Washington Contractor Fined $230K for Fall Protection, Other Safety Violations September 17, 2020 An Everett, Wash., construction company with a history of safety violations is facing fines of more than $230,000 after inspections...
In a First, State Farm to Acquire Texas Nonstandard Auto Insurer GAINSCO September 17, 2020 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is acquiring Dallas-based nonstandard auto insurer, GAINSCO, in a $400 million cash transaction. It...
Orloff to Replace Kelly as Head of Liberty Mutual Field Operations for Commercial Lines September 17, 2020 Liberty Mutual announced that Marc Orloff has been named president, North American Field Operations, Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America....
Fitness Centers in California Suing State Over Virus Closures September 17, 2020 California fitness centers have filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus...
Moody’s Says Property/Casualty Insurers Face Significant Losses from Western Wildfires September 17, 2020 Dozens of wildfires raging in California, Oregon, Washington and other Western states have resulted in loss of life, damaged or...
Rental Car Company to Pay $80K in Penalties, Implement Reforms Over Fraud Allegations September 17, 2020 A discount car rental company operating out of Newark and JFK Airports has agreed to pay $80,000 in penalties, enter...
Arcadian Risk Starts New Underwriter in Bermuda With Third Point Re Backing September 17, 2020 Arcadian Risk Capital is launching as a new underwriting operation based in Bermuda that will initially underwrite excess casualty and...
Blackstone Joins Brit’s Parent Fairfax in Investing in Lloyd’s Digital Venture Ki September 17, 2020 Digital Lloyd’s syndicate Ki reported that it has raised US$500 million from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Fairfax...
Soccer Star Messi Scores Trademark Victory Over Massi in EU Court September 17, 2020 Barcelona and Argentina captain Lionel Messi has won a legal battle over trademark rights relating to his own logo after...
Alliant Insurance Services Hires Parker as Senior Vice President in New York September 17, 2020 Alliant is continuing to grow its team in New York, recently adding Brennen Parker as senior vice president. Parker, who...