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Bar Shutdown Order Extended for West Virginia County
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has extended an order that closed all bars in Monongalia County for an additional 10 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. The latest order is effective until Aug. 13. The county includes West Virginia University’s …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 4:53 PM |
Tropical Storm Isaias Spawns Tornadoes, Leaves Thousands Without Power in Carolinas
After bringing heavy rain and flooding to Florida over the weekend, Tropical Storm Isaias began its attacking up the Southeast coast Monday, killing at least one person after a tornado it spawned obliterated a mobile home park in North Carolina. …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 4:50 PM |
McGriff to Consolidate South Florida Operations, Open Additional Branches
Insurance broker McGriff will expand its southeastern Florida operations with a new headquarters office in Coral Gables and the opening of branch locations in Fort Lauderdale and Weston later this year. The move to a consolidated South Florida operation will …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 4:47 AM |
New Value Insurance MGA Offering Non-Standard Auto in Alabama
Value Insurance MGA, a new Birmingham, Ala., domiciled managing general agent specializing in non-standard auto insurance within the state, is now offering a personal lines auto product in the state. Value MGA founder Daniel Feigenbaum has tapped Paul G. Gabe …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 4:18 AM |
Isaias Regained Hurricane Strength Before Hitting Carolinas
HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C., Aug 3, 10:26 PM — Isaias regained hurricane strength on Monday night just hours before it was due to make landfall in the Carolinas and churn its way up the U.S. East Coast toward Washington, Philadelphia and …
POSTED AUGUST 04, 2020 1:12 AM |
Virus-Hit Florida Lashed by Weakened Tropical Storm Isaias
Bands of heavy rain from Isaias lashed Florida’s east coast Sunday while officials dealing with surging cases of the coronavirus kept a close watch on the weakened tropical storm. Isaias was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Saturday …
POSTED AUGUST 03, 2020 4:59 PM |
North Carolina Prepares for Hurricane Isaias Amid Virus Fight
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Friday to help prepare for Hurricane Isaias, which he said will bring atypical challenges given the longstanding COVID-19 crisis. The emergency declaration, running concurrently with the one for the …
POSTED AUGUST 03, 2020 6:48 AM |
Louisville Police Sued by Civil Rights Groups Over Police Actions Against Protesters
The NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky have filed a lawsuit alleging use of force and intimidation by Louisville police against protesters. The lawsuit alleges use of tear gas, pepper balls and batons against protesters as well …
POSTED AUGUST 03, 2020 6:44 AM |
Update: Tropical Storm Isaias to Regain Hurricane Strength, Heads Toward Carolinas
Aug 3, 12:02 pm — Tropical Storm Isaias was expected to regain its hurricane strength on Monday as it moved up the U.S. East Coast, threatening a deadly storm surge before making landfall in North Carolina or South Carolina by …
POSTED AUGUST 03, 2020 1:12 AM |
Hurricane Isaias On Track Towards Florida, Southeast Coast
Heavy rains from Hurricane Isaias could hit Florida late Friday night before the owerful storm moves up the east coast into early next week, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained …
POSTED JULY 31, 2020 4:58 PM |
Health and Benefits – Insurance Journal
Aon Buys International Benefits Brokerage Portfolio of Mayfair Group
Aon plc announced it has completed its acquisition of the international health and benefits brokerage portfolio of Mayfair Group, a solutions provider to Indian multinational companies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Aon now will assume responsibility for all …
POSTED MAY 05, 2017 7:49 AM |
Aon Completes Acquisition of Brazil Health & Benefits Firm, Admix
Aon announced it has completed its acquisition of Admix, the São Paulo, Brazil-based health and benefits brokerage and solutions firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Admix’s brokerage and operational platform combined with Aon’s world-class actuarial, brokerage, and consulting capabilities creates …
POSTED JANUARY 18, 2017 12:59 PM |
Aon Agrees to Buy Brazil Health & Benefits Broker and Solutions Firm, Admix
Aon announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Admix, a leading health and benefits brokerage and solutions firm in Brazil. Financial terms of the agreement, which was announced on Nov. 25, were not disclosed and the acquisition is …
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2016 10:53 AM |
Southern California School Reopens After 2-Year Asbestos Closure
The last of three Southern California schools closed two years ago after asbestos was found has reopened following a complete overhaul. The Orange County Register reported Lake View Elementary opened its doors Wednesday to more than 320 students as a …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 09, 2016 3:12 PM |
Report Shows Higher Smoking, Drinking Among Utah Construction Workers
Utah residents who work in construction and manufacturing are more likely to smoke and binge drink than workers in other industries, according to a new report from Utah’s Department of Health. The data is based on a telephone survey of …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 3:48 PM |
Lockton Adds Employee Benefits Leader Georgia in Milwaukee
Independent insurance broker, Lockton, announced it has added Patrick Georgia as senior vice president and employee benefits practice leader in Milwaukee, Wis. As part of Lockton-Milwaukee, Georgia will help clients by developing benefit programs to meet their needs and manage …
POSTED FEBRUARY 09, 2015 5:15 PM |
Health and Wellness Consultant Peter Mangiola Helps Consumers Maximize Health Insurance Benefits
Health and Wellness Expert Peter Mangiola R.N. MSN Has Launched a New Jersey Consultancy Focused on Helping Consumers Gain Access to the Resources Necessary to Prevent and Treat Health Issues Medford, NJ, February 3, 2015: Peter Mangiola R.N. MSN has …
POSTED FEBRUARY 03, 2015 11:00 AM |
Hylant, Liazon to Offer Private Benefits Exchange
Toledo, Ohio-based insurance brokerage firm, Hylant, has entered into a partnership with Liazon, operator of the Bright Choices Exchange, a private benefits exchange for businesses across the U.S., to provide clients with benefit alternatives to traditional options as the health …
POSTED OCTOBER 03, 2013 4:25 PM |
Burand’s Agency E&O Blog: Tip #39
AOR/BOR Procedures for Benefits. For some unknown reason, I continually find Benefits Producers thinking the P&C AOR/BOR procedures are not applicable to them because the risk on the P&C side does not exist on the benefits side. This belief is …
POSTED JULY 23, 2013 10:00 AM |
The Hanover Expands Healthcare Capabilities
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has expanded its healthcare industry options with an increased appetite and capabilities for the rapidly growing areas of the healthcare industry, including allied healthcare centers and home healthcare and medical equipment. The company also will …
POSTED JULY 17, 2013 4:53 PM |
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