Illinois Supreme Court Refuses to Reconsider BIPA Ruling, Despite Warning About ‘Astronomical’ Penalties July 20, 2023 By Jim Sams The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to reconsider its 4-3 decision that found violations of the state’s Biometric Privacy...
People Moves: E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Names Keller Senior Lead Underwriter July 19, 2023 E&S Casualty at Ascot Group U.S. Names Keller Senior Lead Underwriter Ron Keller has been named senior lead underwriter, E&S...
No Injuries or Hazardous Spills in Minnesota Train Derailment, Officials Say July 19, 2023 COOK, Minn. (AP) – No one was injured and no hazardous material spilled when nine Canadian National Railway cars derailed...
Lawsuit Filed Against Northwestern Leaders Stemming From Football Hazing Scandal July 19, 2023 By Larry Lage A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school`s leadership, seeking damages...
ALKEME Acquires Kansas’ Wiggins Farha, Ohio’s The Milestone Company July 19, 2023 ALKEME recently acquired a pair of Midwestern agencies. ALKEME announced the acquisition of Wiggins Farha Insurance Group,a full-service insurance agency...
Groups Argue Wisconsin Regulators Can’t Make Factory Farms Obtain Preemptive Pollution Permits July 18, 2023 By Todd Richmond MADISON, Wis. (AP) __ Wisconsin regulators can`t legally impose environmental regulations on factory farms before they become operational, two farm...
Salvation Army to Settle $25K Over ADA Suit in Michigan July 18, 2023 The Salvation Army will pay $25,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to...
AM Best Places Iowa’s GuideOne Under Review With Negative Implications July 17, 2023 AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term...
Woman Seriously Injured in Roller Coaster Accident Sues Ohio Amusement Park July 17, 2023 SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) – A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller...
Residents of PFAS-Polluted Island File $42M in Claims Against Wisconsin City July 17, 2023 A CROSSE, Wis. (AP) – Residents of an island polluted with PFAS chemicals have filed claims demanding more than $40...