22 12, 2021

Texas Pharmacy and Pain Clinic Operators Arrested for Illegally Dispensing Opioid Pills

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Three Houston-area pharmacists, a doctor, and a pharmacy technician have been arrested for allegedly running three pharmacies and two clinics as “pill mills;” distributing hydrocodone, oxycodone, and other controlled drugs without a legitimate medical purpose, according to the U.S. Department …

22 12, 2021

Alera Group Acquires Ashbrook-Clevidence in California

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Alera Group acquired Ashbrook-Clevidence Inc. in Santa Ana, California. The Ashbrook-Clevidence team will continue serving clients in its existing roles. Ashbrook-Clevidence provides employee benefits, property/casualty insurance, and Medicare. Alera G...

22 12, 2021

Specialist D&O MGA Banyan Risk Expands Into Canadian Market

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Banyan Risk Ltd., the managing general agent (MGA) that launched in Bermuda this year, is expanding its operations into Canada. Banyan, which underwrites directors and officers (D&O) insurance risk solutions in complex risk areas, including life sciences, global initial public …

22 12, 2021

Voluntary Comp Rates Drop Again in South Carolina; Assigned Risk Multiplier to Rise

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Workers’ compensation insurance rates for the voluntary market will drop next year in South Carolina, but the loss cost multiplier for the assigned risk sector will climb again, thanks to another year of excessive losses, the state Department of Insurance …

22 12, 2021

Window for Michigan Uninsured Drivers to Get Penalty-Free Insurance Ends Dec. 31

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The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is reminding uninsured drivers that they have until midnight on Dec. 31, 2021 to get penalty-free auto insurance. The amnesty period ensures that fees will not be charged if a driver who …

22 12, 2021

World Insurance Associates Acquires Total Coverage Insurance in Texas

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World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired Total Coverage Insurance of Irving, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. TCI offers all-encompassing services to their customers. They provide commercial and personal insurance, in addition to professional liability, life and health …

23 12, 2021

As Charleston Seawall Looms, Some Seek More Natural Methods

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)–A plan to build a $1.1 billion seawall around much of downtown Charleston is leaning toward relying on concrete structures, although many would like to see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers include less-intrusive solutions such as living …

21 12, 2021

UK Businesses Brace for Great British Resignation in 2022

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UK businesses were hit by rising numbers of staff leaving their jobs voluntarily during 2021, with many employers facing the prospect of more resignations and a hiring crunch going into the third year of the pandemic, new research shows. Voluntary …

21 12, 2021

Two Rhode Island Contractors Face $75K in Penalties for Worksite Cave-In Risks

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A federal inspection at a Warwick, Rhode Island, excavation found two area contractors ignoring cave-in risks and placing their workers in serious danger. On July 8, 2021, a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection at …

21 12, 2021

Connecticut Governor Signs Sweeping Order on Climate Change, Pollution

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a sweeping executive order aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change Thursday, a month after pulling back his support of a regional climate initiative amid concerns it would further increase gas prices. Under the …