29 01, 2021

Bjornson Named Chief Financial Officer at Lockton’s Mylo

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Dana Bjornson has been appointed chief financial officer at Kansas City-based Lockton’s digital insurance broker, Mylo. Bjornson brings over 25 years of financial innovation, including leading new business development and mergers and acquisitions. He previously served as executive vice president, …

29 01, 2021

Texas Governor Vows to Fight President Biden’s Energy, Climate Agenda

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Gov. Greg Abbott, looking to show an early contrast with President Joe Biden, visited the Permian Basin on Jan. 28 and announced a series of steps the state would be taking to push back against the new Democratic administration when …

29 01, 2021

National General Expands Beyond Floods Product Into 13 Additional States

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National General Holdings Corp., a specialty personal lines insurance holding company owned by Allstate, has expanded its private flood product, Beyond Floods, into 13 additional states. The product offers coverage to homeowners with a focus on local, analytical, personalized flood …

29 01, 2021

Minnesota Lawmaker Files Meatpacking Worker Safety Bill

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Minnesota House Democrats have teamed up with meatpacking workers to announce legislation that would protect individuals who work at statewide meatpacking and food processing plants amid the coronavirus pandemic. The bill, authored by Rep. Dan Wolgamott, of St. Cloud, would …

29 01, 2021

Illinois Bill Adds Prejudgment Interest to Recoveries in Personal Injury Cases

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The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill that includes prejudgment interest in the recovery of damages in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. HB 3360 specifies “that in all actions brought to recover damages for personal injuries or wrongful …

26 01, 2021

European Researchers Turn to AI to Build Better Weather Data

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European scientists who feed critical climate data to industry and researchers said that their next great breakthrough in weather forecasting will be powered by artificial intelligence. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts is turning to machine learning in order …

26 01, 2021

Consumers Open to Sharing Personal Data with Insurers But Worry About Data Security

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If it means reduced premiums, consumers are willing to share their personal information with insurers but they question whether insurers can protect their data. The number of consumers willing to share significant data on their health and lifestyle habits with …

26 01, 2021

New Jersey’s American Global Hires McGill to Lead National Project Risk Practice

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American Global has hired John McGill as president of American Global Project Solutions, in which he will head its national project risk practice. The practice is dedicated to bringing analytics, innovation and best practices to contractors and owners engaged in …

26 01, 2021

New York’s NFP Hires Beaudette as Senior Vice President

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NFP, a New York, New York-based insurance broker and consultant that provides property/casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, has hired Daniel Beaudette as a senior vice president. Beaudette will be part of the team focused on growing NFP’s managing …

26 01, 2021

Two Women Found Dead After Row Home Fire Causing Estimated $250K in Damage

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Authorities say two women were found dead after a fire in a central Pennsylvania row home over the weekend that caused an estimated more than $250,000 in damage to all three homes. Fire crews were dispatched shortly after 6 a.m. …