Officials: Half of Texas Local Governments Hit by Ransomware Have Recovered September 10, 2019 Texas authorities say they aren’t aware of any money paid to hackers who used ransomware to target more than 20...
Five Cases of Lung Disease in Connecticut Possibly Linked to Vaping September 10, 2019 Connecticut public health officials say they are now investigating five cases of lung disease in state residents possibly related to...
New York Department of Transportation Employee Arrested for Workers’ Comp Fraud September 10, 2019 A New York State Department of Transportation employee has been arrested on charges that he defrauded the workers’ compensation system...
Risk Strategies Appoints Flanagan as New England Regional Operations Leader September 10, 2019 Risk Strategies, a privately held national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has appointed Edward J. Flanagan, a veteran broker...
Partners General Insurance Agency Hires Farrell, Opens Connecticut Office September 10, 2019 Partners General Insurance Agency (PGIA) has hired Thomas Farrell as senior vice president to start up its Connecticut branch of...
Nephila Launches Independent Lloyd’s Managing Agency September 10, 2019 Nephila Capital, the Bermuda-based specialist ILS re/insurer and investment manager, has received UK regulatory approval to establish its own Lloyd’s...
Marsh Appoints Smith as Chairman and CEO of UK Aviation Practice September 10, 2019 Marsh announced the appointment of Andy Smith as chairman and CEO of its UK Aviation Practice, within Marsh JLT Specialty....
Hurricane Dorian Insured Losses in Caribbean from Wind, Storm-Surge Could Hit $6.5B September 10, 2019 Insured losses in the Caribbean from Hurricane Dorian is estimated at $3.5 billion to $6.5 billion, according to RMS, the...
Rhode Island Bike Share Program Put on Hold Amid Safety Concerns September 9, 2019 The introduction of a bike share program in Pawtucket, R.I., has been put on hold. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves...
Ransomware Attack Locks Out New Bedford City Data September 9, 2019 A Massachusetts mayor says hackers demanded $5.3 million from his city in a ransomware attack this summer. New Bedford Mayor...