorney has been accused of stealing more than $280,000 from his clients’ settlement checks. The Tennessean reported Oct. 7 that police had seized computers and boxes of files from John L. Lowery’s Nashville home. According to …

14 10, 2015

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Appoints Viswanathan as CEO, UK Employee Benefits

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Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc announced the appointment of Bala Viswanathan as CEO of JLT’s UK Employee Benefits business, subject to the necessary regulatory approval. Viswanathan succeeds Duncan Howorth, who has decided to retire for personal reasons. Viswanathan joined JLT …

13 10, 2015

Colorado Judge Approves $7M Award for Homes on Sinking Soil

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A Colorado judge has upheld an arbitrator’s award of more than $7 million to 20 homeowners at a golf course subdivision near Glenwood Springs whose properties were constructed on a soil linked to sinkholes and subsidence. The Daily Sentinel reported …

14 10, 2015

Air Accidents at All-Time Low, Despite MH17, Germanwings Crashes

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As the spotlight falls on Dutch crash investigators and their high profile probe into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, air accident detectives worldwide are waging a much more discreet daily battle to keep flying safe. The Dutch team’s findings, …

13 10, 2015

Texas Gun Rights Advocates Taking Aim at Zoos

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Visitors to the Houston Zoo can now pack a little something extra besides a camera and picnic basket. The nearly century-old institution recently lifted its longtime firearms ban amid a broader push by gun-rights advocates who are pressuring zoos in …

13 10, 2015

Why It’s Important for Agents to Offer Consistent ‘Touchpoints’ for Clients

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Most agents work hard to maintain strong relationships with clients, however, all too often business gets in the way. Agents need to take steps, digitally speaking, to stay connected continually with the right messages rather than wait for a claim …

13 10, 2015

Conn. Warns Insurers Not to Terminate Home Policies Over Foundation Problems

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The Connecticut Insurance Department sent a notice to insurers writing homeowners insurance in the state, notifying them they are not allowed to cancel or non-renew homeowners policies based on foundation problems. “It has come to the Insurance Department’s attention as …

13 10, 2015

Surplus Lines Insurance Sees Moderate Growth Thus Far in 2015

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Collectively, the 14 U.S. surplus lines stamping offices have reported moderate growth in surplus line premiums during the first half of 2015. Approximately 60 percent of all surplus lines insurance is processed by stamping offices, according to the Surplus Lines …