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15 05, 2020

Wolf Administration Warns Pennsylvania Businesses Defying Shutdown Order

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The administration of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf issued a warning Monday to businesses that choose to open in defiance of the pandemic shutdown, saying they could be jeopardizing their insurance coverage. With several counties in open rebellion against Wolf’s restrictions …

15 05, 2020

Increased Seismic Activity in Hawaii Not Considered A Danger

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An increase in seismic activity around the youngest Hawaii volcano poses no immediate danger to the Big Island, geologists said. The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said more than 100 earthquakes were detected around Loihi Seamount between Monday and …

15 05, 2020

UK Regulator Announces Pandemic Relief Measures for Insurance Customers

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a set of measures to help insurance customers who may be suffering financial difficulties as a result of coronavirus pandemic. The measures include premium reductions, discounts, waiving fees and premium payment deferrals. FCA explained …

15 05, 2020

CorRisk Solutions Hires DeFelice to Lead Its A&E Professional Liability Team

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Melville, New York-based managing general underwriter CorRisk Solutions has hired Christine DeFelice to lead its architects and engineers (A&E) professional liability team. DeFelice is based in CorRisk’s New York City office and will report to Maria V. Amelio, chief underwriting …

15 05, 2020

After Criticism, Georgia to Require Road Test of Teen Drivers After All

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Psych! Thousands of teens in Georgia who got their driver’s licenses without having to take a road test during the coronavirus pandemic will now be required to take one after all. Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order in April …

15 05, 2020

Florida Man Charged with Starting 343-Acre Wildfire in Panhandle

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A Florida Panhandle man who set up an illegal burn barrel on his property caused a wildfire that torched approximately 343 acres (139 hectares) of wild lands and damaged or destroyed about 59 homes, state officials said. Allen Smith, 58, …

14 05, 2020

Lloyd’s Insurer Antares Names Campbell as Head of Specialty, Succeeding Taylor

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Antares, the Lloyd’s managing agent and subsidiary of QIC Global, announced the appointment of Martin Campbell as head of Specialty at Antares Syndicate 1274, effective May 12, 2020. Reporting to Alexander Craggs, active underwriter at Antares, Campbell succeeds John Taylor, …

14 05, 2020

Family of New Jersey Teacher Killed in School Bus Crash Files Lawsuit

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The family of a New Jersey teacher who died when the school bus she was riding crashed into a dump truck has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both drivers, as well as local and state officials. Social studies teacher …

14 05, 2020

New Jersey Insurance Companies Directed to Provide Premium Reductions

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The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has directed insurance companies in the state to provide premium reductions to consumers and businesses during the COVID-19 emergency, citing reduced risk of loss due to the pandemic. The department issued a …

14 05, 2020

SEC Accuses Two Companies of Making Misleading COVID-19 Claims

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two companies it says claimed to offer products to combat the COVID-19 virus. One complaint is against against Applied BioSciences Corp. and the other is against Turbo Global Partners, Inc. and its chief …