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U.S. Aviation Regulator Denies It Misled Congress on 737 Max Inspectors
Sep 25 2019 // American aviation regulators misled Congress about a whistle-blower’s allegation that many inspectors performing safety assessments on the now-grounded Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane weren’t properly qualified to...
Lloyd’s Culture Survey Reveals ‘Ugly’ Levels of Sexual Harassment
Sep 24 2019 // Lloyd’s announced the results of its culture survey, which was commissioned in March in the wake of press reports of rampant sexual harassment in the market. The survey confirms that many women are enduring a toxic...
Investigators Wrap Up Work at Explosion Site in Maine
Sep 24 2019 // The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office has finished its work at the site of a deadly explosion in Farmington, but isn’t ready to release any conclusions. Maine Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland said...
Parents of Georgia Tech Student Shot by Campus Police Officer Sue School
Sep 16 2019 // The parents of a Georgia Tech student killed by a campus police officer two years ago have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, the university system and the officer. Authorities have said university police...
Conference: California Workers’ Comp Should Embrace Innovation
Sep 16 2019 // The workers’ compensation market apparently needs to do some catching up where it concerns technology. “Historically we’ve been really slow to adapt to technology and innovation,” said Shaun...
The Missing Value Proposition of High Quality Agents
Sep 16 2019 // I was having dinner with a close friend who is retired, has no debt and has decent wealth. He asked me why I think he needs insurance. He was wondering if insurance at this stage of his life was a waste. My heart sank....
The Remaking of Disgrace Insurance
Sep 16 2019 // As co-founder and chief executive officer of the predictive analytics firm Spotted, Janet Comenos knows a lot about famous actors, artists, athletes and celebrity advertising. Her Boston startup matches companies with...
The Remaking of Disgrace Insurance
Sep 10 2019 // As co-founder and chief executive officer of the predictive analytics firm Spotted, Janet Comenos knows a lot about famous actors, artists, athletes and celebrity advertising. Her Boston startup matches companies with...
3 Industry Veterans Relish Fresh Start for Their Latest Legacy-Free Ventures
Sep 10 2019 // Although the insurance market is awash with capacity and competition, two new specialty companies—a re/insurer and a broker—formed earlier this year, aiming to create something new and different for their...
Fire Sprinkler Contractors Insurance Program Webinar to be Held Tuesday, September 10
Sep 9 2019 // Atlanta, GA, September 9, 2019 — Bob Leonhart and Cricket Thomas, CRIS, both executive vice presidents and program directors at Blue River Underwriters, will host an informative webinar on the Fire Sprinkler Elite...
Conference: California Workers’ Comp Should Embrace Innovation
Sep 6 2019 // The workers’ compensation market apparently needs to do some catching up where it concerns technology. “Historically we’ve been really slow to adapt to technology and innovation,” said Shaun...
McDonald’s Expands Training to Address Workplace Harassment, Violence Prevention
Sep 4 2019 // The world’s biggest restaurant company, facing complaints from employees and advocacy groups over workplace policies, said it is expanding its training program for restaurant supervisors and crew. McDonald’s...
QBE Service Helps Employers With Harassment, Bias, Other Employment Issues
Sep 3 2019 // QBE North America has introduced a complimentary service, QBE Business Resource Edge, as part of its Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance that is intended to help employers navigate harassment, discrimination and...
The United Valley Insurance Services – #9 Agency Partnerships 2019
Sep 2 2019 // $99,101,335 2018 Total P/C Revenue The United Valley Insurance Services is a network of independent agencies located in California and Arizona with plans for expansion. Members maintain complete control of their business...
What You Should Know Before Joining an Agency Network
Sep 2 2019 // Today is a great time to be an independent agent, but running an independent agency is not easy. Without an awareness of how the industry is evolving, and having access to ongoing training and education, you may not be...
Dix Named Human Resources Senior VP at Lockton in Missouri
Aug 30 2019 // Kansas City, Missouri-based insurance broker, Lockton, has named Dondi Dix as its new senior vice president – chief people officer. In this newly created, executive-level position, Dix will focus on strengthening...
Wife Files Lawsuit for Using Dead Man’s Body For Training
Aug 29 2019 // The wife of a deceased man whose body was used for emergency intubation training has filed a lawsuit against an Oregon city. The Bellingham Herald reported that Jai Ginn filed a federal lawsuit Aug. 1 against the city of...
Collapse at Bronx Construction Site Kills One, Injures Five
Aug 29 2019 // A construction worker has died and five others were injured in a partial collapse of a building under construction in the Bronx. It happened shortly before noon Tuesday at the four-story construction site at 92 East 208th...
Iowa’s GuideOne Teams Up with Strategos International on Armed Intruder Training
Aug 27 2019 // West Des Moines, Iowa-based GuideOne Insurance has formed an alliance with Strategos International, a Kansas City-based organization that will bring training and consulting to its customers in all niches – churches,...
How Small Businesses Are Training for Active Shooters
Aug 27 2019 // At a four-hour meeting last month, Michelle Abdow’s staffers got to experience some of the sights, sounds and even smells they could encounter if someone invaded their office and began shooting. Security experts and...
