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22 04, 2021

The Hilb Group Acquires Clarus Benefits Group in Texas

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The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Houston, Texas-based Clarus Benefits Group LLC (CBG). The transaction became effective on April 1, 2021, and represents THG’s expansion into Texas. CBG is an employee benefits and human resources consulting firm, providing packages …

22 04, 2021

Court Agrees Chubb Excluded Coverage in $3.3 Million Unsolicited Advertising Case

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Chubb subsidiary Federal Insurance Co. does not have to pay $3.3 million that medical device services firm Mesa Laboratories Inc. wants to fund a settlement over its violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The U.S. 7th Circuit Court …

22 04, 2021

Cannabis Legalization Debate Turns to Questions of Pot Potency

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As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency. Under a law signed last month, New York will tax recreational marijuana based on its amount of THC, the main intoxicating …

22 04, 2021

Insurance Agency Staffs Remain Positive Even Though Pay Is Down

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Insurance agency personnel on average made a little less money in 2020 but they were more satisfied with their compensation in what was a stressful year. Satisfaction with compensation rose across the board, according to the 2021 Agency Salary Survey, …

22 04, 2021

19th U.S. Death Tied to Takata Air Bag Reported in South Carolina

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Honda Motor Co said on Wednesday it had confirmed the 19th U.S. death tied to a ruptured Takata air bag inflator since 2009 — and the 16th in one of its vehicles. The Japanese automaker said that following a joint …

22 04, 2021

Coalition is Letting Californians Know May is Wildfire Awareness Month

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Now is the time for Californians to prepare homes and communities for the coming wildfire season, the StrongerCA Coalition is warning. Last year saw a record-breaking wildfire season, with five of the 10 largest wildfires in California. The group is …

22 04, 2021

Debris Pile Apparent Source of South Dakota Fire that Caused 400 Evacuations

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The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says no criminal charges are expected as a result of a large wildfire west of Rapid City. A debris pile is believed to be the source of a fire that burned about 3.5 …

22 04, 2021

Goldman Survey: Insurers Favoring Private Equity Over Hedge Funds

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Insurers want to put more money into private equity this year while scaling back on hedge funds, a survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management showed on Wednesday. Private equity was the most-favored asset class for insurers seeking to increase investment …

23 04, 2021

Florida House Overwhelmingly Approves Consumer Privacy Bill

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The Florida House resoundingly approved a consumer privacy bill on Wednesday, giving the public an opportunity to regain ownership of the personal data collected by companies and the right to sue companies for mishandling information in a marketplace where consumers …

21 04, 2021

Oklahoma Bill Would Create Workers’ Comp Assigned Risk Plan

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A bill working its way through the Oklahoma Legislature would allow for the creation of an assigned risk plan providing workers’ compensation insurance. Senate Bill 524 would also repeal the CompSource Mutual Insurance Company Act; CompSource Mutual is currently the …