The only thing more amazing than seeing a row of space-agey buildings rising from western Kansas plains is the fact that there’s anything there at all. It’s been nearly five years since an F5 tornado obliterated most of Greensburg. The …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Wischmeyer Benefit Partners in Dallas, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1988, Wischmeyer Benefit Partners (WBP) offers a wide range of employee benefit consultation and insurance brokerage services for …
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has tossed a $10 million jury verdict against Tyson Foods Inc., granting the company’s request for a new trial based on allegations of juror misconduct and a mistake on interpreting the law. Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Foods …
A proposal aimed at increasing workplace safety in Wyoming through voluntary inspections is on its way to Gov. Matt Mead. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported that the Senate gave final approval to the bill on Wednesday. The House previously approved …
Torrance, Calif.-based Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. said Wednesday that it’s recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles because of various problems. The recalls include about 495,000 Tacoma trucks made during the 2005 through 2009 model years that need to have their steering …
A life insurance company has asked a judge to decide whether any of Josh Powell’s relatives are entitled to collect on a $1.5 million policy after he killed himself and his two sons in a Washington house fire last month. …
San Diego, Calif.-based Arrowhead Wholesale Insurance Services named Tony McIntosh assistant vice president of its worker’s compensation practice in Northern California. McIntosh, who will be headquartered in Bencia, Calif., has more than 25 years of experience in California workers’ compensation …
Larry Pratt, Farmers Insurance vice president of sales, was appointed as head of distribution for California for Los Angeles-based Farmers. Pratt started with Farmers in June 1990 in Vancouver, Wash. Prior to being promoted to his current office, he was …
Great Falls Insurance Company, a workers’ compensation insurer based in Auburn, Me., appointed industry veteran Keith Smaldon as director of business development. In his new role, Smaldon will work with agents to help identify and write new business while retaining …
Federal aid to victims of the historic flooding that struck eastern Pennsylvania last year has topped the half-billion-dollar mark. In an update on the aftermath of floods from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said …
