Monthly Archives: <span>June 2014</span>

Indiana Police Using Water-Based Chemical to Fight Theft

A northwestern Indiana police department is one of the first law enforcement agencies in the country to distribute a theft-deterring chemical that leaves DNA-like “signatures” on property and those who attempt to steal it. Makers of SmartWater CSI say the …

Oregon Electrician Loses $27M Lawsuit Against Nike

An Oregon electrician who claimed he was fired by Nike because he complained about safety violations at the Beaverton campus has lost a $27 million lawsuit against the company. A Multnomah County Circuit Court jury ruled Wednesday in favor of …

Burns & Wilcox Adds Teel to North Dallas Team

Cree Teel has joined the Burns & Wilcox Brokerage team in North Dallas as vice president and broker. He will work closely with Managing Director David M. Gross to provide expert counsel to clients on oil and gas, environmental, manufacturing …

California Sweep Leads to Citations for Underground Operators

A multi-agency task force consisting of more than 100 detectives and investigators focused on curbing California’s underground economy conducted a sweep across major metropolitan areas statewide issuing more than 60 citations for various violations and six work stop-orders, according to …

IIAT Names Young Agent of the Year, Young Associate of the Year

The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) named James Russell of Texas Associates Insurors/NewFirst Insurors in El Campo as the André P. Juneau Young Agent of the Year. In addition, the association honored Jason Billingslea of The Hartford in Houston …

Metro-North Railroad Says Most Safety Upgrades Are Complete

Metro-North Railroad, the nation’s second-largest commuter rail system, on Wednesday released a final report on what it has done to improve safety following a series of accidents last year and said it has completed most of its priorities. In a …

Abilene, Texas, Hammered by Hailstorm

Up to a dozen people were treated for injuries last night in Abilene, Texas, after a large hailstorm struck the city during a children’s parade and art walk, the Insurance Council of Texas reported. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office said …

Wisconsin Company Faces $449K Fine for Safety Violations

A federal safety agency has proposed fining a Wisconsin company more than $449,000 for allegedly failing to adequately protect workers from hazardous chemicals. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Fontarome Chemical Inc. of St. Francis for 23 alleged …

Hilger Named CEO at Securian Financial Group

St. Paul, Minn.-based Securian Financial Group announced that Christopher M. Hilger, currently company president, will also serve as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Chairman and CEO Robert L. Senkler, who will retire from active management after serving as …

Armstrong Questioned Under Oath in Case Brought by Dallas Insurer

Lance Armstrong, stripped of seven Tour de France victories and banned from professional cycling in 2012, was questioned under oath for the first time since he admitted doping in an Oprah Winfrey interview last year. Armstrong, 42, was deposed in …