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8 07, 2015

XL Catlin, Financial Risk Services to Offer Coverage for HVAC Contractors

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XL Catlin and Financial Risk Solutions, Inc. have entered an exclusive underwriting agreement to offer Chill-Pro contractual liability insurance coverage for heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors in the US. Chill-Pro is a national insurance program that provides service …

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8 07, 2015

N.Y. Assembly OKs Bill to Expedite Claims Processes After Disasters

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The New York State Assembly recently approved a bill (A04458) that would require insurers to expedite claims investigation and settlement processes after declared disasters and emergencies. Under the legislation, which passed the Assembly on June 17, insurers would be required …

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8 07, 2015

New Mexico Gets Federal Grants to Help Fight DUI

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be getting four grants worth more than $365,000 to help prevent drunken driving and improve safety on the state’s roads. The funding will be awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s State Traffic …

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8 07, 2015

New York Stock Exchange Suspends Trading, Citing ‘Technical Issue’

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The New York Stock Exchange halted trading in all securities as it addressed a computer malfunction and said it canceled all outstanding orders. “We’re currently experiencing a technical issue that we’re working to resolve as quickly as possible,” Marissa Arnold, …

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8 07, 2015

FDNY: June 2015 Marks 1st Month in 150 Years With No Fire Deaths in NYC

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The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) announced that the month of June 2015 marked the first month on record in FDNY’s 150-year history without any reported fire-related fatalities in New York City. “This achievement is a testament to the …

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8 07, 2015

Estate of Oregon Woman Killed by School Bus Files Lawsuit

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The estate of a 43-year-old woman who was fatally injured when she was hit by a school bus as she crossed the street with her husband has filed an $8.7 million lawsuit. The Oregonian reported that Renee Bates and her …

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8 07, 2015

Jury Awards Former Southern California Police Dispatcher $315K

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A police dispatcher in Southern California who alleges she was fired for reporting an officer accused of raping and sexually assaulting other dispatchers has been awarded more than $315,000. The Sun reported a jury’s verdict was decided in favor of …

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7 07, 2015

Hortica Now a Member of Wisconsin’s Sentry Insurance Group

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Sentry Insurance, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wis., and Edwardsville, Ill.-based Hortica Insurance (Florists’ Mutual Insurance Company) have joined forces. After review and approval by both the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Illinois Department of Insurance, Hortica is …

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8 07, 2015

Aspen U.S. Names Zurich’s Hickey to Head Marine Insurance Unit

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Patrick Hickey has been named as executive vice president for Marine at Aspen U.S. Insurance. Hickey will lead Aspen Insurance’s marine operation in the U.S., covering both inland and ocean. He will report to Tony Carroll, executive vice president, head …

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7 07, 2015

SpaceX Still Doesn’t Know Why Falcon 9 Rocket Exploded

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SpaceX is still homing in on why its Falcon 9 rocket exploded after liftoff last week, unable to resolve conflicting data radioed back to the ground before the explosion, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. “It’s a huge blow to …

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