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26 07, 2022

Job Service Settles With Massachusetts Over Data Breach, Written Security Plan Violation

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A Rhode Island-based job placement service company will pay $230,000 in penalties under a data security settlement reached with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office. The settlement cites the company’s failure to have and implement a proper written security program …

25 07, 2022

Agents Expects Big Jump in Online Commercial Insurance Shopping: Survey

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A majority of independent insurance agents (53%) are expecting a significant increase in online commercial insurance buyers over the next three years, according to a survey from Semsee, a platform for small-commercial quoting, and TrustedChoice.com, a digital marketing platform for …

25 07, 2022

People Moves: Mosier Joins Virginia’s Hamilton Agency; Lockton Welcomes Stedman in Philadelphia

By | July 25th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on People Moves: Mosier Joins Virginia’s Hamilton Agency; Lockton Welcomes Stedman in Philadelphia

Mosier Joins Hamilton Agency Management Team Fairfax, Virginia’s Hamilton Insurance Agency reports that David Mosier is joining the agency as an executive vice president with responsibility for the agency’s benefit operations. Mosier will work with Hamilton’s executive management team to …

20 07, 2022

Kids More Likely to Be Hospitalized From Off-Road Motorcycles Than Quad-Bikes: Study

By | July 20th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kids More Likely to Be Hospitalized From Off-Road Motorcycles Than Quad-Bikes: Study

Motorcycles cause a far higher rate of injuries among children than quad bikes do, a study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA has found, but quad bikes account for more serious individual injuries. In a retrospective population study carried out by …

21 07, 2022

Faking Workers’ Comp Injuries Costs Washington Logger $160K, Detention

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A Cowlitz County, Washington, logger who reportedly faked injuries to collect workers’ compensation benefits was ordered to repay the state more than $160,000. James Joseph Thomasson, 53, has also been ordered to serve 60 days in home detention, the maximum …

21 07, 2022

Adar Acquires Rigid Bits Cybersecurity Firm

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Adar acquired cybersecurity firm Rigid Bits in Longmont, Colorado. The Rigid Bits team will join forces with Adar. Jeff Oden will join Adar’s leadership team as vice president of information security, taking responsibility for the company’s vision for products and …

21 07, 2022

Woman Dining in Rhode Island Outdoor Restaurant Dies After Being Hit by Car

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A woman sitting in the outdoor eating area of a restaurant died after she was struck by a vehicle, police in Warwick, Rhode Island said. The driver was traveling through the parking lot of Tommy’s Clam Shack on Friday afternoon …

21 07, 2022

Rhode Island Sues 5 Landlords Over Alleged Lead Hazards

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Rhode Island has sued five more landlords who rent properties in which children with lead poisoning live, the state attorney general said Monday. The three properties in Providence, one in Central Falls, and one in Newport all contain “significant lead …

21 07, 2022

Fired Southwest Flight Attendant Wins $5.1 Million Verdict

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DALLAS (AP) — A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant who was fired after sparring with her union president over abortion and other issues won a $5.1 million jury verdict against the airline and the union. A jury in federal district …

21 07, 2022

Fired Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Wins $5.1 Million Verdict

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DALLAS (AP) — A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant who was fired after sparring with her union president over abortion and other issues won a $5.1 million jury verdict against the airline and the union. A jury in federal district …