U.S. Appeals Court Takes Up American Family Agent/Employee Classification Case August 1, 2018 By Stephanie K. Jones A federal appeals court in Ohio on July 31 heard arguments by opposing attorneys in a class action involving whether...
Alorica in California Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $3.5M August 1, 2018 The U.S. District Court has approved a consent decree between Irvine, Calif.-based Alorica Inc. and the United States Equal Employment...
Woodruff Sawyer Names Cushard Senior Vice President in California August 1, 2018 Woodruff Sawyer has named Brian Cushard a senior vice president in its property/casualty practice in Southern California. He will help...
California Commissioner Asks Insurers to Help Speed Wildfire Recovery Efforts August 1, 2018 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced on Wednesday he is taking actions he says will help protect thousands of wildfire...
Thousands of Louisiana Homeowners to Get More Help With Flood Repairs August 1, 2018 Some Louisiana homeowners with damage from the 2016 floods who received help from the state’s recovery program will be receiving...
New Louisiana Law Allows Insurance Agencies to Employ Convicted Felons August 1, 2018 A law that goes into effect today in Louisiana allows insurance producers to employ convicted felons if the producer obtains...
Munich Re Specialty Names Hennessy to Lead U.S. Expansion August 1, 2018 Munich Re Specialty Group Ltd. (MRSG) of London is expanding its underwriting platform in North America and has tapped John...
TWIA Board OKs Additional $106.8M Insurer Assessment for Harvey Losses August 1, 2018 The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) board has unanimously approved an additional Class 1 member assessment of $106.8 million for...
Huffman Insurance Group in Missouri Adds Neal August 1, 2018 Huffman Insurance Group, based in Moberly, Missouri, recently hired Sheri Neal as its new customer service representative (CSR). In this...
Ohio Chipotle Restaurant Reopens Following Customer Illnesses August 1, 2018 By Shelly Hagan and Craig Giammona Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reopened a restaurant in Ohio on Tuesday that was temporarily closed after customers reported getting sick....