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Florida Investigating Attorney Charged with Lawsuit Fraud

The Florida Bar has opened an investigation of a New York lawyer who it says may have been practicing in Florida without a license. The Bar’s investigation of Stuart Finkelstein stems from federal charges this week alleging that he filed …

Massachusetts Attorney General Issues Asbestos Safety, Enforcement Report

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey has released a report highlighting her office’s ongoing efforts to protect children, families and workers from the health risks posed by exposure to asbestos. The report highlights the work of AG Healey’s “Healthy Buildings, Healthy …

BHSI Taps Warrior, Formerly with Hiscox, as Head of D&O Underwriting, UK & Ireland

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced that it has expanded its European team with the addition of Chris Warrior as head of directors’ & officers’ liability underwriting for UK & Ireland. Warrior comes to BHSI with 36 years of experience …

Vermont Seeks Storm Damage Assessment of Private Property

Vermont is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assess damage to private property from a storm beginning on Halloween to determine if the state qualifies for federal aid for homeowners and renters. The state says 323 Vermont homeowners and …

Thieves Steal Priceless Items from Dresden’s Treasury Green Vault; Hiscox Comments

Thieves have carried out a heist at Dresden’s Green Vault, one of the world’s oldest museum containing priceless treasures and jewels, German officials said Monday. The treasury of Augustus the Strong of Saxony was established in 1723 and today contains …

AIG to Sell Most of Fortitude Re to Carlyle, T&D Holdings for $1.8 Billion

American International Group plans to sell the bulk of Fortitude Re to private equity firm The Carlyle Group and Japanese insurer T&D Holdings for $1.8 billion. Plans call for a newly created Carlyle-managed fund and T&D Holdings to acquire from …

Missouri Contractor Faces $210K in Penalties for Workplace Safety Hazards

Federal workplace safety officials have proposed $210,037 in penalties against a Missouri contractor protect employees from trench collapse and electrical hazards. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors observed workers exposed to trenching and excavation …

Texas McDonald’s Franchisee Settles Sex Harassment Lawsuit for $340K

A McDonald’s franchise owner with locations in Texas pay $340,000 and furnish other relief to settle a federal sexual harassment lawsuit. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in its lawsuit against Credle Enterprises LLC, which does business as …

Spicer Joins Jewelers Mutual Leadership Team in Wisconsin

Neenah, Wisconsin-based insurer, Jewelers Mutual Group, has added Larry Spicer as vice president of Loss Prevention and Risk Management Services as David Sexton prepares for retirement after 39 years with Jewelers Mutual. Sexton steps down at the end of the …

Texas Agency RHSB Adds Ausmus as Account Manager, Personal Client Services

Dallas-based independent insurance brokerage firm RHSB (Roach Howard Smith & Barton) has hired Cindy Ausmus as account manager in its Personal Client Services department. Ausmus replaced long time employee Liz O’Neall who retired in September. Ausmus has over 30 years’ …