Washington University in St. Louis Sued for Retaliation August 12, 2026 Washington University in St. Louis is being sued for allegedly violating federal law by firing an employee in retaliation for...
People Moves: Lockton Names Knop as Yacht Practice Leader August 12, 2026 Lockton announced the appointment of Tom Knop as Yacht Practice Leader for Lockton Private Risk Solutions. Knop’s appointment strengthens the...
Sunstar Acquires Minnesota’s RJR Faribo Insurance Agency August 12, 2026 Sunstar Insurance Group announced it has acquired RJR Faribo Insurance Agency, an independent agency serving clients in Minnesota. he collaboration...
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Iowa’s Accel Holdings August 11, 2026 Marsh McLennan Agency announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Accel Holdings, Inc., a leading diversified independent insurance...
Severe Thunderstorms Across US Midwest Trigger Flood Warnings August 11, 2026 By Brian K. Sullivan The US Midwest and Ohio Valley, including Chicago and Cincinnati, face an enhanced, or level 3, risk of severe thunderstorms....
Illinois Lawsuit Alleges Companies Violated Environmental Laws at Chicago Site August 10, 2026 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Stony Island Reclamation Co., Land and Lakes Co., and J.L.W. Trucking...
Remains of 56 Bodies Found at Chicago Funeral Home, License Suspended August 10, 2026 By Dave Collins and Cybele Mayes-Osterman The remains of 56 people were found improperly stored and decomposing Thursday at a Chicago funeral home run by a...
Pritzker Signs Bills Giving Insurance Department Power to Overturn Rate Changes August 7, 2026 By Ezra Amacher Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker this week signed legislation that gives the state’s insurance department authority to object rates it deems...
People Moves: Paulk Named COO of Old Republic Excess & Surplus August 7, 2026 Old Republic International Corporation announced that John Paulk has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus,...
Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame Announce 2026 Inductees August 6, 2026 The Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame has announced the eight members selected for induction into its 2026 class. The honorees...