Monthly Archives: <span>August 2015</span>

Delaware Cities Tell Uber Drivers to Obtain Business Licenses

Officials in numerous Delaware cities have asked drivers who use the ride-hailing app Uber to obtain business licenses. The News Journal of Wilmington reports that under a deal struck by Delaware and the company this year, it is unclear if …

North Carolina Lawmakers Send Ridesharing Regulations to Governor

The North Carolina legislature gave its final OK to state regulations August 27 for ridesharing companies such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar, a move supporters say will protect consumers and drivers of the mobile phone-based services and encourage competition. The …

West Virginia Takes 212 Commercial Vehicles off Road After Failed Inspections

The West Virginia Public Service Commission says 212 commercial vehicles were taken out of service as a result of recent inspections. Violations found by PSC transportation enforcement officers included faulty brakes, lights, tires and steering mechanisms, poorly secured loads and …

Ross Joins Florida’s SUNZ Insurance as In-House Counsel

SUNZ Insurance Co. has hired Donna Ross to join the Sarasota, Fla.-based company’s in-house legal counsel. According to Steve Herrig, CEO of SUNZ, said, Ross is joining the company as it expands its legal department to meet the needs the …

U.S. Risk to Acquire Florida-Based Strategic Program Managers

U.S. Risk Insurance Group, Inc. has entered into an agreement involving the acquisition by U.S. Risk of an undisclosed ownership interest in Florida-based Strategic Program Managers, a specialist trucking MGA and broker. The combined premium volume in this class will …

300K Massachusetts Resident to See Their Health Insurance Rates Jump 6%

About 300,000 Massachusetts residents who buy their own health insurance or work for small businesses are about to see their premiums jump more than 6 percent on average. The increase approved by the state Division of Insurance that takes effect …

Plymouth Rock’s ‘Prime’ Combines Online Sales With Independent Agent Channel

Plymouth Rock Assurance — a Boston-based auto insurer serving Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire — this month launched a new online tool called “Prime.” The insurer says the new tool will give consumers the ability to buy and manage auto …

The Andrew Agency Acquires Crowder & Holloway in Virginia

The Andrew Agency, an independent insurance agency based in Richmond, Virginia, announced that it has acquired Crowder & Holloway in South Hill, Virginia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1936, Crowder & Holloway is an insurance broker …

BoatUS Launches Peer-to-Peer Boat Insurance Program

BoatUS has launched a boat rental insurance policy available for rentals through Boatbound, a nationwide boat rental marketplace. The new Peer-to-Peer Boat Rental Policy covers the rental period and is designed specifically to meet the needs of this new and …

N.Y. Man Says He’s Proud of Arrest for Tampering With Red Light Cameras

A suburban New York man facing criminal charges for tampering with several red light cameras said that he knew he would be arrested after posting video of his actions online but that it was done in protest of government abuse. …