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28 05, 2020

Missouri’s Skyline Risk Management Joins Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance

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Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance, Inc. (MIAA), a network of independent insurance agencies across seven states, has added Skyline Risk Management of Independence, Missouri, as a member of the agency group. Skyline Risk Management was founded by President Daniel Cooper and …

28 05, 2020

Tornadoes Rake Parts of Iowa in 2 Days of Severe Weather

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At least four tornadoes raked parts of Iowa on May 26, the National Weather Service confirmed, to give the state a second day of severe weather. All of the tornadoes appeared to be weak and in mostly uninhabited areas that …

28 05, 2020

Heavy Rains Cause Flooded Streets in South Florida

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South Florida streets flooded Tuesday following several days of heavy rains and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Miami issued flash flood warnings in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties that were set to last into the night. Tuesday morning …

28 05, 2020

OSHA Cites, Fines Texas Chemical Plant Owner $514.6K After Explosions, Fire

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A chemical manufacturer has been cited by federal officials for workplace safety hazards and fined more than $500,000 after a fire and explosions at its Port Neches, Texas, plant in November 2019. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and …

28 05, 2020

Kentucky Nursing Home Evacuated After Coronavirus Outbreak

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An outbreak of coronavirus cases at a Kentucky nursing home forced the evacuation of dozens of residents to hospitals, state officials said Tuesday. Thirty-nine residents and 20 staff members at Nazareth Clifton in Louisville tested positive for the virus last …

28 05, 2020

AAIS, Berkley Re Solutions Launch Cyber Protection Product for Families

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AAIS (the American Association of Insurance Services) and Berkley Re Solutions, a Berkley Company (BRS), have launched Family Cyber Protection Solution, a new product designed to protect consumers as cyber threats and crimes continue to increase. The Family Cyber Protection …

28 05, 2020

PG&E Nears End of Bankruptcy Amid Persisting Safety Worries

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Pacific Gas & Electric limped into bankruptcy vilified for its long-running neglect of a crumbling electrical grid that ignited a succession of horrific Northern California wildfires. After nearly a year-and-a-half of wrangling during one of the most complex bankruptcy cases …

28 05, 2020

Cannabis Broker Spotlight: Bozzuto with Cannabis Connect Is an Outspoken Advocate for the Business

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Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles on cannabis brokers, in which Insurance Journal explores why and how these folks got into the business, the ups and downs of insuring cannabis, as well as a few …

28 05, 2020

DUAL Specialty Underwriting Adds Black to Management Liability Team in Tennessee

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DUAL Specialty Underwriting (DSU), the Management Liability division of DUAL North America, has added Heather Black as a senior underwriter. Black will be located in Nashville, Tenn. Black brings nearly 18 years of experience in the insurance industry with the …

28 05, 2020

Top 100 Cities: 6 in 10 Homes in High-Risk Flood Zones Lack Flood Insurance

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As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, and central Michigan experiences severe flooding, a new report analyzing 100 of the largest U.S. cities shows where homeowners face the greatest financial risk and exposure to flooding. According to the personal financial website …