When it comes to helping employees balance work hours with relaxation, Acuity Insurance Chief Executive Officer Ben Salzmann has a unique tool at his disposal: a 65-foot Ferris wheel. Before the pandemic struck, Salzmann would regularly fire up the amusement-park …
U.S. prosecutors are pursuing possible penalties of nearly $13 billion to resolve investigations of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma after uncovering evidence of criminal and civil misconduct stemming from the company’s alleged role in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis, people familiar …
New Jersey-based specialty lines program administrator Axon Underwriting Services has acquired the renewal portfolio of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) U.S. contaminated and consumer products recall insurance business written through Allianz Global Risks US Insurance Co. The transaction builds …
California appears to be getting a grip on a resurgence of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said this week, though he warned the state is a long way from reopening some of the businesses it shuttered for a second time …
A Black officer with the Port of Seattle police is suing over the Port’s alleged failure to provide records of an investigation into racial discrimination claims he made against superiors including the police chief. Yandle Moss “alleged to his employer …
Louisiana released coronavirus safety guidelines for movie and TV productions this week, as filming is expected to start returning to the virus outbreak hot spot this month. The safety rules – issued by the Louisiana economic development department’s entertainment division …
AUG. 4, 08:10 PM — Tropical Storm Isaias killed at least four people on Tuesday as it made its way up the U.S. Atlantic Coast, including two deaths at a North Carolina trailer park that was struck by a tornado …
A class-action lawsuit seeks $150 million in refunds from ComEd for customer rate increases and other benefits the utility received from Illinois as part of an alleged bribery scheme. The lawsuit was filed this week in Cook County by three …
Texas Mutual Insurance Co. and Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services of Texas are awarding $500,000 to nonprofit emergency service organizations across Texas through two separate grant programs. $200,000 will be designated for a financial relief grant program to help provide funding …
A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said Monday. The vehicle spewed burning carbon from its exhaust system, igniting several fires …