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15 05, 2020

Increased Seismic Activity in Hawaii Not Considered A Danger

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An increase in seismic activity around the youngest Hawaii volcano poses no immediate danger to the Big Island, geologists said. The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said more than 100 earthquakes were detected around Loihi Seamount between Monday and …

15 05, 2020

UK Regulator Announces Pandemic Relief Measures for Insurance Customers

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a set of measures to help insurance customers who may be suffering financial difficulties as a result of coronavirus pandemic. The measures include premium reductions, discounts, waiving fees and premium payment deferrals. FCA explained …

15 05, 2020

Walt Disney, Unions Agree on Coronavirus Worker Safeguards for Reopening Parks

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Walt Disney Co. and unions representing workers at Florida’s Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on safeguards to protect employees from coronavirus, a union statement said on Thursday, removing one of the company’s hurdles to reopening its popular theme …

15 05, 2020

CorRisk Solutions Hires DeFelice to Lead Its A&E Professional Liability Team

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Melville, New York-based managing general underwriter CorRisk Solutions has hired Christine DeFelice to lead its architects and engineers (A&E) professional liability team. DeFelice is based in CorRisk’s New York City office and will report to Maria V. Amelio, chief underwriting …

15 05, 2020

After Criticism, Georgia to Require Road Test of Teen Drivers After All

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Psych! Thousands of teens in Georgia who got their driver’s licenses without having to take a road test during the coronavirus pandemic will now be required to take one after all. Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order in April …

15 05, 2020

Florida Man Charged with Starting 343-Acre Wildfire in Panhandle

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A Florida Panhandle man who set up an illegal burn barrel on his property caused a wildfire that torched approximately 343 acres (139 hectares) of wild lands and damaged or destroyed about 59 homes, state officials said. Allen Smith, 58, …

14 05, 2020

Lloyd’s Insurer Antares Names Campbell as Head of Specialty, Succeeding Taylor

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Antares, the Lloyd’s managing agent and subsidiary of QIC Global, announced the appointment of Martin Campbell as head of Specialty at Antares Syndicate 1274, effective May 12, 2020. Reporting to Alexander Craggs, active underwriter at Antares, Campbell succeeds John Taylor, …

14 05, 2020

Applied Underwriters’ Centauri Files $30M ‘Poaching’ Suit Against Wellington Insurance

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A Florida-based managing general agency has filed a $30 million poaching lawsuit against three former executives and the agency they jumped to while it was in the process of being acquired. Centauri Specialty Insurance Holdings (CSIH) and Centauri Specialty Managers …

14 05, 2020

Departing Maryland Insurance Commissioner Reflects on Time in Office, Talks Future Plans

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Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer Jr. will leave his regulatory role and step into his new position as executive director of Maryland Auto Insurance on Monday, bringing with him a legacy as Maryland’s longest serving insurance commissioner. Maryland Auto Insurance, …

14 05, 2020

Family of New Jersey Teacher Killed in School Bus Crash Files Lawsuit

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The family of a New Jersey teacher who died when the school bus she was riding crashed into a dump truck has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both drivers, as well as local and state officials. Social studies teacher …