Scott Bastian has joined Lockton as a vice president and producer based in the insurance broker’s Chicago office. He will be responsible for client advocacy and new business development in the employee benefits’ consulting practice. Bastian brings more than 20 …
Island Insurance Company Ltd. named Cizette Sato assistant vice president of its underwriting services division. Sato will continue to assist in the management of the company’s underwriting services division, where she is also responsible for the training and supervision of …
As adjusters and homeowners have increasing access to fire damaged areas at the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado just how large a figure will result from what are likely to go down as the state’s two most destructive wildfires is …
The man operating a yacht full of fireworks-watchers that capsized off New York’s Long Island on the Fourth of July, killing three children, said Thursday the vessel was slammed by a wave. Sal Aurelino told TV’s News12 Long Island that …
Massachusetts state lawmakers working to reconcile House and Senate versions of health care cost containment legislation say they are “optimistic” that they will reach a deal. Rep. Steven Walsh says “progress is being made every day” on the compromise legislation, …
Nearly a week after severe thunderstorms slammed into southern New Jersey, some 16,000 homes and businesses were still without electricity as of Thursday, July 5. Atlantic City Electric crews have been restoring power nonstop since the storm hit early last …
The latest drought report says more than a third of Arkansas is in extreme drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor report, updated Thursday, says all of Arkansas is undergoing drought conditions. A handful of counties are experiencing moderate drought conditions, …
Ileana Ledet (leh DAY) has been named Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs for Louisiana’s Department of Insurance. Commissioner Jim Donelon announced the appointment in a news release this week, saying Ledet will manage the department’s public relations activities. Ledet, who …
Chicago has started installing signs at intersections to remind motorists they need to stop if pedestrians are in crosswalks. The Chicago Department of Transportation is putting in the signs as part of an effort to increase pedestrian safety and reduce …
A southern Indiana woman faces dozens of forgery and theft charges alleging that she embezzled more than $300,000 from a pet insurance company. Christina Heaven of Jeffersonville has been charged with 59 forgery and theft counts accusing her of embezzlement …
