Chicago-based Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired the assets of KC Insurance Group LLP in Overland Park, Kansas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. KC Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency serving the Kansas City area and specializing …
A Michigan-based home improvement store operator will pay $25,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, federal officials say. In its sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Menards Inc., which operates over 300 home improvement stores in 14 states, the U.S. Equal …
An Iowa insurance agent has had his license suspended and has been ordered to cease and desist conducting insurance business in the state, regulators say. The Iowa Insurance Division said in addition, Oscar Sanchez of West Des Moines, is banned …
CNA Insurance said it continues to make progress in restoring its operations following a March 21 cyber attack. Today it announced that cna.com, including CNA Central and cnasurety.com are back online. This means that CNA’s small business agents and brokers …
Zurich Insurance Group said it will be taking further, deeper steps to help curb carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement’s goals to limit global warming. Targets will include its own internal operations, companies it invests in and businesses …
Pandemic-related losses in 2020 were substantial for London market insurers and offset most underwriting and investment returns, according to a report published by Fitch Ratings. The main drivers of losses were event cancellations and business interruption policies, with the impact …
This wrap-up of International People Moves details recent appointments at Guy Carpenter, Chord Re, and Everest Re. A summary of these new hires follows. Guy Carpenter Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter & Co. announced the appointment of Sebastian Cook as managing …
The American Family Insurance group has announced leaders in several new and existing key positions. Jessie Stauffacher, president and CEO of CONNECT, powered by American Family Insurance, and Telisa Yancy, chief operating officer of American Family Insurance, will be promoted …
Risk Strategies, a Boston, Massachusetts-based national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired Specialty Insurance Solutions (SIS), expanding capabilities in its national student health practice. Founded in 2007 by President Paul Mayo, SIS offers specialty products and services …
A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) carrier has been sentenced on a federal charge in Maryland for making false statements to obtain disability compensation. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Ronald S. Repass, age 57, of Poolesville, Maryland, to five …