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Kentucky Homeowners Challenge Fire Service Subdistrict Tax

A dozen homeowners in central Kentucky have sued to challenge the legality of a fire protection subdistrict. The homeowners in northwestern Jessamine County contend the property tax that funds the North Jessamine Subdistrict of the Jessamine County Fire District violates …

Atwater, Ausley Vie to Succeed Sink As Florida CFO

Although Florida’s next chief financial officer will take charge during one of the rockiest times in the state’s financial history, the race has received little attention amid higher-profile races for the U.S. Senate and governor. Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater, …

The Hartford Expands Coverage For Healthcare Providers

As the aging population and advances in medical technology fuel the healthcare industry’s rapid expansion, providers face new growth opportunities and specialized protection needs. To help healthcare administrators address these needs, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., has expanded its …

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Race: Views on Credit Scoring, Tort Reform

Georgia voters going to the polls on Nov. 2 will have a choice when it comes to electing the state’s next insurance commissioner. The Democratic, Republican and Libertarian candidates cite different priorities; hold different positions on issues including credit scoring, …

Union General Insurance Opens Southern California Office

Union General Insurance Services of Concord, Calif., has opened a Southern California branch office to enhance its service and marketing capabilities to retail producers in that part of the state. The operation will be staffed by Marlena Black, who comes …

Maine Courts Fail to Notify Drivers of Suspensions

Court officials say nearly 300 people continue to drive on Maine roads with suspended licenses after failing to be notified their licenses were suspended. Court officials told the Morning Sentinel that the drivers in question had their licenses suspended when …

Minnesota Seat Belt Use Hits Record Level

Daytime seat belt compliance in Minnesota is at an all-time high of 92 percent, according to a new survey by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. The DPS annual seat belt observational survey reports belt …

Man Drops Claim in Vermont Over Condom in Burger

A former Vermont man who claimed he bit into a Burger King sandwich and found an unwrapped condom has dropped his lawsuit, with the restaurant agreeing to drop its counterclaim. The man and the store’s owners agreed to pay their …

CVS To Pay Record Fine for Selling Meth Ingredient

CVS, the nation’s largest operator of retail pharmacies, announced it has agreed to pay $75 million in fines for allowing repeated purchases of pseudoephedrine that led to a spike in Southern California drug trafficking. In order to comply with federal …

Murphy Named Vice President Underwriting for Technology at CNA

CNA has named Valynda Murphy as vice president of underwriting for its Commercial Technology segment. In this role, Murphy will collaborate with the global insurer’s other key business units to further strengthen thus unit’s market presence. Murphy brings 25 years …

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