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

Jackson Sumner & Associates Adds Bull as North Carolina Marketing Rep

Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) has hired Kimberly M. Bull as North Carolina Marketing representative. Bull first began in the insurance industry working in her father’s Nationwide agency. With 25 years of industry experience, she has split that time between …

Former N.C. Insurance Chief Goodwin Denies Aiding Indicted Political Donor

North Carolina’s former top insurance regulator said Friday he never performed favors for a big-money donor and he relied on staff experts when his agency approved changes benefiting the businessman now charged with trying to bribe the state’s current insurance …

Congressman Wants Probe of Fire at Historic Tennessee Social Justice Center

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is asking for a federal investigation of a fire that destroyed the main office at a Tennessee center that played a prominent role in the civil rights movement. Leaders of the Highlander Research and Education Center …

Arkansas Judge Refuses to Dismiss Claims Against Opioid Drug Makers

An Arkansas judge has rejected a request to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against three drugmakers that alleges they made false marketing claims about the benefits and risks of opioids, contributing to an increase in opioid abuse that led to overdose …

Report: North Dakota Oil Region Has Majority of Truck-Involved Crashes

Two crashes that took four lives have resurrected concerns about the safety of a bypass in New Town, North Dakota, and the issue of truck driver fatigue. The Highway 23 bypass, dubbed the New Town Truck Reliever Route, was constructed …

Kansas Lawmakers OK Bill Allowing Farm Bureau Non-ACA Compliant Health Plan

Republican lawmakers in Kansas pressed ahead with allowing the state Farm Bureau to offer health coverage to members that doesn’t satisfy the Affordable Care Act, a state-level effort to circumvent an Obama-era law that President Donald Trump wants to replace. …

Chemical Plant Fires Renew Safety Debate in Oil-Friendly Texas

Two major chemical plant fires near Houston just 17 days apart closed schools, leaked toxic chemicals into coastal waters and killed a worker, but there’s a good chance they won’t lead to big industry crackdowns in oil-friendly Texas. Federal investigators …

Defective Electrical Panel Caused 2017 Wildfire in California’s Butte County

An investigation has determined that a July 2017 wildfire that destroyed more than 40 homes in Northern California was sparked by a defective electrical panel at a Butte County home. The state Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said that …

AM Best Downgrades Ratings of Tokio Marine GRV Re in Oklahoma City

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” from “aa+” of Tokio Marine GRV Re Inc. (TMGRV Re) in Oklahoma City. The outlook …

Wagner Joins Leavitt Group as Insurance Advisor in Montana

Holly Wagner has joined Leavitt Group at its Montana offices as an insurance advisor. Wagner brings over 30 years of experience encompassing captives/alternative risk, large commercial, and risk management consulting. She has extensive experience in the energy, construction, manufacturing, global …