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21 09, 2023

Openly Secures $100 Million in Series D Funding

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Insurtech homeowners insurer Openly said has raised $100 million in Series D funding, led by Eden Global Partners. There was additional participation in the round from a mix of current and new investors including Gradient Ventures, Clocktower Technology Ventures, Trinity …

21 09, 2023

Allstate Records About $640M in August Cat Losses, Half From Maui Wildfire

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Allstate reported about $641 million in August catastrophe losses from 18 events, with about half coming from the Maui wildfire. The losses for the month of August were $551 million or $435 million, after-tax, partially offset by favorable reserve reestimates …

21 09, 2023

Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Monsanto and Univar for Polluting Water, Air, and Soil with Harmful Chemicals

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Chicago is suing Bayer AG’s Monsanto and Univar Solutions Inc. for polluting the city’s water, air and soil with chemicals the companies knew were harmful to humans. The complaint, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, seeks financial compensation for expenses …

21 09, 2023

Risk Strategies Acquires Texas’ orchestrateHR Inc.

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Risk Strategies, announced that it has acquired human resources and employee benefits specialist orchestrateHR Inc. and its affiliate, Ebenconcepts Company . and its affiliate, (doing business as eBen Benefits). Also included in the transaction were the company’s specialty operating subsidiaries, …

21 09, 2023

People Moves: Grange Names Murphy Chief Legal Officer as Coleman Retires

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Grange Names Murphy Chief Legal Officer as Coleman Retires After Nearly 34 Years Grange Insurance Company, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, named Beth Murphy as chief legal officer, effective January 1, 2024, as LaVawn Coleman retires at the end of the …

21 09, 2023

The Hilb Group Expands Into Illinois

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The Hilb Group announced that it has acquired an Illinois-based property and casualty business, building on the company’s growing presence in the Midwest region and broadening its offerings to include specialized services for fast food franchises and student housing industries. …

21 09, 2023

Texas Manufactured Homes Company Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Racial Harassment in the Workplace

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A Texas manufactured homes company was sued for subjecting an employee to a hostile work environment after learning learning of his multiracial family, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Cavco Industries, Inc. and Palm …

22 09, 2023

Extreme Weather Forcing JFK, Other Airports to Redesign Runways, Systems

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(Bloomberg) — Airports around the world are relocating sensitive electrical equipment to rooftops to protect it from flooding, reinforcing runways to handle extreme temperature swings and revving up air conditioning as climate change complicates operations. In New York, the $19 …

20 09, 2023

Assumable Mortgages Could Save Buyers Thousands in Interest, Startup Says

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A New York startup company said it is now offering a platform that will make it easier for homebuyers to assume a mortgage from the seller, potentially saving buyers significantly over current interest rates. Roam, as it’s known, launched last …

20 09, 2023

People Moves: Hylant Names Reyes Risk Leader and Adds NC Benefits Team Members

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Hylant, one of the larger privately held insurance brokers in the country, has made a number of personnel changes in recent weeks. Alejandro Reyes will lead Ohio-based Hylant’s business risk consulting teams, which help clients manage operational risks, the company …