East News

People Moves: Promotions at Zurich North America, Cross Insurance; Risk Strategies Hires Bryant

Zurich North America Names Peterson Regional Executive for the East Region Zurich North America has named Andy Peterson as regional executive for the East region. Peterson, who has been with Zurich since 2008, will begin his new role effective January …

Worcester County District Attorney Partners with Insurance Fraud Bureau

The Office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. in Worcester, Massachusetts is continuing its partnership with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to eliminate insurance fraud in an effort that helps reduce automobile insurance premiums for all drivers. Early’s …

Butler & Messier Insurance Acquires Two Rhode Island Agencies

Butler & Messier Insurance recently acquired two Cranston, Rhode Island, insurance agencies to add to its expanding statewide footprint. Effective October 1, 2021, Butler & Messier successfully closed on the final purchase of the Alpine Insurance Agency. Additionally, on December …

Man Charged with Arson in Fire That Destroyed House, Damaged Three Others

A Maryland man has been arrested on arson charges stemming from a house fire that injured two firefighters, authorities said. John Edward Cropper, 56, was arrested Friday on charges of first-degree arson, second-degree arson and malicious burning, the Worcester County …

Connecticut Governor Signs Sweeping Order on Climate Change, Pollution

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a sweeping executive order aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change Thursday, a month after pulling back his support of a regional climate initiative amid concerns it would further increase gas prices. Under the …

Two Rhode Island Contractors Face $75K in Penalties for Worksite Cave-In Risks

A federal inspection at a Warwick, Rhode Island, excavation found two area contractors ignoring cave-in risks and placing their workers in serious danger. On July 8, 2021, a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection at …

Two Ex-Maryland Players Reach Settlement to Football Lawsuit

Two former Maryland football players have each reached $200,000 settlements in lawsuits accusing former coach DJ Durkin of running a program that subjected athletes to an abusive environment. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office reached the agreement with former players Gus …

The Hilb Group Acquires Charles Newman Co., Builds on New York Presence

The Hilb Group acquired Charles Newman Co. Insurance and Employee Benefits to its portfolio, adding to The Hilb Group’s growing presence in the New York metropolitan area. The transaction became effective December 1, 2021. Based in Peekskill, New York, Charles …

New York Contractor Faces $244K in Penalties for Exposing Workers to Fall Risks

Three federal safety inspections at a Suffern, New York, condominium complex confirmed a Rockland County roofing contractor repeatedly exposed residential roof workers to potentially deadly falls from heights of 18 to 20 feet. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety …

People Moves: New Hires at Alliant, TMPAA, Risk Strategies

Alliant Insurance Services Hires Bixby, Leavitt as Senior Vice Presidents Alliant Insurance Services hired Doug Bixby senior vice president. In this role, Bixby will focus on providing management professional lines including product liability and clinical trials liability within the healthcare, …

East News Archives by Month