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9 12, 2022

Worker Dies After Crane Overturns at Illinois Refinery

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A contractor died after a crane overturned at a refinery in an Illinois suburb of St. Louis, a coroner said. Chad L. Crabtree, 47, of Owensboro, Kentucky, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident Tuesday afternoon at the …

9 12, 2022

Jury Awards $2.6M to Fired Illinois Workers

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A jury has awarded more than $2.6 million to three former Lake County employees who claimed the county circuit court clerk fired them because they supported her opponent in the 2016 election. One of Lake County Circuit Court Clerk Erin …

9 12, 2022

3 Killed When Small Plane Crashes Near Oklahoma City

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A small plane crashed near Oklahoma City, killing all three people who were on board, authorities said. The Beechcraft Bonanza F33A crashed near Clarence E. Page Airport in Yukon, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. The plane crashed on Monday about …

9 12, 2022

Marijuana Now Legal in Missouri, But You Can’t Buy It Yet

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As of Thursday, it was lawful for adults to possess and use marijuana in Missouri. That doesn’t mean you can legally buy it just yet, or use it everywhere. Medical marijuana has been legal in the state since a ballot …

9 12, 2022

People Moves: 5 Appointments in AGCS Cyber Team

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AGCS Bolsters Cyber Underwriting Team in North America Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), the corporate insurance carrier of Allianz Group, has appointed five professionals to its cyber underwriting team in North America. New team members report to Tresa Stephens, …

9 12, 2022

Fifteen Auto Manufacturers Reach Automatic Braking Goals This Year

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Fifteen automakers have made life-saving automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all of their new passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, fulfilling a voluntary commitment made six years ago. That leaves five companies – General Motors, Porsche, Jaguar/Land Rover, …

9 12, 2022

TWIA Board Meeting Will Discuss Budget, Reinsurance Program

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The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors will meet next week in Corpus Christi to approve next year’s budget among other business. The board is expected to consider filling the vacant position of board secretary/treasurer, approval of the 2023 …

9 12, 2022

Jensten Acquires Specialist Motor Trade Broker Bellegrove

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The Jensten Group, the London-based independent insurance broking group, has acquired specialist broker Bellegrove, providing the group with a significant presence across the UK motor trade and fleet insurance market. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, brings £15 …

9 12, 2022

OSHA Fines Arkansas Contractor $287K for Worker Deaths

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Federal workplace safety investigators have determined that an Arkansas construction contractor failed to test oxygen levels in the confined space before two workers entered a sewer 20 feet below ground at an Edmond work site and died because of a …

9 12, 2022

People Moves: Chubb Global Mkts Promotes O’Brien to Head of Cargo; AXIS Promotes Maher to Head of Cyber and Technology, London

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Chubb Global Mkts Promotes O’Brien to Head of Cargo Chubb announced the appointment of Alex O’Brien as head of Cargo for Chubb Global Markets (CGM), the company’s London Market wholesale and specialty business including its Lloyd’s platform. In his new …