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Mississippi Moves Closer to Medical Marijuana
Mississippi is moving closer to joining most other states in allowing people to use marijuana to relieve medical conditions. The state House voted 104-14 Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a medical marijuana program. The bill passed the …
POSTED JANUARY 21, 2022 5:56 PM |
Mississippi Supreme Court Finds Assault at Job Covered by Workers’ Comp
A man gets assaulted at work by two co-workers. Is the man’s recourse for his injuries limited only to the exclusive remedy of the workers’ compensation system? The Mississippi Supreme Court this month said, “yes,” despite the employee’s claims of …
POSTED JANUARY 21, 2022 6:10 AM |
People Moves: Wright Flood Names LaTour VP; Two Elevated at Skyward
Wright Flood, which offers a number of flood insurance products, announced that Angie LaTour has been hired as vice president of sales and marketing. LaTour has 27 years’ experience in property and casualty insurance, including flood, auto, home and commercial …
POSTED JANUARY 21, 2022 6:07 AM |
Florida Senate Votes to Keep Insurers’ Fraud Reports Exempt from Open Records
The 2022 Florida Senate has passed its first bill that affects insurance companies, but the measure has little to do with losses, rates or litigation costs. On Wednesday, by a vote of 35-0, the chamber approved Senate Bill 7016, which …
POSTED JANUARY 21, 2022 6:05 AM |
Appeals Court Clears The Hartford on Most BP Oil Spill Cleanup Workers’ Injury Claims
Navigators Insurance, part of The Hartford, does not have to cover most medical and injury claims from 2,000 workers who cleaned beaches after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a federal appeals court decided Wednesday. In …
POSTED JANUARY 20, 2022 5:48 PM |
Tennessee Jury Awards $9 Million to Man Who Sipped Cleaning Fluid at Restaurant
A Tennessee jury has awarded damages far above what the plaintiff asked for, after finding the Cracker Barrell restaurant company at fault for allowing a customer to accidentally drink a cleaning compound. The customer, William Cronnon, was having lunch in …
POSTED JANUARY 20, 2022 3:19 PM |
Florida OIR To Hold Hearings Friday on Big Rate Increases for Three Carriers
Florida regulators will hold hearings Friday, Jan. 21, on another round of hefty rate hikes requested by property insurers facing losses in the state’s distressed property insurance market. Southern Fidelity Insurance Co., which was approved for a 31% rate increase …
POSTED JANUARY 20, 2022 6:04 AM |
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to Hold Meeting on Safety of Flood-Damaged Dam
Ten months ago, historic flooding in eastern Kentucky displaced dozens of people and damaged homes and businesses all along the Kentucky River. The flooding also caused an embankment on Panbowl Lake, near Jackson, Kentucky, to begin to slip, raising new …
POSTED JANUARY 19, 2022 4:22 PM |
$1 million Available for Tennessee Volunteer Fire Department Equipment
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is reminding residents that the state has $1 million available for firefighting equipment for the state’s more than 500 volunteer fire departments. The department and the state Fire Marshal’s Office announced on Tuesday …
POSTED JANUARY 19, 2022 3:43 PM |
People Moves: Orion180, Greenwich Transportation Name New Execs
Orion180, a homeowners insurance provider based in Florida, announced that it has made Ryan Jesenik chief operations officer. Jesenik joined Orion180 in 2020 as senior vice president for sales and operations, and has overseen significant growth for the company, which …
POSTED JANUARY 19, 2022 3:22 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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