Gawker Media founder Nick Denton lost his latest bid to halt enforcement of the $140 million verdict won by Hulk Hogan in an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit, according to a court document provided by the former pro wrestler’s attorney. Florida Judge Pamela …
American Strategic Insurance (ASI), has promoted Jessica Peskin to vice president of Marketing for ASI’s Builders division in St. Petersburg, Fla. Peskin formerly served as an account executive for ASI’s National Accounts team. Peskin is responsible for business development through …
Tampa, Fla.-based Franklin Street has hired Nancy Sheinberg as vice president of Insurance Services. With 30 years of commercial insurance experience, Sheinberg is responsible for managing all hands-on operational features of the division’s client support team and fills an instrumental …
Lodge managers and cafe owners along California’s dramatic Big Sur coast were looking at a summer of jittery guests and cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling a wildfire raging in steep, forested ridges just …
Airbnb is suing the city of Anaheim over a law that regulates short-term rentals. The Orange County Register reported the suit argues the city violates free-speech rights and federal law by holding Airbnb responsible when users post listings for illegal …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Orb Financial Services Ltd. in Surrey, England. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2007, Orb Financial Services is an employee benefits consultant and broker offering a full range …
San Mateo, Calif.-based Worldwide Broker Network’s board of directors has elected Francie Starnes as CEO. Starnes succeeds Bruce Basso, who becomes chairman emeritus. Starnes was named WBN president and chief operating officer a year ago. Starnes was with American International …
Massachusetts lawmakers over the weekend passed a bill regulating transportation network companies, or ridesharing firms like Uber and Lyft, that includes requirements for background checks on drivers, vehicle safety inspections, insurance coverage, and a 20 cent per ride surcharge with …
The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) has completed its acquisition of Maxum Specialty Insurance Group for $168 million in cash. The transaction, announced in March, closed on July 29. Maxum will maintain its brand and limited wholesale distribution model and will …
Uber Technologies Inc.’s message to the judge who must approve its $100 million settlement with drivers is clear: take it or leave it. In an escalating game of courtroom brinkmanship, Uber has hit what may be an impasse with U.S. …
