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Connecticut Seeks Disaster Declaration for Flooding Caused by Ida

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has submitted a request for a major disaster declaration to the Biden administration, seeking federal funds to help Connecticut recover from damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The September 1 storm dumped as much …

Ex-Liberty University Spokesman Says He Was Fired for Raising Concerns

A former spokesperson for Liberty University is suing the evangelical Virginia school after being fired, alleging in a lawsuit that his termination came in retaliation for voicing concerns that sexual misconduct accusations were mishandled. Scott Lamb, a vice president-level executive …

People Moves: New Hires at MEMIC Group, GCG Financial, NFP

The MEMIC Group Hires Pennsylvania’s Beswick, Delaware’s Grandrino Cindy Beswick of Pennsylvania and Angela Grandrino of Delaware have been appointed as senior production underwriter and production underwriter, respectively, by workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group. Their appointments support MEMIC’s continued …

Insurer Responsible for Damages After Massachusetts Officer Injured During Training

Driving a truck too fast and injuring a fellow officer during a firearms training is not within the scope of employment duties for a Massachusetts police officer, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found. This means his insurer is on the …

Pounding Rain Raises Flash Flood Threat in New York, New England

The powerful storm battering the U.S. Northeast will inundate New York City with lashing rain and possible flash floods through Tuesday night, then unleash the worst of its fury on New England. As much as 4 inches (10 centimeters) could …

Massachusetts Train Conductor Who Lost Part of Finger Sues Rail Operator

A conductor on a Massachusetts commuter rail train is suing the company that runs the system, alleging that a malfunctioning door amputated part of his right ring finger. Allen Chin, of Quincy, is suing Keolis Commuter Services LLC for $220,000, …

Ensurise Acquires Virginia’s Gerczak Insurance Agency

Effective October 15, 2021, independent insurance agency Ensurise LLC announced its acquisition of the property/casualty insurance brokerage business of Gerczak Insurance Agency Inc. Founded in 2007 by Gary R. Gerczak, Richmond, Virginia-based Gerczak Insurance Agency is a boutique insurance brokerage …

Maryland Army Veteran Charged with Fraud After Falsely Claiming Disability

A U.S. Army veteran in Maryland is facing federal charges for falsely claiming to be a paraplegic to obtain more than $1 million in government disability benefits. A federal criminal complaint charged William Rich of Windsor Mill, Maryland, for allegedly …

People Moves: New Hire at Willis, Chamness Elected to Norfolk & Dedham Boards

Willis Towers Watson Hires Latham to Mid-Atlantic FINEX Commercial Team Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory, broking and solutions company, hired Kenneth Latham to as associate director for the Mid-Atlantic FINEX commercial team. Latham will be responsible for all aspects …

Multiple Delaware Residents Indicted for Auto Insurance Fraud

Late last month in New Castle County, Delaware, a grand jury indicted multiple residents for insurance fraud. The indictments stem from Department of Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau investigations, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice. They allege that following …

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