Monthly Archives: <span>September 2024</span>

Pac-12 Files Suit Against Mountain West Over $40M in ‘Poaching’ Penalties

The Pac-12 is suing the Mountain West over what it calls an unlawful and unenforceable “poaching penalty” that would cost the rebuilding conference more than $40 million for adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State, according …

New York City Weighs Slashing Cab Insurance 75% to $50,000 to Aid Drivers

The New York City Council will introduce legislation this week that would drastically reduce the amount of insurance coverage taxi and ride-share vehicles are required to maintain, looking to contain potential fallout from the insolvency of the city’s largest taxi …

US Court Says Man Can Sue Pennsylvania Over 26 Years of Solitary Confinement

A man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement despite a history of mental illness can sue Pennsylvania prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment, a U.S. appeals court said in reviving the man’s lawsuit. Roy Lee Williams spent …

Colorado Battles Hotel, Restaurant Industry Trade Groups Over Climate Rules

When it comes to climate change, there are two Chipotles. One is the fast-casual burrito chain with a focus on sustainable ingredients, an app that lets customers track the carbon footprint of their orders and a goal to halve its …

Streamlining Policy Issuance and Servicing with BPO: Key Benefits for Insurance Carriers

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the ever-evolving insurance industry, efficiency and accuracy in policy issuance and servicing are crucial to maintaining competitiveness and delivering a superior customer experience. Insurance carriers are under constant pressure …

Columbia Insurance to Transfer Personal Auto, Umbrella Books to Safeco

Safeco Insurance, a Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance company, said it has entered into a book transfer agreement with Columbia Insurance Group, a Central and Midwest regional carrier. Under the agreement, mutual insurer Columbia will transfer its entire personal auto and …

Damage Predictions Mount as Helene Strengthens: Atlanta in Its Path

As Hurricane Helene gains strength in the unusually warm waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico, forecasters, claims adjusting firms and analytics experts are warning that the storm could be more damaging than other recent storms that hit the same …

Chemical Leak Prompts Evacuation Order in Ohio Town

CLEVES, Ohio (AP) — Students in school buildings and residents in neighboring homes were told to evacuate after a dangerous chemical began leaking from a railcar Tuesday near Cincinnati. Aerial video showed firefighters spraying down the car, which was sitting …

Amwins Commits $100K Towards Univ. of Louisiana Monroe RMI Program

Amwins has recommitted to giving the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Risk Management and Insurance program by donating $100,000 over 10 years. Amwins and ULM held a check presentation to commemorate the donation on September 17. David Lavins, president of Amwins …

Inszone Acquires First West Insurance Agency in California

Inszone Insurance Services acquired First West Insurance Agency in Huntington Beach, California. Originally established in 1968 as Shearer Insurance, the firm merged in 1979 with First West Insurance Agency. Owners Phil and Kristen Shearer will remain on board for a …