Vale Agrees to Pay Settlement of $7 Billion for Brazilian Mine Disaster in 2019 February 4, 2021 By James Attwood Vale SA reached a settlement agreement with Brazilian authorities for a dam collapse that killed 270 people and led to...
Georgia Lawmaker Seeks to Close Loophole in Hands-Free Phone Law February 4, 2021 A Georgia state House member says drivers should not be able to avoid penalties by telling judges they have purchased...
Amazon Workers at Alabama Warehouse to Vote on Unionizing February 4, 2021 Amazon workers at an Alabama warehouse will vote next week on whether to unionize in one of the most visible...
Climate Group Urges South Carolina Towns to Tackle Climate Change February 4, 2021 By Chloe Johnson A new group in Charleston is committed to lowering the area’s carbon footprint, and they’ve notched a recent success on...
Racetrack Operator in Georgia Faces Charges Over Driver Death February 4, 2021 A southwest Georgia man faces charges after a death last year a racetrack he operated. Insurance Commissioner John F. King...
Texas Governor Calls for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses February 4, 2021 In his State of the State address on Feb. 2, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott advocated liability protections for businesses faced...
Workers’ Compensation Underwriters Under the Gun to Understand Pandemic Data February 4, 2021 Workers’ compensation underwriters are about to be tested in the marketplace like never before. While the current situation is not...
USG Adds Reardon as Southeast Business Development Manager February 4, 2021 USG Insurance Services, Inc., a national wholesaler and MGA, has added Bob Reardon as Business Development manager: Southeast. Reardon joined...
Property Catastrophe Bond Placement Reaches Record in 2020 and Q4: Aon February 4, 2021 Approximately $11 billion of property catastrophe bond limit was placed in 2020, the highest on record, according to a new...
Ashwood Named Oklahoma Captive Insurance Coordinator February 4, 2021 The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has appointed Donald Ashwood as captive coordinator, a position in which he will coordinate increased...