Federal safety investigators have proposed $169,000 in fines against Citgo Petroleum Corp.’s refinery in Lake Charles, La., on allegations of failing to protect employees from hazardous working conditions. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it issued Citgo three citations …
Farmington, Conn.-based Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. reports it has signed a marketing relationship with Agency Specialty Product Network Insurance Services, Inc. (ASPN). Under the arrangement, ASPN’s nationwide team will aim to increase awareness of Darwin’s professional liability and errors and …
A Connecticut appeals court has affirmed a lower court’s ruling that awarded a bride $15,000 for emotional distress following a “Shakespearean drama of confusion and lost opportunities” that resulted in her having to move her wedding location two years after …
Bicyclists would have a hard time collecting damages from counties or cities in Iowa under a plan up for consideration by state legislators. The proposal by the Iowa State Association of Counties would protect cities and counties from liability for …
This winter’s flooding has prompted state insurance regulators to require a training course for agents selling flood coverage. Those already selling insurance will have to take a continuing-education course of at least three hours by 2010, the state Department of …
Virginia State Police hope some new statistics mean drivers are being more cautious on highways statewide. Officials say the most recent highway safety crackdown produced the lowest numbers of traffic summonses and criminal arrests since the operation began in 2006. …
A jury in Cambridge, Mass. has awarded $10 million in damages to a 58-year-old Somerville woman who suffered brain damage when she was struck by an MBTA bus. Louise Scialdone was waiting at a bus stop in February 2004 when …
Maine Gov. John Baldacci’s nominee for the open post of Maine insurance superintendent has won the endorsement of a legislative review committee split along party lines. The 8-5 vote by the Insurance and Financial Services Committee this week virtually assures …
Stamford, Conn.-based General Star Management Co. is consolidating its Excess and Primary units into a new Casualty Division. “Clients will now work with a single underwriter and manager for both lines of business, ensuring faster decision making and ease of …
Kinston, N.C.-based Discovery Insurance Co.received a financial strength rating upgrade. A.M. Best Co. upgraded Discovery to B- (Fair) from C++ (Marginal) and the issuer credit rating to “bb-” from “b+.” The outlook for the ratings is stable. These rating actions …
