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15 04, 2021

People Moves: Sierra Specialty Adds Dith in California; McHugh Joins Lockton in Seattle; Mathis to CWCI

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Sierra Specialty Sierra Specialty, program specialist, managing general agency and wholesale insurance brokerage, has appointed Vicky Dith as a broker and underwriter specializing in construction insurance. Dith is located in Clovis, Calif. Dith will be working with Sierra Specialty’s commercial …

15 04, 2021

IBM Uncovers More Cyber Attacks on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain

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International Business Machines Corp. said on Wednesday its cyber-security unit has uncovered more digital attacks targeting the global COVID-19 vaccine supply chain since the issue was originally flagged late last year. The cloud services provider said it recently found that …

14 04, 2021

Cyclone Seroja Damages Towns in Western Australia with Strongest Winds in 50 Years

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PERTH, Australia (AP) – A destructive cyclone has damaged several towns on Australia’s western coast, shattering windows, snapping trees and knocking out power. There have been no reports of serious injuries. Tropical Cyclone Seroja crossed the Western Australia state coast …

14 04, 2021

7 European Countries Commit to Halt Export Finance for Fossil Fuel Projects

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Seven European countries, including Germany, France and Britain, will commit on Wednesday to stop public export guarantees for fossil fuel projects, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday. Coal, oil and gas infrastructure have traditionally made up a …

14 04, 2021

EU Antitrust Regulators Extend Deadline to July 27 for Decision on Aon-Willis Deal

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BRUSSELS – European Union antitrust regulators have extended until July 27 the deadline for their decision on Aon’s $30 billion bid for rival Willis Towers Watson, a European Commission filing showed on Wednesday. Aon, which announced the deal a year …

14 04, 2021

Xenia Broking to Acquire UK-Based Credit Insurance Alliance (Brokers)

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Xenia Broking Group, the London-based credit insurance and surety specialist, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Credit Insurance Alliance (Brokers) Ltd. (CIA). An independent trade credit insurance broker based in the West Midlands, England, CIA specializes in …

14 04, 2021

Judge Dismisses Washington Wrongful Death Suit in Shooting

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A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County, Wash., by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call. McCartney, 34, was shot Jan. 7, 2018 while responding to …

14 04, 2021

The Hilb Group Acquires Maryland’s Parallel Risk Advisors

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The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Maryland-based Parallel Risk Advisors LLC. (PRA). The transaction became effective on January 1, 2021. PRA is a commercial lines property/casualty consulting and advisory firm specializing in the commercial real estate industry. As part …

14 04, 2021

Landlord Accused of Discrimination in New Hampshire Support Dog Lawsuit

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A landlord has been accused of discriminating against a tenant by not allowing her to house an emotional support dog for her anxiety and depression, the U.S. attorney’s office said in a lawsuit. The complaint filed Friday in New Hampshire …

14 04, 2021

Seized Suez Ship Declared Fit for Onward Passage (Once Compensation Is Paid)

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CAIRO – The cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal and is caught in a legal dispute in Egypt is fit to sail once approval is given, its technical manager said on Wednesday. The Ever Given was …