Crest Insurance Group in San Diego, Calif. has named P.J. Jacquelin II to oversee its ocean marine practice. Jacquelin has more than 20 years of experience in insurance and risk management. After graduating from the California Maritime Academy, he was …
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants to give federal courts jurisdiction over liability claims arising from coronavirus infections to limit the legal exposure of businesses, schools and other organizations as they reopen, according to a summary of legislation he plans …
Environmental groups have sued the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection over what they say is the agency’s failure to adhere to federal reporting requirements for a coal mine reclamation fund. The lawsuit filed Thursday by the West Virginia Highlands …
A Florida city official pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in a scheme to bilk the federal government out of $5 million in Hurricane Michael cleanup money, the U.S. attorney’s office announced. Former Lynn Haven community services director David Wayne …
When Hurricane Dorian pounded the wisp of earth that is Ocracoke Island, a wall of Atlantic seawater flooded Bob Chestnut’s home, surf shop and four vehicles. Seven months later, his shop was ready for business. But the coronavirus pandemic kept …
Risk Placement Services has enhanced its Crisis Protect product for clients, in response to the evolving risk landscape. In partnership with R3 Continuum, a U.S. crisis consulting firm, the Crisis Protect product now gives clients access to additional professional advice, …
Claiming Kentucky is embroiled in “a life-and-death battle” against the coronavirus, Gov. Andy Beshear has asked separate courts to uphold some of his executive actions to combat COVID-19. In a filing Tuesday, the Democratic governor asked a Franklin County Circuit …
George Floyd’s family filed a lawsuit on July 15 against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers charged in his death, alleging the officers violated Floyd’s rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture …
State law prevails in disputes between insurers and an air ambulance service over reimbursements under the Texas workers’ compensation system, the state’s highest court recently ruled. In Texas Mutual Insurance Co., et al, v. PHI Air Medical Inc., the Texas …
Ben Harper picked an interesting time to start his new job as head of corporate sustainability for Zurich North America. Harper stepped into the role in January. Harper had been with Zurich for nearly 20 years, previously serving as global …
