Small Businesses, Lacking Legal Immunity, Fear COVID-19 Liability Lawsuits December 22, 2020 By David Sharp Plans for a lawsuit against a Maine venue that hosted what became a “superspreader” wedding reception underscore the liability risks...
Kilauea Volcano Erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island December 22, 2020 The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has erupted, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The eruption began late Sunday within...
Sompo Acquiring W. Brown & Associates in California December 22, 2020 Sompo International Holdings Ltd. has acquired W. Brown & Associates Insurance Services in Irvine, Calif. Brown has been a managing...
California COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claim Volume Trending up Again December 22, 2020 California workers’ comp COVID-19 monthly claim volume, which fell sharply in August and September, is now trending up again, climbing...
Brown & Brown Agrees to Acquire Irish Broker O’Leary Insurances December 22, 2020 Brown & Brown Inc., the Daytona Beach, Fla.-based broker, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the general...
New Group Launched for Senior Claims Managers in London Insurance Market December 22, 2020 A new group for senior claims managers in the London insurance market has been established by the International Underwriting Association...
Legacy Specialist DARAG Completes First Acquisition in Luxembourg December 22, 2020 DARAG Group Ltd., the Malta-based legacy acquirer, announced the completion of its purchase of Arisa Assurances SA, a Luxembourg-based automobile...
Brexit Trade Talks in ‘Final Push’ to Resolve Rift over Fishing Rights December 22, 2020 By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS/LONDON — The European Union is giving a “final push” in a bid to strike a Brexit trade deal with...
Here’s What’s In the $900 Billion COVID-19 Bill December 22, 2020 By David Shepardson, David Brunnstrom and Andy Sullivan U.S. congressional leaders said on Sunday they had reached agreement on a $900 billion package to provide the first new...
Different Federal, State Rules Confuse Employers Seeking COVID Vaccine for Workers December 22, 2020 By Tina Bellon U.S. companies and industry groups trying to move their workers to the front of the line for a COVID-19 vaccine...