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13 01, 2023

Former California Insurance Agent Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $90K

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Sally Nava Kanarek, 76, of Huntington Beach, was arrested this week on multiple felony counts of financial elder abuse, grand theft of an elder, and forgery after a California Department of Insurance investigation found she allegedly defrauded an elderly client …

13 01, 2023

Hub Acquires Michigan’s Grace & Porta Benefits

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Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired the assets of Grace & Porta Benefits, Inc. (Grace & Porta Benefits). Located in Brighton, Michigan, Grace & Porta Benefits is an independent agency specializing in employee benefits consultation. Jon Porta, President/CEO, Travis Porta, …

5 01, 2023

Activists Say They’ll Continue to Call out Liberty Mutual for Fossil Fuels

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Right after Tim Sweeney took the helm as Liberty Mutual’s CEO, a group of activists hosted a demonstration asking the him to “pick fossil fuels or Boston” by prioritizing climate policies to mitigate risk and protect the city of Boston …

5 01, 2023

U.S. FCC Proposes Additional Spectrum for Drone Communications

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed new rules to make licensed radio spectrum in the 5 GHz band for the rising number of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, in use. Currently, drones typically operate under unlicensed and …

5 01, 2023

As Legal Pot Grows, More Kids Sickened By Edibles at Home

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The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids …

5 01, 2023

D&O Insurer Dodges Coverage for $4.9M Embezzlement Scheme

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A directors and officers insurer has no duty to defend a New Mexico financial organization from litigation filed after its former chief executive officer was convicted of stealing $4.9 million from clients, a federal appellate court ruled. A panel of …

5 01, 2023

People Moves: Aon Hires Fulciniti as Head of Strategy Execution for Commercial Risk Solutions, EMEA; DARAG Names Mathis Wagner and Pearson to Lead M&A in Europe, UK

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Aon Names Fulciniti as Head of Strategy Execution for Commercial Risk Solutions, EMEA Insurance broker Aon plc has named Agostino (Ago) Fulciniti as head of strategy execution for Commercial Risk Solutions in EMEA, effective Jan. 1, 2023. In this new …

5 01, 2023

Trader Joe’s Sued Over Lead, Cadmium Levels in Dark Chocolate

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Trader Joe’s was sued on Wednesday by a consumer who accused the grocery chain of misleading and endangering shoppers by selling dark chocolate that contains harmful levels of lead and cadmium. The proposed class action was filed in the federal …

5 01, 2023

Markets/Coverages: CNA Hardy Offers Enhanced Product Suite for UK Tech Businesses

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CNA Hardy, a specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, announced the latest addition to its specialist technology product suite. The product, called “Technology Package+” offers an updated, comprehensive suite of coverages including advanced cyber …

5 01, 2023

Duke Energy Blames Rolling Blackouts on Perfect Storm of Issues

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Duke Energy Corp. executives on Tuesday blamed a convergence of widespread extreme cold, higher than projected demand, malfunctioning plant equipment and the inability to buy power elsewhere for rolling blackouts on Christmas Eve _ the first for the company in …