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Federal Agency Investigating Toxic Chemical Releases at 2 Louisiana Facilities

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that the agency has launched investigations into toxic chemical releases at two facilities in Louisiana during 2023: the release of hydrogen fluoride (HF) and chlorine at the Honeywell Performance Materials …

Federal Agency Investigating Toxic Chemical Releases at 2 Louisiana Facilities

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that the agency has launched investigations into toxic chemical releases at two facilities in Louisiana during 2023. The agency is investing the release of hydrogen fluoride (HF) and chlorine at …

Michigan Man Dies After Tire Comes Off SUV and Hits His Car

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A driver died when a tire came off another vehicle and flew through the air and into the windshield and roof of his car, Michigan State Police said. A Dodge Journey SUV being driven by …

People Moves: Samuel Joins Alera Group as Executive Vice President of National Operations

Alera Group, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, appointed Kyle Samuel as executive vice president of national operations. Samuel will partner with the national practice leaders and regional managing directors to create alignment and strategic focus for Alera Group’s operational model. Samuel …

New York-New Jersey Area Shaken by 4.8 Earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the New Jersey-New York area this morning at about 10:23 am, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake’s epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. People reported feeling the shaking in Manhattan, Philadelphia …

Taiwan Property Insurers Likely to Remain Profitable Despite Quake Losses: GlobalData

The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan’s east coast on April 3 caused substantial damage, particularly in Hualien with collapsed buildings and infrastructure disruptions. However, insurers are expected to weather the financial impact well, according to GlobalData, the London-based data …

Higginbotham Continues Growth Spurt with Tennessee’s Thompson & Smith

Higginbotham, the large U.S. insurance brokerage, has added another arrow to its quiver with the acquisition of Thompson & Smith Insurance, an independent agency in Jackson, Tennessee. T&S, offering commercial and personal lines, was founded in 1998 with the merger …

Violent Spring Noreaster Takes At Least 4 Lives

A violent storm that hit the Northeast the past two days has taken the lives of at least four people, three of whom were killed when uprooted trees crashed into their vehicles. Heavy rains and snow along with winds as …

Florida OIR Says Enhanced Data Reporting on Hurricane Ian Claims is Due April 17

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is reminding carriers that additional data is due April 17 on Hurricane Ian claims. All property insurers are required by law to submit the enhanced catastrophe reports, including additional claims and other data gathered …

Worker Burned in Explosion at Wisconsin Stadium Settles Lawsuit for $22M

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A worker burned in a 2022 explosion during renovation work on the University of Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium has settled his lawsuit against the project’s general contractor for $22 million, his attorney says. The settlement in …