14 12, 2020

Vermont’s Union Mutual Insurance Company Promotes Pryce to VP of Claims

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The board of directors for Union Mutual Insurance Company voted at their December meeting to promote Jeff Pryce to the role of vice president of claims. The promotion is effective January 1, 2021. Pryce is based in the company’s Montpelier, …

15 12, 2020

District Attorney Questions Deutsche Bank, Aon Employees Over Trump Organization

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Prosecutors from the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. have interviewed employees of Deutsche Bank and insurance broker Aon as part of their investigation of the Trump Organization, according to people familiar with the matter. The interviews, which …

14 12, 2020

Holding a Phone While Driving Will Soon Be Illegal in Virginia

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It will soon be illegal in Virginia to hold a phone while driving. WAVY-TV reported that the new state law takes effect in January. Authorities say that making the practice illegal and enforceable is an important step toward reducing deaths …

15 12, 2020

RMS Says Insured Losses from 2020 Western U.S. Wildfires $7-$13B

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RMS estimates insured losses from the record-breaking western U.S. wildfires this season will be between $7 and $13 billion. These losses reflect estimates as of Dec. 1. The ignition of the highly damaging Glass Fire and additional spread of the …

14 12, 2020

Hagerty Names 2 to Top Roles to Drive Global Automotive Lifestyle Brand

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Hagerty, the specialty and classic auto insurance managing general agency, sees itself as more than an insurance provider. The company says it is an “automotive lifestyle brand” that is getting ready for global growth. To this end, the firm is …

15 12, 2020

Oregon Wildfire Hazardous Waste Cleanup Complete

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The Environmental Protection Agency said it has completed the cleanup of household hazardous waste from properties burned in Oregon wildfires. The September fires led to an initial EPA response in Jackson County, which quickly expanded to Clackamas, Douglas, Klamath, Lane, …

15 12, 2020

Voter-Approved Mississippi Medical Marijuana Program Threatened by Lawsuit

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A court fight threatens to block a Mississippi medical marijuana program before the program even gets started. Voters on Nov. 3 approved a medical marijuana initiative by a wide margin – about 58%, according to certified results. The initiative amends …

15 12, 2020

Wright National Launches Admitted Residential Flood Insurance Product in Texas

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Wright National Flood Insurance Services has introduced an exclusive, admitted, stand-alone flood product in Texas: Wright Residential Private Flood Insurance. The product, which became available on Dec. 14, will be sold exclusively by Wright’s partner agents. The company said it …

14 12, 2020

Washington Gym Defying Virus Orders Fined Nearly $10K a Day

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The state has levied a large fine against a Graham gym that is defying Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders meant to slow the spread of the virus. Graham Fitness was accused of eight violations totaling $77,112 by the state Department …

15 12, 2020

Indiana School District Pay $70K to Resolve Disability, Age Discrimination Case

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An Indiana school district will pay up to $70,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a federal disability and age discrimination charge, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC said an investigation found reasonable cause to …