Texas High Court Finds for Insurer in D&O Coverage Dispute March 1, 2017 By Stephanie K. Jones The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of an insurer in a case that hinged on the applicability of...
On-Demand Homeshare Insurer Slice Enters 5 More States March 1, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson Slice Labs Inc., a technology startup featuring an on-demand insurance platform for people who share or rent their homes, is...
Acentria Acquires Orlando-Based Walker Insurance March 1, 2017 Acentria Insurance has finalized its merger with Walker Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., located in Orlando, Fla. Walker Insurance has...
The Plexus Groupe Acquires Fairway Financial Insurance March 1, 2017 The Plexus Groupe LLC (Plexus), a privately held national insurance brokerage and risk management consultancy based in Deer Park, Ill.,...
XL Catlin Names Shertenlieb Central U.S. Leader for Global Risk Management March 1, 2017 XL Catlin has appointed Gary Shertenlieb as zonal underwriting manager for Global Risk Management in the U.S. central region. Starting...
Iowa Jury Awards $127M in Teen Party Assault Case March 1, 2017 An Iowa man, who allowed his teenage child to invite friends to his house for a party, provided them alcohol...
Oklahoma County Settles Traffic Death Lawsuit for $500K March 1, 2017 Oklahoma County commissioners have agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed...
Arkansas House Passes Tort-Reform Amendment Capping Punitive Damages, Fees March 1, 2017 The Arkansas House has approved a proposed state constitutional amendment that would ask voters to limit some attorney’s fees and...
$1M Insurance Scam Death Leads to 14-Year Sentence for Houston Man March 1, 2017 Officials say a Houston man must serve 14 years in prison for his role in the 2014 slaying of a...
California Tour Bus Crash Leaves 1 Killed, 26 Injured March 1, 2017 A tour bus crossed into oncoming traffic and hit two cars head-on, killing one woman and injuring 26 others in...