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Judge Hears Atlantic City Casino Workers’ Anti-Smoking Lawsuit

A group of Atlantic City casino workers asked a judge Monday to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing the toxic effects of working in a “poisonous” atmosphere, while the state said ending smoking could jeopardize a half-billion-dollar pot of …

CyberTrust Massachusetts Launches Cybersecurity Services for Cities and Towns

The nonprofit CyberTrust Massachusetts recently launched cyber assessment and monitoring services to help cities and towns in the state address the trend of escalating cyber attacks, ransomware, infrastructure disruption and data breaches. The launch began with a program sponsored by …

Judge Won’t Discard $38M Verdict in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Case

The judge who oversaw a landmark trial about New Hampshire’s youth detention center has refused to discard the $38 million verdict, saying the facility’s leadership “either knew and didn’t care or didn’t care to learn the truth” about endemic physical …

People Moves: Alliant Adds Rison; Lawley Grows Sales Team

Alliant Private Client Names Rison SVP Julie Rison has joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president, Alliant Private Client. Based in Virginia, Rison will identify and pursue opportunities within the Mid-Atlantic region. She has over …

Investigation Continues Into 4 Blackouts on Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The electrical blackouts experienced by the container ship Dali before it left Baltimore’s port were “mechanically distinct from” those that resulted in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge hours later, according to congressional testimony Wednesday. “Two were …

King Insurance Acquires Marcus Agency in Connecticut

Florida-based King Insurance Partners announced it has acquired Marcus Insurance, an independent agency based in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The terms were not disclosed. Founded in 1941, Marcus Insurance is a family-run agency with Mitch Marcus as president, and Zach Marcus as …

St. John’s Names Lloyd’s Exec Watkins to Head Greenberg Risk Management School

New York’s St. John’s University announced the appointment of Henry “Hank” Watkins Jr., regional director and president of the Americas at Lloyd’s, as executive director and associate dean of the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial …

People Moves: Torres Joins XPT Specialty; Brown & Riding Adds Visconti

XPT Specialty appointed Suzette Torres as vice president of personal lines. She will help expand the company’s offerings for retail agencies selling specialty products like personal lines property, umbrellas, and other specific coverage needs. With a career spanning more than …

Virginia Judge to Decide Whether Frozen Embryos Are Property With Monetary Value

A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state law allows frozen embryos to be considered property that can be divided up and assigned a monetary value. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Dontae Bugg heard arguments last Thursday …

Maine OKs 15.7% Rate Cut for Its Biggest Workers’ Compensation Insurer, MEMIC

The Maine Bureau of Insurance has approved a 15.7% average rate reduction in workers’ compensation insurance premiums for Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Co. (MEMIC), the largest workers’ compensation carrier in the state. The bureau said MEMIC’s rate reduction will save …

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