Illinois Gets $1M in Federal Grants After Tornadoes December 13, 2013 Gov. Pat Quinn’s office says federal aid for Illinois tornado victims has topped $1 million. The governor’s office says that...
Jimcor Agencies in New Jersey Appoints Brokerage Specialist December 13, 2013 Jimcor Agencies announced the appointment of Christopher Hudson to the position of brokerage specialist. Hudson brings more than 13 years...
N.J. Bill Requiring New Homes Be Equipped With Fire Suppression Systems Advances December 13, 2013 In New Jersey, legislation sponsored by state Sen. Donald Norcross (D-Camden/Gloucester) that would increase public safety by requiring that certain...
P/C Industry Supportive But Cautious on Federal Insurance Office Recommendations December 13, 2013 By Andrea Wells Insurers, agents, brokers and state regulators welcome modernization and improvements in the current regulation of insurance, but are not so...
Ascent Launches Medical Billings E&O Coverage for U.S. Healthcare Professionals December 13, 2013 Ascent Underwriting, the Managing General Agent (MGA) specialising in emerging risks, has launched a medical billings errors & omissions insurance...
Ratings Recap: Loudun Mutual, Hastings Mutual, Ellington Mutual, American Safety RRG December 13, 2013 A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to ‘A’ (Excellent) from ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating...
FEMA Rejects Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana December 13, 2013 Gov. Mike Pence says the federal government has rejected Indiana’s request that Howard County be declared a major disaster area...
Elevator Company Cited In 49ers Stadium Death December 13, 2013 California safety officials have issued more than $50,000 in fines against an elevator company whose employee was killed while working...
OSHA Fines Geismar, Louisiana Plant $99K for 6 Safety Violations December 13, 2013 The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed fines of $99,000 against Williams Olefins for a June explosion at...
Probation Sentence in Texas Teen’s Fatal DWI Wreck Stirs Ire December 13, 2013 A North Texas teen from an affluent family was sentenced to probation this week after he killed four pedestrians when...