20 08, 2026

Louisiana Councilwoman Honored for Fortified Roof Gap Funding Program

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Jefferson, Louisiana Parish Council Chairwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken was honored at the Louisiana Department of Insurance Annual Conference for initiating a gap fund program that helps residents secure funding to pay for Fortified roof improvements. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple …

20 08, 2026

Training the People Behind the Claims Assessments: Allstate Claims University

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Late last week, Allstate unveiled Allstate Claims University, a 33,000-square-foot campus in Dallas, complete with hands-on property and auto labs—immersive training environments representing scenarios that claims professionals will face in the real world. In a statement about the opening of …

20 08, 2026

People Moves: MEMIC Group Adds 2 to Loss Control Team

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The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, added Megan Vernon and Nikko Severson to its loss control team. Vernon rejoins MEMIC as a loss control consultant serving Maine policyholders and brings six years of experience in workplace safety and risk …

20 08, 2026

Wisconsin Car Dealership Sued for Retaliation

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Wisconsin car dealership Kenosha Nissan violated federal law when it retaliated against multiple employees for reporting racial harassment and fired one of them, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced. According to the suit, Kenosha …

20 08, 2026

Romania Destroys Marine Drone Near Neptun Deep Gas Project: Minister

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Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets to destroy a marine drone spotted a few hundred meters from the Black Sea gas project Neptun Deep, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday. The incident underscores the growing threat to critical energy infrastructure …

20 08, 2026

Texas Homeowners, Industry Collide Over Transmission Lines

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Flashes of yellow were all around the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday as legislators gathered to consider two of the most controversial issues in Texas politics: data centers and transmission lines. The color — displayed on bandanas, pins, shirts and …

20 08, 2026

California Adopts Weaker Home Protection Rules as Wildfires Grow

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A California agency on Wednesday approved long-delayed regulations designed to protect homes from wildfire, but they’re less stringent than defenses recommended by scientists and firefighters. The new rules, which apply to about 2 million homes, were mandated by a 2020 …

20 08, 2026

Markets/Coverages: Lockton Launches US Aviation Practice

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Brokerage Lockton said it launched a U.S. Aviation Practice to help aviation and aerospace organizations navigate increasingly complex operational, regulatory, geopolitical, and insurance market challenges. Taylor Anderson has been appointed to lead the practice. The promotion follows even years as …

20 08, 2026

One Insurance Agent Wins, Two Others Miss Out in Florida House Races

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One Florida insurance agent won the Republican nomination for his seat in the state House of Representatives but two other agents did not make the cut in Tuesday’s primary voting. Incumbent state Rep. Brian Hodgers, R-Viera, won 58.5% of the …

20 08, 2026

People Moves: Jewelers Mutual CEO Murphy to Retire at End of 2026; Alexander Named Successor

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Jewelers Mutual Group announced that Chief Executive Officer Scott Murphy will retire at the end of 2026, following twelve years of leadership that fundamentally reshaped the company and its place in the industry. Mike Alexander, currently serving as President, will …