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23 06, 2016

Judge Allows Bulk of Starbucks Suit in California over Lattes to Proceed

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A federal judge is allowing the bulk of a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of systematically under-filling lattes to move forward. Two California residents are suing the Seattle-based coffee chain, claiming that Starbucks lattes are only filled to about 75 percent of …

24 06, 2016

Allianz Names Walter West Zone Farm And Ranch Team Lead

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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has named Karen Walter team lead for the West zone farm and ranch division. Walter will report through to both Craig Cendak, West zone mid corporation leader, and Atul Kulkarni, global practice group leader for …

23 06, 2016

Arkansas Woman Charged with Filing Nearly $250K in False Insurance Claims

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A Pulaski County, Ark., employee who processed insurance claims has been fired after being arrested and charged with filing false insurance claims for nearly $250,000. Authorities say 60-year-old Wanda Wyatt was a fleet records clerk who processed insurance claims for …

24 06, 2016

Hanover Stone Partners, USA Risk Group to Offer Captive Management Services

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Hanover Stone Partners, a risk management services firm, and USA Risk Group, an independent captive management firm, have collaborated to offer captive management, governance and related services to businesses and other commercial entities. The two firms will provide a full …

23 06, 2016

‘Systemically Important’ Label Can Be Avoided: Fitch

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Fitch Ratings said that newly established transparency about the designation process for globally systemically important insurers (G-SIIs) could help more to proactively stay off the list in the first place. The International Association of Insurance Supervisors, a global standard setting …

23 06, 2016

Missouri Woman Ordered to Pay $243K in Arson-for-Insurance Scheme

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An Independence, Mo., woman was sentenced to 31/2 years in prison without parole for an arson and insurance fraud scheme. Tina Shonk was also ordered to pay $242,717 in restitution to her victims and $62,364 to the government. Shonk pleaded …

23 06, 2016

Neon Names Dolonen as Marine & Offshore Construction U/W

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Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Neon, formerly known as Marketform, has appointed Mireille Dolonen as Marine & Offshore Construction underwriter. With over 20 years of experience in the Marine & Offshore Construction space, Dolonen “will bring a wealth of expertise to Neon and …

23 06, 2016

Louisiana Bill Lowers Citizens Insurance Assessment Tax Break

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Legislation awaiting the signature of Louisiana’s governor would significantly lower the amount of rebate property insurance policyholders would receive for assessments to cover the debts of the state’s property insurer of last resort. House Bill 25 was passed by Louisiana …

23 06, 2016

Michigan AG Sues 2 Engineering Companies over Flint Water Problems

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Michigan’s attorney general filed a civil lawsuit on June 22 against two water engineering companies, saying they caused and exacerbated Flint’s lead-tainted water crisis and demanding hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Attorney General Bill Schuette sued Veolia North …

23 06, 2016

OSHA: Crane Accident Kills North Dakota Oil Worker

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A worker was killed in a crane accident at an oil well site in western North Dakota, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said. The incident, which happened late on June 20 near Ross in Mountrail County, was the second …