Monthly Archives: <span>December 2015</span>

Insurance Journal’s Most Popular East Region Stories of 2015

As the year 2015 comes to a close, here’s a look at InsuranceJournal.com’s most popular East region news stories of the year. Among the 1,100 stories posted in the East region this year, the following were 50 most popular stories …

Oklahoma Medical Examiner Links 5 Deaths to Weekend Storm

The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office says the deaths of five people in recent days are likely linked to a powerful weekend winter storm. Spokesman Eddie Johnson said that the dead include two women found outdoors in the Oklahoma City area, …

Connecticut Doctors Say ‘Concussion’ Film Could Mislead

In the last few years, Erik Lanese, athletic trainer at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Connecticut, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of diagnosed concussions. The key word is “diagnosed.” Lanese, like many others who deal with …

Heffernan Insurance Brokers Promotes Maggard to VP in St. Louis

Heffernan Insurance Brokers has promoted Tiffany Maggard to vice president. She is based in St. Louis, Mo. Maggard first joined Heffernan’s St. Louis team in 2008 as a sales associate. She perfected her knowledge of coverages like auto, property, professional …

4.3 Magnitude Quake Knocks Out Power in Central Oklahoma

A strong, 4.3-magnitude earthquake woke many people in the Oklahoma City area early on Dec. 29 and knocked out power to thousands of homes, the latest in a series of temblors that’s prompted state regulators to call for more restrictions …

Vikings ‘Photo Bomb’ Sign Suit Against Wells Fargo now in Federal Court

The Minnesota Vikings’ “photo-bombing” lawsuit against Wells Fargo has been moved to federal court. Last week the team sued Wells Fargo in Hennepin County District Court, saying the bank is using illuminated rooftop signs on two buildings near the Vikings’ …

Court: Ohio Consumer Laws Don’t Apply to Insurance Estimates

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that laws protecting consumers from deceptive practices don’t apply to insurance company repair estimates. The court made that ruling on Dec. 29 in the case involving a Columbus insurer, voting 5-2 to overturn a …

Delaware Extends Driving Privileges to Undocumented Immigrants

Dozens of people in Delaware have begun the process of obtaining a new state-issued card that will give driving privileges to those in the country illegally. The News Journal of Wilmington, Delaware, reports that applications became available on Sunday, six …

With Year About to End Quakes Shake Southern California, Washington

A moderate earthquake shook an inland area of Southern California near San Bernardino on Tuesday night, giving a start to thousands across a heavily populated area with more than one person comparing it to a rumbling big rig. There were …

‘Average’ Would Describe Wyoming Wildfire Season, Forester Says

Wyoming firefighters put out a typical number of wildfires in 2015 despite a surge in blazes nationwide. The Casper Star-Tribune reported that Wyoming state forester Bill Crapser says the state’s weather helped. According to Crapser, Wyoming’s spring was wetter than …