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10, 2015
Crime Jumps When Clocks Turned Back: Study
This weekend, most Americans are gaining an hour of sleep by turning back their clocks as daylight saving time ends. But a Cornell University study finds that they could lose much more in the time exchange. Examining crime rates from …
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11, 2015
Family Awarded $5M in Woman’s Michigan Retirement Home Death
A jury has awarded $5 million to relatives of a 90-year-old woman who died after ingesting detergent at a Detroit-area retirement facility. The Oakland Press reports an Oakland County jury reached the verdict this month after a seven-day trial. The …
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10, 2015
Wildfires Threat in Texas Increased Over Past 15 Years
Larger, more threatening wildfires are occurring at greater rates as Texas faces lingering drought, consistent development — driven by millions of new residents and the spread of outlying suburbs — and changes in how the state’s land is used. Texas …
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10, 2015
Judge Tosses Concussions Lawsuit Against Illinois Prep Group
An Illinois judge has dismissed the nation’s first class-action concussions lawsuit against a prep sports governing body, saying the Illinois High School Association has taken steps to make football safer and that imposing costly requirements could force some schools to …
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10, 2015
Lovitt & Touché in Arizona Names Osborn Vice President
Arizona-based Lovitt & Touché has named Magdalena Osborn vice president and general counsel. Osborn will oversee the firm’s strategic and tactical legal activities, and assist with operational strategies and initiatives. Osborn was formerly with Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi. Lovitt & …
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10, 2015
New British Insurance Premium Tax Hike Could Further Squeeze Insurer Margins
A tax hike on British motor and home insurance policies effective from Sunday is set to hit consumers and could trigger a fresh round of margin-squeezing price competition among general insurers. The jump in the insurance premium tax (IPT), to …
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10, 2015
National Tire and Battery to Pay $22.5K to Settle Employee Harassment Suit
National Tire and Battery (NTB) will pay $22,500 to a former employee to resolve a national origin and religious harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced. According to EEOC’s suit, an Arab and …
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10, 2015
Aviva CEO: Jump in New Business Will Allay Fears About Friends Life Acquisition
Aviva Plc Chief Executive Officer Mark Wilson said a 25 percent jump in new business in the first nine months of the year should allay concerns that his 5.6 billion- pound ($8.6 billion) acquisition of Friends Life Group Ltd. was a …
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10, 2015
188 People Sickened by Infection Tied to California Restaurant
Public health officials in California say at least 188 people in six counties have contracted a bacterial infection after eating at a San Francisco Bay Area restaurant. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department issued a warning to people who …
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10, 2015
XL Catlin Appoints Murias Senior Aviation Underwriter for Brazil
XL Catlin announced that it has strengthened its Aviation insurance capabilities in Brazil with the appointment of senior underwriter, Daniela Murias, based in Sao Paulo. She has over 15 years’ experience in the aviation industry and extensive knowledge of the …