News

Crest Insurance Group Enters Nevada with Crossroads Acquisition

Crest Insurance Group acquired trucking and transportation specialist Crossroads Insurance Services in Henderson, Nevada. The Henderson location will become the hub of the Crest’s trucking and transportation division and will provide the logistical base to expand the agency’s services to …

Pennsylvania to Ban Driver Cell Phone Use, Require Reporting of Traffic Stop Data

Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing …

Insurers Like California Governor’s Statement About Expedited Rate Filings

Insurers are applauding a move by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to try and expedite the insurance rate filing process. Newsom made the proposal while discussing the state’s budget. It was mentioned in a press conference to talk about the budget, …

Wisconsin Wedding Barns Sue Over State’s New Liquor Law Requiring Licensing

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A pair of Wisconsin wedding barns sued the state Tuesday seeking to block enactment of a new law that requires them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events. Owners and operators of …

Inszone Acquires Texas’ Brazos Valley Insurance Agency

Inszone Insurance Services announced its 15th acquisition in the state of Texas with the successful integration of Brazos Valley Insurance Agency. The move further solidifies Inszone’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the Texas market and marks another significant milestone …

Florida’s HCI Group Reports Another Healthy Quarter

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — HCI Group Inc. (HCI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $47.6 million, which follows a $38 million profit for Q4 2023. The Tampa-based company said it had profit of $3.81 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring …

UKMTO Reports Hijacking Attempt of Vessel East of Yemen’s Aden

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organization said on Friday it had received a report of a failed hijacking attempt of a vessel 195 nautical miles east of Yemen’s Aden. The vessel’s master reported being approached by a small …

People Moves: Aon Names Allen as Executive Managing Director of Capital Advisory; BMS Re Hires 6 for MGA Business ProLink Solutions

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon’s Capital Advisory function and BMS Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Names Allen as Executive Managing Director of Capital Advisory Insurance broker Aon plc announced that …

Body of Last Missing Construction Worker Recovered from Baltimore Bridge Site

The body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in the ongoing cleanup effort. Officials said …

New York City Jail Guard Suffers Burns When Body Camera Ignites

A captain in New York City’s Department of Correction suffered burns and smoke inhalation when her body camera suddenly caught fire, prompting the department to stop using the equipment pending an investigation. The captain was on duty at the Rikers …

News Archives by Month