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11, 2015
Bus Hits Bridge in Arkansas; 6 Migrant Farmworkers Killed
A bus ferrying migrant farmworkers from Michigan to Texas ran off a highway and hit an overpass in Arkansas on Nov. 6, ripping off the roof and ejecting passengers onto the interstate. Six people were killed and six injured; the …
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11, 2015
Patients Lose in Michigan Trial over 2012 Meningitis Outbreak
A jury says doctors at a northern Michigan clinic weren’t negligent in using tainted steroids that were part of a national meningitis outbreak. More than 100 patients sued doctors and the clinic, Neuromuscular & Rehabilitation Associates in Traverse City. The …
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11, 2015
AXA to Buy Charter Ping An in Philippines, Eyeing P&C Growth Opportunities
AXA Philippines announced it will acquire 100 percent of Charter Ping An Insurance Corp. from GT Capital for 45 million euros ($48.3 million). The acquisition will enable AXA Philippines to offer property & casualty insurance products, along with its current …
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11, 2015
Gender Gap in Risk Manager Compensation Closing: Survey
Male risk managers in higher education are paid more on average than their female counterparts but the gap is closing as women gain experience in the field, according to a survey on risk manager compensation. Male risk managers in higher …
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11, 2015
Officials: Most Poultry Farms Affected by Bird Flu Can Restock
Most commercial chicken and turkey farms that were infected by the bird flu have been cleared to restock, agriculture officials said, but scientists still will keep a close eye on migrating birds and test thousands to see if the virus …
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11, 2015
Illinois Supreme Court Voids $10.1B Philip Morris ‘Light’ Verdict
The Illinois Supreme Court on Nov. 4 threw out a $10.1 billion verdict against Philip Morris USA in a long-running lawsuit accusing the Altria Group Inc. unit of misleading smokers about the health risks of “light” cigarettes. By a 4-2 …
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11, 2015
Cyclone-Heavy Hurricane Season Not Over Yet
For a few minutes last Wednesday, there weren’t any hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons or tropical storms anywhere in the world. The respite didn’t last long. Thursday morning, the U.S. Navy and Air Force’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center, along with the Indian …
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11, 2015
Maryland’s Chesapeake Employers Promotes 3 to Vice President
Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company, Maryland’s largest writer of workers’ compensation insurance, announced the following promotions: Carmine D’Alessandro was promoted to vice president of Legal Services. In this position, D’Alessandro is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Legal department, …
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11, 2015
Hundreds of Texas Homes Damaged by Heavy Rains in October
Authorities say heavy October rains damaged hundreds of homes extending from the Austin area down into South Texas. Travis County emergency officials said in a statement that more than 330 properties were damaged in flooding at the end of October. …
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11, 2015
Study: Workers Harmed in Alabama Restaurants that Allow Smoking
Workers in Florence, Ala., restaurants that allow smoking are exposed to a greater amount harmful air particles than those working in non-smoking environments, a new air quality study said. The study said workers in smoking-allowed restaurants are exposed to a …