Thousands to Get Damages in Chinese Drywall Suit, Louisiana Judge Says October 8, 2014 By Janet McConnaughey A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that nearly 4,000 homeowners who say Chinese drywall ruined their homes are eligible...
Risk Strategies Acquires Crow Friedman Group in Tennessee October 8, 2014 Risk Strategies Co., an insurance brokerage in Boston which recently merged with New York-based broker DeWitt Stern, has acquired Crow...
Iowa Gov. Says He Didn’t Know Work Comp Commissioner’s Sexual Orientation October 8, 2014 By Ryan J. Foley Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and top aides have denied discriminating against a gay former state official, saying they weren’t aware...
Judge: New Louisiana Law Can’t Stop Suit Against ‘Big Oil’ October 8, 2014 A state judge in Baton Rouge ruled that Louisiana’s Legislature missed its mark when it passed a bill seeking to...
Zurich NA Names Cooper Regional Leader for Commercial Markets October 8, 2014 Commercial property and casualty insurer Zurich North America, named Marcus Cooper is now the commercial markets regional leader for the...
Federal Aid OK’d For New Mexico Storm, Flood Damage October 8, 2014 Local governments and some other entities in New Mexico are now eligible for federal assistance to recover from flooding and...
Hub International Acquires FieldEddy in Massachusetts October 8, 2014 Chicago-based global insurance broker Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of FieldEddy, a property/casualty, personal lines and employee benefits...
Barney & Barney Expands in Northern California’s Bay Area October 8, 2014 Barney & Barney has relocated its San Francisco, Calif. offices to a new, larger location in the financial district. The...
West Virginia Judges Give Preliminary OK to University Settlement October 8, 2014 A January hearing is set on a proposed settlement of hundreds of lawsuits against Mountain State University. Media outlets reported...
Tuscaloosa Police Warn Uber Drivers October 8, 2014 City officials in Tuscaloosa say they’ve informed representatives of the Uber ridesharing service that drivers will soon face arrest unless...