Monthly Archives: <span>March 2019</span>

Brexit Chaos Continues as Parliament Again Defeats PM May’s EU Divorce Deal

British lawmakers crushed Prime Minister Theresa May’s European Union divorce deal on Tuesday, thrusting Britain deeper into crisis and forcing parliament to decide within days whether to back a no-deal Brexit or seek a last-minute delay. Lawmakers voted against May’s …

Luketic Named Director of Government Relations at Root Insurance

Columbus, Ohio-based automobile insurance provider, Root Insurance, has named Dave Luketic director of Government Affairs for the company. Luketic will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of the company’s government relationships, including political affairs and public policy with …

North Carolina Insurance Fraud Round-Up: January, February

The North Carolina Department of Insurance announced multiple fraud enforcement actions during the first two months of 2019. Insurance fraud costs American consumers approximately $80 billion dollars a year. According to North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, fraud costs North …

Florida Regulator to Hold Public Hearing on Citizens Rate Increase

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) will conduct a rate hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate changes from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. for its business in the Coastal Account (CA), Commercial Lines Account, and Personal Lines …

2 Tornadoes Struck Mississippi in Weekend Storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in northern Mississippi over the weekend. There were no deaths or serious injuries in either storm. The weather service in Memphis, Tennessee, said the first tornado was reported shortly after …

Uber Paying $20M to Settle Long-Running Legal Battle With Drivers

Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit brought by drivers nearly six years ago, according to court filings, resolving one of its many legal battles with drivers ahead of a hotly anticipated initial public …

Costco Captive in Washington Pays $3.6M in Back Premium Taxes, Penalties

NW Re Limited, of Phoenix, Ariz., has settled with Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to pay $3.6 million in unpaid premium taxes, penalties, interest and a fine. NW Re’s sole insured and parent company is Costco Wholesale Corp., headquartered …

CRC Group Launches Insurisk Brand, Partners with AMRISC on Property Products

CRC Group has launched Insurisk, a new brand name for its products. Additionally, CRC Group has formed an exclusive partnership with AMRISC, LLC to build new property products under the Insurisk name. Accirdubg to Dave Obenauer, CRC Group’s CEO, Insurisk …

Arkansas Wildlife Safari Pays $75K to Settle Animal Welfare Complaint

The Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari in northwestern Arkansas has agreed to pay a $75,000 fine and plans to reopen this weekend after taking action to resolve a U.S. Department of Agriculture complaint that it violated the Animal Welfare Act. The …

Minnesota Governor: Collapsing Dairy Barns Threaten State’s Economy

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says dairy barns collapsing due to heavy snowfall are threatening the state’s economy. Walz and Sen. Tina Smith met with dairy farmers near Altura in southeastern Minnesota on Saturday. Dozens of barn roofs have collapsed in …