Aon Hewitt, the global human resource consulting business of Aon plc, recently hired John Asencio as senior vice president in the New York office. In his new role, Asencio will serve as the lead health and benefits strategist, providing consultation …
New Jersey’s top court upheld a controversial law last week that requires young drivers to purchase and display red decals on the license plate of the cars they drive. The state Supreme Court’s ruling on Kyleigh’s Law, on August 6, …
The Republic Group announced it has named Timothy R. Wiedmeyer vice president of Claims. Wiedmeyer was with West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. from 1996 to 2011, where he served as vice president – Claims since 2001. He began his 23-year …
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. (HSB), part of Munich Re, in collaboration with NetDiligence, has put in place online risk management tools to help its insured businesses and organizations recover when personal information is lost or stolen. …
A Schuyler, Virginia, woman convicted of selling fake insurance policies will spend more than two years in prison.Forty-year-old Mae Anne Fattaleh also must pay more than $100,000 in restitution.
Louisiana’s property insurer of last resort is trying to negotiate settlements on two remaining class action lawsuits tied to the company’s handling of claims after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The board for the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has voted …
Insurance companies must pay up to the policy limits for cleanup of the Stringfellow Acid Pits in Riverside County, the California Supreme Court ruled. The 17-acre industrial waste dump 50 miles east of Los Angeles near Glen Avon was operated …
Insured losses from a round of summer storms in late June and early July have risen to more than $400 million, a state-based insurance information group reported. Property casualty insurers are reporting losses of at least $433.5 million from the …
More than 800,000 Californians who own property in wildfire country will begin receiving bills this week for a new annual fire-protection fee, rekindling outrage among rural residents and leading to a likely lawsuit seeking to overturn the surcharge. The fee, …
Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. named Paul Fuegner vice president of brand management. Fuegner will be the steward of the Fireman’s Fund brand and identity. He will be responsible for maintaining and protecting the company’s brand as well as …
