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Worldwide Facilities Hires Curry as Senior Vice President in New York Office

Worldwide Facilities, a national wholesale insurance broker, managing general agent and program underwriter, has hired John Curry as senior vice president in its New York, N.Y., office location. Curry’s recent experience includes a role as vice president, in which he …

Mother Whose Son Drowned After Drinking Alcohol at Game Sues TD Garden

The mother of a Massachusetts man who drowned in the Charles River after drinking alcohol at a Boston Celtics game is suing TD Garden and its parent company for unspecified damages. Lori Kelleher filed a wrongful death lawsuit Wednesday alleging …

Italian Companies, Including Generali, to Provide Funds for Coronavirus Crisis

Italy’s biggest insurer, Generali, on Friday joined a growing number of companies that have rushed to provide funds to hospitals and non-profit organizations to fight the coronavirus crisis. Italy has been hardest hit by the outbreak in Europe, with 15,113 …

Oklahoma’s First United Insurance Merges with Independent Insurance Group

First United Insurance, headquartered in Durant, Oklahoma, has merged with Dallas-based Independent Insurance Group. First United Insurance President Howard McClure said the partnership with Independent Insurance Group will give First United the opportunity to continue growing its business in Texas. …

Katz Named Executive VP, General Counsel for Ryan Specialty Group in Chicago

Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group (RSG) has appointed Mark S. Katz executive vice president, general counsel. In his new position, Katz will lead RSG’s Legal, Compliance and Regulatory functions. Katz joined Ryan Specialty Group in February 2019 as senior vice president …

Iowa’s First MainStreet Insurance Acquires 3 New Agencies

First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based affiliate of TrueNorth Companies, has closed on its acquisition of three new agencies. The firm expanded to Western Iowa with the merger of EGR Insurance in Moville. A dedicated staff of 10, …

California Employees Who Bring Labor Claims Can’t Recover for Their Unpaid Wages

The California Supreme Court has ruled that plaintiffs in Private Attorney General Act cases cannot recover for their own or their fellow employees’ unpaid wages, but are limited to recovering civil penalties set forth in the California Labor Code. The …

Maine Gas Utility Will Be Fined $50K for Safety Problems

Maine regulators are going to fine a gas utility $50,000 for failures to meet safety requirements. The company, Maine Natural Gas of Brunswick, is a subsidiary of Avangrid, which also owns Central Maine Power. Maine Natural Gas delivers pipeline gas …

Governor Murphy Waives Fees for COVID-19 Testing for Some New Jersey Residents

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said Tuesday the state will waive fees for COVID-19 testing for more than 2 million residents on certain health plans. The waivers apply to residents with health insurance through their jobs with the state and …

Mercier and Kosinski Insurance Joins Rhode Island’s Thompson Insurance Group

Mercier and Kosinski Insurance Inc. (MKI) has joined the Thompson Insurance Group to provide its customers with greater access to insurance companies, improved technology and additional insurance services. As a fourth-generation, family owned insurance agency, MKI has served the insurance …