Northeastern states are not known for frequent wildfires and brushfires. But that could be changing this spring as the region faces record-high temperatures and unusually dry conditions. “With more than 15,000 temperature records broken in the U.S. in March 2012 …
Consumers often face important decisions on insurance, medical treatment and auto repair in the aftermath of an auto accident. But unfortunately, they can end up paying unnecessary expenses or even become victims of fraud if they make a hasty or …
GEICO, a Chevy Chase, Md.-headquartered auto insurance unit of Berkshire Hathaway, appointed two vice presidents in New York regional offices. John Pham has been named vice president of GEICO’s Woodbury, N.Y., regional office. Prior to his promotion, Pham served as …
TD Insurance, a subsidiary of TD Bank, has promoted Shalonta Ford to vice president and insurance regional sales specialist in personal lines in Wethersfield, Conn. She will continue to serve as a liaison between TD Insurance and TD Bank’s retail …
Parts of Interstate 64 and three other roads remain closed because of wildfires that have burned more than 7,000 acres in Virginia. The National Forest Service says five large fires are burning in Alleghany, Craig, Page and Shenandoah counties. There …
A New York federal appellate court ruling yesterday could allow more asbestos liability suits to proceed against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. The appellate court’s decision affirms the previous ruling last year from U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New …
Willis North America, a New York-headquartered division of global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, appointed Michael Sullivan as account executive for Willis of Northern New England. He is based in Portland, Maine. Sullivan will be responsible for driving growth across …
Dry conditions and high winds have triggered a number of brushfires in Northeastern states in past few days. Here is a roundup of stories from the Associated Press. New York New York State park rangers are battling a brush fire …
A slew of residents who lost their homes after a Navy jet crashed into their apartment complex began picking up government checks on Monday to help them pay for food, clothing and housing over the next two weeks as they …
Reebok International Ltd. agreed to settle a lawsuit by rival Nike Inc. and will stop selling New York Jets football apparel with the name of the team’s popular new quarterback, Tim Tebow. According to settlement papers made public on Tuesday, …
