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Rate Hikes Lead to Less Insurance Coverage for Louisiana Parish Schools

The Livingston Parish School Board will cut the district’s property insurance coverage in half to keep from paying an additional $224,000 in annual premiums. The Advocate reports the board voted unanimously to lower the district’s property insurance policy limit from …

Copper Thieves Cause $750K in Damage in Wichita, Kan.

Copper thieves tore out electrical systems at a Wichita industrial park, causing about $750,000 in damage. The theft was reported Sept. 14 at Kamen Industrial Park in Wichita. Police said the vandals stole about 2,000 feet of copper wiring. The …

Louisiana School Board May Cut Costs with Less Insurance Coverage

Cutting property coverage in half could help the Tangipahoa Parish School Board in Louisiana save nearly $60,000 in overall insurance premiums this year. That’s the recommendation from the board’s Finance Committee. The Advocate reports the committee on suggested dropping coverage …

Lexington Announces Law, Ordinance Upgrade Coverage Enhancement

Lexington Insurance Company has introduced Law and Ordinance Upgrade, a new enhancement that is available to Lexington’s higher education, healthcare and commercial real estate property policyholders. In the event of a covered loss, Law and Ordinance Upgrade covers costs to …

Chartis Increases Commercial Property Per-Risk Capacity

Chartis has increased its commercial property per-risk capacity to $1.5 billion on a worldwide basis. This level of capacity had previously been available to Chartis’ North American domiciled clients, underwritten by Lexington Insurance Co. The increased global capacity now supports …

Ohio Restaurant Owner Convicted of Insurance Fraud

A southwest Ohio restaurant owner has been convicted of insurance fraud for two reported break-ins that authorities say were staged. Forty-four-year-old Eva Christian could face up to 17 years in prison when sentenced June 6. She was convicted on two …