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15 06, 2020

Parents File Another Suit Against University of Utah in Student’s Death

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The parents of a University of Utah student who was shot and killed on campus in 2018 filed another lawsuit against the school on Monday. In the lawsuit, Jill and Matt McCluskey allege the university violated the state constitution by …

15 06, 2020

Study: Sick Workers Are a Top Workplace Safety Concern in Wisconsin

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Employees who come to work even though they are sick are a top concern for workers in Wisconsin, according to a new study released by Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) and Rural Mutual Insurance Co. WSC and Rural Mutual reported 85% …

15 06, 2020

Michigan’s No-Penalty Amnesty Period for Uninsured Drivers Starts July 2

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Beginning July 2, uninsured drivers in Michigan can get insurance coverage without facing penalties during an 18-month amnesty period, state insurance regulators say. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) said drivers should begin seeking quotes from insurance …

15 06, 2020

Derailed Train in Oklahoma Spills Toxic Chemical, Spurs Evacuations

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Dozens of residents of a small Oklahoma city were temporarily evacuated early on June 13 after a train derailed and spilled a hazardous chemical, officials said. The train went off the tracks at around 2 a.m. in Wynnewood, a community …

15 06, 2020

Early Morning Explosion Heavily Damages Houston Bar, Nearby Homes

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An early morning explosion that heavily damaged a bar and some homes near downtown Houston on June 12 was intentionally caused, according to the Houston Fire Department. Arson investigators did not provide other information on the cause of the blast, …

15 06, 2020

Fire Expert: Dry Conditions Make Mount Rushmore Fireworks ‘Ill Advised’

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The July 3 fireworks display planned at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial would be “ill advised” because of the abnormally dry conditions and risk of summer wildfires, a fire expert said. The event could attract as many as 75,000 people, …

15 06, 2020

Aon Spearheads Economic Recovery Coalition in Chicago with Hopes of Taking It Global

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Insurance broker and professional services firm Aon announced the formation of a coalition of other insurers, companies and organizations in the Chicago area to help advance economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition includes other Illinois …

15 06, 2020

Centauri Insurance of Florida Taps Moore as VP of Sales, Agency Relations

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Centauri Specialty Insurance Holdings and its subsidiaries have hired Rick Moore as vice president of Sales and Agency Relations. As a part of the leadership team, Moore is responsible for the growth and management of numerous sales channels, including expanding …

15 06, 2020

Florida City Hit with $2.1M Fine Over Sewage Spills

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The city of Fort Lauderdale has been slapped with $2.1 million in fines by the state for a series of sewage spills. The South Florida SunSentinel reports that the state Department of Environmental Protection originally imposed a $1.8 million fine. …

15 06, 2020

Axon Underwriting Forms Product Recall Crisis Management Division

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Axon Underwriting Services LLC, a specialty lines program administrator, has formed Axon Crisis Management to offer its product recall and foodborne illness and contamination products for U.S. domiciled clients. Axon’s Crisis Management Division is led by Alex Pittignano, senior vice …