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New Jersey Mall Worker Seriously Injured in 30-Foot Fall from Roof

Authorities say a worker at a New Jersey mall was seriously injured in a 30-foot fall from the roof over the weekend. Roxbury police were dispatched to the Ledgewood Mall shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday after the man, a demolition-construction …

Argo Group Appoints Bradley as Chairman; Rehnberg Named CEO

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based re/insurer, announced the appointment of Thomas A. Bradley as chairman of the board of directors upon the retirement of current board chairman Gary V. Woods, whose term concludes on April 16, 2020, following …

FACTBOX: China Takes Steps to Bolster Coronavirus-Hit Economy

Chinese policymakers have implemented a raft of measures to support an economy jolted by a coronavirus outbreak that is expected to have a devastating impact on first-quarter growth. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is attempting to restore investor confidence, …

Suit: Iowa’s Drake U., Fraternity Negligent in Dangerous Hazing Event

A student is suing Drake University in Des Moines, along with a fraternity at the school and several fellow students for an unspecified amount after he said he nearly died from a hazing incident. Court documents filed Feb. 7 show …

Ohio Bill Would Make Using Hand-Held Device While Driving a Primary Offense

A new bill introduced in Ohio would strengthen Ohio’s laws regarding the use of wireless devices, including smartphones, while driving. The Hands-Free Ohio bill, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard) and Sen. Sean J. O’Brien (D-Bazetta) would, with limited exceptions, …

Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services Adds 3 Agencies to Florida Network

Renaissance Alliance Insurance Services, a nationwide membership alliance for independent insurance agencies, has added three independent insurance agencies to its Florida network. The new members include: Bellken Insurance Group, LLC, Davie, Fla., is a full-service independent insurance agency providing commercial …

Atlantic Casualty to Create 83 Jobs, Invest $11.8M in North Carolina Operations

Atlantic Casualty Insurance Co., a national provider of commercial insurance products, will create 83 jobs and invest more than $11.8 million through an expansion of its Wayne County, N.C., headquarters, according to a statement from the North Carolina Department of …

Arizona Senate Passes Bill Boosting Firefighter Cancer Workers’ Comp Coverage

The Arizona Senate has passed a bill designed to boost protections for firefighters and other first responders who are diagnosed with cancers linked to the workplace. The proposal from Republican Sen. Heather Carter ensures that listed cancers contracted by firefighters …

Washington Senate Advances Data Privacy Rules

The Washington Senate has passed a data privacy measure that would give consumers the right to manage how information held by private companies is used. The measure, called the Washington Privacy Act, passed on a bipartisan 46-1 vote and now …

Insurance Office of America Merges with New Jersey’s RDA Benefit Services

Insurance Office of America (IOA) has merged with New Jersey-based RDA Benefit Services, owned by Bob and Nancy Damato. The merger became effective Jan. 1, 2020, and further adds to IOA’s growing team in the Northeast region. RDA has served …