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Windstorm Ulli is Latest to Batter Northwest Europe; AIR Analysis

Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide’s report on Windstorm Ulli notes that it is “passing through Scandinavia and is expected to dissipate as it moves over the Baltic Sea today. “A class 2 weather warning from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological …

Ecuador Plaintiffs to Seek Damages from Chevron Abroad

Ecuadorean plaintiffs who won an $18 billion environmental case against Chevron Corp will pursue legal action against the company overseas in a bid to collect the damages, their lawyer said on Wednesday. An appeals court in the OPEC nation upheld …

Marsh Completes Acquisition of Alexander Forbes’ Brokerage Business

Marsh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies announced that it has completed its previously agreed acquisition of the brokerage business of South Africa’s Alexander Forbes. Marsh said the “transaction comprises its South African insurance broking operations, Alexander Forbes …

Tennessee Traffic Fatalities at Lowest Level in 49 Years

Tennessee traffic fatalities declined sharply this year, reaching their lowest figure in 49 years. So far in 2011, 926 people have died in wrecks in the state. It’s the fewest since 811 in 1962. Col. Tracy Trott of the Tennessee …

California Based Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Purchased by AmTrust

Rocklin, Calif.-based Builders & Tradesmen’s Insurance Services Inc. (BTIS) has been purchased by AmTrust Financial Services Inc. BTIS is an insurance wholesaler and general agent specializing in the procurement and brokering of insurance policies and bonds for small contractors. The …

AIA in Washington Acquired by Hub

The assets of Pullman, Wash.-based Associated Independent Agencies Inc. (AIA) have been acquired by Headquartered in Chicago, Ill.-based Hub International Ltd (Hub). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The AIA operation will become part of Hub International Mountain States …

Willis Names Richardson Regional Partner In Northern California

Willis North America has named Jason Richardson as Regional Partner of Northern California. The appointment is effective immediately. Richardson will be based in San Francisco, Calif. Richardson will oversee Willis’ offices in Northern California and be responsible for business development …

Wyoming Officials Say Mandatory Drunk Driving Law Gaining Acceptance

After a bit of a rocky start, law enforcement officials and prosecutors around the state say they’re now running into few problems with Wyoming’s new mandatory DUI (driving under the influence) testing law. Since July 1, police officers have been …

United Heartland Names Zacj Regional Director in Chicago Office

Wisconsin-based United Heartland has appointed Steve Zacj as regional director for the company’s Chicago office. Zacj recently joined United Heartland and is responsible for the operation of United Heartland’s Chicago regional office located in Itasca, Ill. Zacj came to United …

Jay-Z Cleared of N.Y. Workers’ Comp Board Charge

Jay-Z may have 99 problems, but missing workers’ comp insurance payments isn’t one of them. The judgement against the rapper and the court-ordered $18,000 fine will be vacated in a few days, according to a report from New York Post. …

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