Monthly Archives: <span>January 2025</span>

Pilot Confusion, Congestion Detailed in Fatal Japan Crash Report

A report detailing distracted pilots, airport congestion and shortcomings in safety protocols shines new light into the lead up to last year’s fiery plane crash at Japan’s Haneda Airport. The 166-page document charts the hours and final chaotic minutes before …

NHS Cyberattack in UK Inflicted Long-Term Harm on Patient Health

A cyberattack that paralyzed hospitals and clinics in London last year resulted in harm to dozens of patients, leading to long-term or permanent damage to their health in at least two cases, according to data obtained by Bloomberg News. In …

Texas Drywall Company Owner Faces Workers’ Comp Fraud Charges

The owner of a Texas drywall company is set to appear in Travis County District Court on February 12 to face three counts of fraud totaling $170,000, the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced. Cristino Tapia …

Fiesta Auto Insurance Expands in Texas With Katy Location

Fiesta Auto Insurance and Tax Services announced the signing of new a deal to open its latest location in Katy, Texas. The office will be located at 3939 N. Fry Road, Suite B. This new location will mark Fiesta’s 30th …

Georgia Lawmakers to Take up School Safety, Hurricane Relief as Session Starts

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday proposed giving public schools a one-time additional $50 million to spend on school safety, but his plan falls short of the increased counseling resources school officials want after four people were …

Los Angeles Is on Edge as Strong Winds Keep Fire Danger Elevated

Los Angeles is bracing for critical wildfire conditions again as dry winds scour Southern California, creating the risk of more blazes in the wake of a disaster that has killed at least 24 people, driven thousands from their homes and …

‘Epidemic’ of Hidden Cams? SC Workers’ Comp Lawyer Sued After Arrest for Videos

Two months after his law license was suspended and he was charged with illicitly filming renters at his beach property, a South Carolina workers’ compensation attorney now faces a civil lawsuit by one of the alleged victims. The lawyer for …

WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s IBA

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage business headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, has acquired Independent Brokers Agency LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based insurance agency which offers personal lines, commercial lines, and employee benefits. IBA represents WalkerHughes’ first acquisition …

Dozens of Vehicles Broken Into During Michigan Basketball Game

More than two dozen vehicles in a high school parking lot had their windows smashed and were broken into during a men’s college basketball game at nearby University of Michigan. Ann Arbor police said the break-ins occurred Sunday, WXYZ-TV reported. …

People Moves: MEMIC Promotes McCracken; NFP Appoints Kim; Harford Mutual Changes Leadership

MEMIC Promotes McCracken to VP of Business Intelligence and Analysis The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Kaila McCracken to vice president of business intelligence and analysis. McCracken joined MEMIC in 2017 and previously served as director of financial …