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7 12, 2020

Firefighter, 2 Others Injured by Gas Leak Explosion at Florida Home

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A firefighter and two residents were injured in an explosion caused by a gas leak at a home in Bradenton, Fla., fire officials said. The residents were taken to a hospital on Wednesday afternoon for treatment of their injuries, while …

8 12, 2020

Lawmakers Calls FCC’s Spectrum Auction Danger to Aviation Band

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A senior U.S. House lawmaker on Monday urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to delay the auction of portions of a key spectrum band, warning it could impact a nearby aviation frequency band. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair …

7 12, 2020

USDA Names Louisiana Hurricane Natural Disaster Areas; Ag Producers Eligible for Aid

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated several parishes disaster areas as a result of damage and losses caused by Hurricane Laura’s strong winds in late August, according to Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. A primary …

4 12, 2020

Texas Couple Sentenced to Prison in $15M Employee Benefit Plan Embezzlement Scheme

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A Red Oak, Texas, couple have been sentenced to a combined 18-plus years in federal prison for their roles in a $15 million retirement plan embezzlement scheme, according to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox. …

4 12, 2020

New Aon Cyber Offering Targets High Net Worth Individuals, Executives

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Aon plc has expanded its Cyber Secure Select offering to include an enhanced cyber insurance program for high net worth individuals and executives. This new insurance offering in partnership with Aspen Insurance expands on Aon’s Cyber Secure Select, a collaboration …

4 12, 2020

Tennessee Lawmakers Explore Limiting Executive Authority During Health Crises

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Tennessee lawmakers who have often been critical of government restrictions to curb COVID-19’s spread are suggesting ways to give themselves the power to limit or overturn emergency orders from the governor during future health crises. Amid the worsening pandemic, a …

7 12, 2020

The Insurance Community University 10 Years on

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Laurie Zangwill-Infantino and Marjorie Segale, co-founders of Insurance Community Center/University, launched their business 10 years ago this month with a vision to create a center for learning and a community for sharing knowledge and skills. “Our insurance world is constantly …

4 12, 2020

California Workers’ Comp Attorney Arrested for $310K Fraud Scheme

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Moses Luna, 73, of Newport Beach, Calif., was arrested this week on 20 felony counts of insurance fraud after allegedly billing 20 separate insurance companies for translation and interpreting services to collect over $310,000 in workers’ compensation fees. An investigation …

4 12, 2020

Alera Group Acquires Legacy Risk & Insurance Services in California

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Alera Group has acquired Legacy Risk and Insurance Services LLC in California. Legacy Risk is a provider of property/casualty solutions for commercial insurance and private client service offerings. The Legacy Risk team will continue serving clients in their existing roles. …

4 12, 2020

Train Carrying Motor Vehicles Derails in Mississippi

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A train carrying motor vehicles, polyvinyl and acetone derailed early Wednesday in Jones County, blocking roads and railroad traffic, a Jones County Fire Council spokesperson said. The Hattiesburg American reports that no one was injured. Public information officer Dana Bumgardner …