New Jersey workers’ compensation laws do not prevent a construction worker injured in a trench collapse from suing his employer, a state Appeals Court has ruled. The lawsuit – which was originally dismissed by a lower, Superior Court – stems …
A mortgagee that foreclosed on a fire-damaged apartment building in Massachusetts cannot recoup lost rent under a business owner’s policy, the state’s Appeals Court has ruled. The case centered on a lawsuit filed by Casco Bay Finance Co. against Quincy …
Two Northeast insurance commissioners announced plans to step down from their jobs in the last month. Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario has stepped down as the state’s top insurance regulator to take a position with the federal government as director …
Aon Consulting has named Shelly Blackstone as vice president of business development in its Richmond, Virginia office. In her new role, Blackstone will develop new products and services clients in Central and Southern Virginia. Prior to joining Aon Consulting, she …
Face-Recognition “We have a target on our back as an epicenter for terrorism. We need to be leaders in the field.” —N.Y. Governor David Paterson commenting on a new technology at the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles that uses face-recognition …
Innovators get ready. MarketScout has begun its first-ever search for the most creative new product, underwriting application, or tool that helps distribute insurance in a more innovative fashion. With support from Microsoft and The National Alliance for Insurance Education and …
South Carolina Insurance Director Scott Richardson, will introduce the new South Carolina Insurance Funding Program (SCIF) during the annual South Carolina Captive Insurance Association Conference, Sept. 13-15 in Charleston, SC. The SC Insurance Funding Program is being developed jointly with …
Chartis today announced the expansion of NextGen Protection, a suite of environmental insurance solutions developed by its Environmental Division. The additional industry segments within the NextGen Protection suite are: EAGLE TopCoat Protect for Manufacturers of Coatings, Paints and Sealants EAGLE …
Baby, you can drive Larry Roberts’ car er, simulated driving machine. But first you have to get an official invitation from Roberts, who is the Fayette County attorney. And you have to be between 16 and 18. Roberts’ office bought …
