21 12, 2023

People Moves: Truenorth Names Rogers VP of HR; Leif Assurance Names Davis Creative Marketing Director

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Leif Assurance Names Davis Creative Marketing Director Leif Assurance, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., named Lauren Davis creative marketing director. Davis has worked as creative marketing director at Leif Assurance’s sister companies, Powers Insurance & Risk Management and Valley Insurance …

18 12, 2023

Fire Marshal Investigating Blast That Injured One, Severely Damaged Pennsylvania Home

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One person was injured and a house was severely damaged Friday by an early morning explosion at a home about 10 miles northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania. A male was hospitalized after the blast just before 7 a.m. in Bernville. A …

18 12, 2023

New Jersey Casino Workers Light Up in State House to Protest Smoking in Workplace

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With prospects for a smoking ban in Atlantic City`s casinos looking hazier than ever, workers who want smoking banned took matters into their own hands, lips and lungs Thursday. Members of the United Auto Workers union disrupted a meeting of …

21 12, 2023

People Moves: QBE Re Appoints Guarnori, Ahluwalia to Senior Roles; Fortin Promoted to President of Intact; Hamilton Names Riihiluoma as Head of Specialty Re

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This edition of International People Moves details appointments at QBE Re, Intact Financial Corp., and Hamilton Names Riihiluoma as Head of Specialty Reinsurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. QBE Re Appoints Guarnori and Ahluwalia to Senior Roles …

18 12, 2023

Firefighters Battled Blaze in Historic Firehouse Near U.S. Capitol

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Firefighters in Washington, D.C., on Friday battled a three- alarm fire that started in a three-story former firehouse under renovation near the U.S. Capitol. DC Fire and EMS said one firefighter declared mayday and was rescued. No injuries were reported. …

21 12, 2023

Several Louisiana Fire Districts Receive Improved Ratings

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The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) announced that several fire districts have received improved fire ratings between July and December 2023, which may lead to reduced fire insurance premiums for property owners in the associated area. According to LDI, fire …

18 12, 2023

From Litigation to Capital, Florida Insurance Market Improving, Panelists Say

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The Florida property and casualty insurance market is not out of the woods but it is showing signs of progress, from litigation trends to capital investments in the state, according to almost two dozen people who spoke at the Florida …

18 12, 2023

Are Billions in Wind Mitigation the Answer for Florida’s Insurance Problems?

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While Florida’s property insurance landscape appears to be leveling out, much more funding is needed to fortify homes against hurricane winds and prevent devastating losses for insureds and insurers, a few panelists said at the Florida Chamber’s Insurance Summit last …

15 12, 2023

New Hampshire Insurance Regulator, New England College Offer Course With Internship

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The New Hampshire Insurance Department and New England College have announced they will partner for the second year of a course aimed at teaching students about insurance and providing staffing for the industry. Scheduled to commence in the Spring 2024 …

15 12, 2023

Some UK Financial Services Firms Keep Flexible Working to Boost Women in Workforce

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As firms across the City of London consider clamping down on working from home, Schroders Plc is sticking to its policy of letting workers decide how much time they spend in the office. “Flexible working provides a strong link to …