Microsoft Vows to Honor California’s Consumer Privacy Law Countrywide November 11, 2019 By Diane Bartz and Nandita Bose Microsoft Corp. said in a blog post on Monday that it would honor California’s privacy law throughout the United States,...
McDermott Costa Acquires A.B. Stevenson in California November 8, 2019 McDermott Costa Insurance has acquired A.B. Stevenson Insurance Brokerage based in San Leandro, Calif. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed....
FEMA Postpones Switch to New Risk-Based Flood Insurance Rating Until 2021 November 8, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson The federal government is delaying implementation of a major change to its pricing formula for federal flood insurance that bases...
Mother of Brain-Damaged Boy Awarded $50M in Illinois Malpractice Suit November 8, 2019 A jury awarded $101 million to the mother of a severely brain-damaged boy who sued a Chicago-area hospital for medical...
After Leak in North Dakota, Keystone Pipeline Restart Waiting on Corrective Action November 8, 2019 By James MacPherson Federal regulators have ordered the Keystone pipeline to remain shut down until its Canadian owner takes corrective action aimed at...
Horvath, McManamy Promoted at Illinois’ Employee Benefits Provider, Trustmark November 8, 2019 Trustmark, a national employee benefits provider headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, has promoted Steve Horvath and Sean McManamy to new...
Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease Approved for Louisiana November 8, 2019 A filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) that would reduce workers’ compensation insurance rates in Louisiana by...
Martinez Joins Risk Consulting Practice in Chicago as Private Risk Practice Leader November 8, 2019 Risk Consulting Partners (RCP) has added Amanda Martinez as Private Risk Practice leader, based in Chicago. Martinez brings more than...
Herrera Appointed Director of Operations at Texas Surplus Lines Stamping Office November 8, 2019 The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) has named Cheyenne Herrera director of Operations. Herrera originally joined SLTX in...
Texas Insurance Industry, Local Police Team Up for Vehicle Crime Prevention November 8, 2019 Auto burglaries and thefts affect over 250,000 motorists each year in Texas resulting in more than $1 billion in losses...