Attracting, Developing Talent a Focus for Westfield Group February 9, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones It’s anticipated that by 2020 there will be hundreds of thousands of unfilled positions in the insurance industry and that...
JLT Specialty USA Appoints Segall to Construction Practice Based in Atlanta February 9, 2016 JLT Specialty USA has appointed Jeff Segall as SVP and Construction Risk leader in JLT’s U.S. Construction Practice. Segall will...
Future of Tennessee Workers’ Comp Option in Question Amid Lawmaker Scandal February 9, 2016 By Amy O'Connor Legislation to create a workers’ compensation alternative in Tennessee is already facing serious setbacks in the just started legislative session,...
Hub International Names Owens Senior Vice President in California February 8, 2016 Hub International Ltd. has named Sara Owens senior vice president of engagement. Owens will be responsible for engaging key constituents...
California Hospital Workers’ Comp Report Shows Claim Severity on Rise February 8, 2016 California workers’ compensation claim severity continues to increase, while claims frequency declines, according a newly released report. The latest California...
Manhattan Crane Collapse Investigation May Take Weeks February 8, 2016 By Jonathan Lemire It may take weeks to determine why a huge construction crane that was being lowered during strong winds came crashing...
Opioid Addiction in Sights of New Mexico Lawmakers February 8, 2016 With one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the nation, New Mexico has been working for years to...
Sutter Named CoVerica Branch Development Director February 8, 2016 Dallas-based CoVerica has promoted John Sutter to branch development director. The company also announced it is opening a new CoVerica...
Brown & Brown Acquires Social Security Advocates for the Disabled in Mass. February 8, 2016 Brown & Brown Inc. announced that its subsidiary, The Advocator Group LLC, has acquired substantially all of the equity interests...
Earthquakes May Be the ‘800-Pound Gorilla’ in Oklahoma Legislature February 8, 2016 By Sean Murphy The power and frequency of earthquakes in Oklahoma have been increasing, but the Legislature has done little to try to...