Small Businesses, Lacking Legal Immunity, Fear COVID-19 Liability Lawsuits December 22, 2020 By David Sharp Plans for a lawsuit against a Maine venue that hosted what became a “superspreader” wedding reception underscore the liability risks...
Viewpoint: How the Northeastern U.S. Private Flood Market Can Close the Coverage Gap December 22, 2020 By Garrett Mitchell The northeastern U.S. is one of the key areas of the country at risk for flooding, as evidenced by the...
Thomas Miller Americas Appoints Arralde as Senior Claims Director in New Jersey December 22, 2020 Thomas Miller Americas, a provider of insurance services, has appointed Noreen Arralde as senior claims director in its New Jersey...
The Hilb Group Acquires New Jersey’s William H. Connolly & Co. December 22, 2020 The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired New Jersey-based William H. Connolly & Co. LLC (WHC). The transaction became effective...
Licensing, Other Changes for Insurance Agents in Virginia to Take Effect Jan. 1 December 21, 2020 Changes in licensing, fees and continuing education due dates for insurance agents in Virginia will take effect January 1, 2021....
Bettencourt Approved as New Hampshire Deputy Insurance Commissioner December 21, 2020 New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has approved the nomination of Policy Director D.J. Bettencourt as the next deputy commissioner of...
Hanleigh Hires Cremens as Sales Director in Connecticut Office December 21, 2020 Hanleigh, a subsidiary of CRC Group – a nationwide wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products – has hired Scott Cremens...
Federal Court Advances COVID-19 Business Income Suit Despite Virus Exclusion December 18, 2020 By Elizabeth Blosfield A federal district court in Virginia has ruled that a spa’s COVID-19-related business income loss lawsuit can move forward despite...
‘If Not One Thing, It’s Another’: Storm Rolls into Northeast December 18, 2020 By Jennifer Peltz A major snowstorm rolled into the Northeast on Wednesday at a key moment in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the...
AssetSure Hires Karlunas as Vice President, Personal Insurance Practice Leader December 18, 2020 Independent insurance agency AssetSure has hired Ted Karlunas as vice president and Personal Insurance Practice leader. In this role, Karlunas...