Monthly Archives: <span>January 2018</span>

Minnesota Chiropractor, Patient Recruiters Found Guilty of Insurance Fraud

A federal jury has found an Edina, Minnesota, chiropractor and his recruiters guilty of insurance fraud conspiracy, the Minnesota Department of Commerce announced in late December 2017. According to Acting United States Attorney Gregory G. Brooker, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic …

XL Catlin Launches Coverage for Marine Contractors

XL Catlin’s North America has launched a new product from its marine insurance business specifically designed for marine contractors in the U.S. The new XL Catlin’s marine contractor insurance includes insurance coverage protection for: • Hull and Protection & Indemnity …

Montana Suit Claims School Failed to Protect Student From Teacher

The parents of a former student have filed a federal lawsuit against a western Montana school district, claiming school officials did not protect their daughter from being sexually harassed and assaulted by a teacher. The Missoulian reports the lawsuit against …

RightSure Acquires Auto & Property Insurance Solutions in California

RightSure Insurance Group has acquired California-based Auto & Property Insurance Solutions. Auto & Property Insurance Solutions is RightSure’s 14th book of business acquisition. Auto & Property Insurance Solutions is an independent agency operating in National City, Calif., and provides home, …

Pioneer Taps McAbee to Launch Ocean Marine Division in Washington

Pioneer Underwriters has added Zach McAbee as head of ocean marine. McAbee is based in Seattle, Wash. and reports to Gene Hinman, chief executive officer of Pioneer’s U.S. operation. The new division under McAbee will underwrite Hull/P&I and primary & …

Aon Acquires Real Estate Investment Advisor Townsend Group

Insurance brokerage and consultant Aon has completed its acquisition of The Townsend Group, a global investment management and advisory services firm primarily focused on real estate and real assets. Aon reported in September that it had agreed to acquire Townsend …

Ride-Hailing Rules Among List of New Laws in Connecticut

New rules for ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are set to take effect in Connecticut with the new year. Starting Monday, such companies must register annually with the Department of Transportation and pay the state annual fees. The …

Vermont Hospital to Bring Captive Insurance Firm to State

The University of Vermont Health Network is going to bring a wholly owned insurance company home to Vermont. The UVM Network’s captive insurance company, which provides malpractice insurance for its medical providers, is currently located in Bermuda. The network’s board …

Two Subcontractors Sue for Unpaid Bills on Pease Hangars in New Hampshire

Two subcontractors are suing the company fired by the New Hampshire National Guard for what it called substandard work on hangars at Pease Air National Guard Base. New Hampshire Public Radio reports that B.L. Mechanical of Uxbridge, Mass., and Piquette …

5 Ways to Make 2018 the Best Year Yet

Since New Year’s resolutions have a 48-hour shelf life, many people don’t even bother with them. Here is a different approach: five ways to improve performance by focusing on results-changing behaviors. 1. Try something new In their “Habits Across the …