People Moves: ArgoGlobal’s Birtwistle to Howden’s New Reinsurance Casualty Team; Riddell Promoted to CEO of Berkley Re Australia, Succeeding Piper July 26, 2021 This edition of International People Moves covers appointments at London-based broker Howden Reinsurance and Berkley Re Australia. A summary of...
Former California Insurance Agent Sentenced for Embezzling Nearly $200K July 26, 2021 Anna Gabriela Garcia, also known as Anna Nuno-Garcia, 48, of Capistrano Beach, Calif., was sentenced in Orange County Superior Court...
Oregon Home Manufacturer Sued for Alleged Racism, Discrimination July 26, 2021 Two former employees of a home manufacturing company in eastern Oregon have filed a lawsuit saying they endured anti-Black racism...
Firefighters Injured While Fighting Montana Wildfire July 26, 2021 Five firefighters were injured when a thunderstorm and swirling winds in central Montana blew a lightning-caused wildfire back on them,...
California’s Largest Wildfire Torches Homes as Blazes Lash West July 26, 2021 Flames racing through rugged terrain in Northern California destroyed multiple homes over the weeked as the state’s largest wildfire intensified...
Mayor Says New York City Businesses Should Mandate Worker Vaccinations July 26, 2021 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged the city’s private sector businesses to institute vaccine requirements for their employees,...
Maryland County Commits to Change After Lawsuit Settlement July 26, 2021 A $2.3 million payment to a group of Black and Latino police officers to settle their workplace discrimination lawsuit against...
Massachusetts Man Charged with Arson Following Great Barrington Blaze July 26, 2021 A Massachusetts man is facing charges of arson and insurance fraud in connection with a fire that consumed a building...
Appeals Court Blocks CDC Pandemic Restrictions For Florida-Based Cruises July 26, 2021 Pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships are no longer in place under a ruling Friday, July 22 by a federal...
W.R. Berkley Reports Strong Q2, Crediting Rate Adequacy, Improving Economy July 23, 2021 W.R. Berkley Corp. reported net premium growth exceeding 27 percent and a combined ratio under 90 for the 2021 second...