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13 08, 2020

2.9 Magnitude Aftershock Rattles North Carolina

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A magnitude 2.9 aftershock on Tuesday rattled the North Carolina town where a 5.1 earthquake on Sunday shook items from grocery store shelves and caused damage to homes and businesses, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The USGS website showed the …

13 08, 2020

WTW Names Shaw as Global Head of Data, Analytics & Innovation, Global Facultative

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Willis Towers Watson announced the appointment of Fiona Shaw as its new head of data, analytics and innovation for its Global Fac division. Shaw has extensive insurance, reinsurance and analytics experience having spent 30-plus years at Willis Towers Watson, initially …

13 08, 2020

World Insurance Associates Acquires Virginia’s Lindberg & Associates

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World Insurance Associates LLC (WIA), acquired Lindberg & Associates of Poquoson, Va., on July 1, 2020. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2011, Lindberg & Associates is an independent insurance agency that provides all forms of property …

13 08, 2020

New York Regulator Takes Action to Expedite Isaias-Related Insurance Claims

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has taken action to help expedite the payment of insurance claims for New Yorkers affected by Tropical Storm Isaias. As the storm moved through the eastern portion of the state, it …

13 08, 2020

New Jersey Provides Guidance for Homeowners After Tropical Storm Isaias

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The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) has provided guidance for homeowners suffering property damage caused by the recent tropical storm that rattled the state. DOBI has issued guidance for New Jersey homeowners on filing a homeowners insurance …

13 08, 2020

California Labor Commissioner Reaches $2.6M Settlement with Restaurant

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The California Labor Commissioner has reached a $2.6 million settlement with the owners of Kome Japanese Seafood & Buffet in Daly City, securing compensation for 133 workers for unpaid minimum wage, overtime and split shift premiums that were uncovered in …

13 08, 2020

Crews Continue to Battle Massive California Fire, Evacuations Ordered

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Crews struggled to reign in a Southern California wildfire that exploded in size in a matter of hours north of Los Angeles, prompting evacuation orders for about 100 homes and other buildings as it tore through forest land. The fire …

13 08, 2020

AIG Promotes McElroy to CEO of North America General Insurance

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American International Group announced that David McElroy, currently president and chief executive officer of the North American operations of General Insurance, has been promoted to chief executive officer, General Insurance, and executive vice president, AIG, effective immediately. McElroy will lead …

12 08, 2020

Oklahoma Lawmaker to Study COVID-19 Impact on Employment, Wages

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A state lawmaker in Oklahoma is launching an interim study on how COVID-19 has affected employment and wages in that state. State Rep. Forrest Bennett, D-OKC, said in a media release that he hopes to focus the study on what …

12 08, 2020

Pipeline Operator Sued Over Deadly Explosion in Kentucky by 80-Plus Victims

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A lawsuit filed on behalf of those who were injured or who had property damaged in a fatal Kentucky pipeline explosion alleges the operator failed to maintain and repair the line. The lawsuit filed July 30 by Danville attorney Ephraim …