An Omaha, Neb., mortuary and its insurers have sued a Pennsylvania company, alleging that it didn’t properly rebuild a cremation machine blamed for a fire that injured four people. The Jan. 26, 2016, blaze heavily damaged the Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler funeral chapel. …
Natural disasters can strike at any time, often without warning, and devastate cities, regions, states and countries. Nature Unleashed, a new exhibit at the Indiana State Museum, aims to help Hoosiers understand why tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions …
Argo Surety has appointed James Bluzard as central region vice president for Contract Surety. Based in Houston, Bluzard is responsible for building out local office teams and supervision of underwriting and related activities. Bluzard brings 17 years of experience in …
Method Insurance Services in Omaha, Neb., has hired Michael Brunson as business development specialist. In this position, Brunson will focus on building Method’s agency distribution network in key Midwest states, as well as roll out the StoneTrust program in Nebraska. …
The Woodlands, Texas-based insurance agency, The Woodlands Financial Group (TWFG), is honoring 20-plus members of its TWFG President’s Club and their guests the Dream Resorts Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort and Spa from April 19-23. In an agency release, TWFG …
The Oklahoma House Insurance Committee has passed a bill that will allow individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines. Senate Bill 478, by state Rep. Lewis Moore and Bill Brown of the Senate, will allow the Oklahoma Insurance Department …
David Govrin has been appointed to the position of executive vice president of underwriting for Third Point Reinsurance (USA) Ltd. Govrin brings 25 years of experience in the insurance industry to his new role. Prior to joining Third Point Re, …
When a board member of a publicly traded U.S. company sells even a small personal holding, the director typically has just two business days to disclose the transaction, under securities rules to promote transparency. But when John Paulson’s hedge fund …
Worldwide Facilities is has added commercial auto liability, physical damage, and inland marine coverages for autonomous vehicle manufacturers, research and development firms, and component parts manufacturers, including those involved in the production of full Level-4 autonomous vehicles. As modern vehicles …
Ant Financial, the finance affiliate of Alibaba Group Holding, and Indonesian media company Elang Mahkota Teknologi (Emtek) are to form a joint venture to offer payment and financial services in Indonesia. The Emtek tie-up is Ant’s fifth international payments deal …
