Chicago-based HDI Global Insurance Co. (HDI) has named Patricia Ryan as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Ryan succeeds David Neumeister who after more than a decade with HDI, has decided to return to private practice. Ryan will …
Government meteorologists say this year’s hurricane season may be busier than initially expected now that summer’s weak El Nino has faded away. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday the Atlantic season looks more active than …
A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected Facebook Inc.’s effort to undo a class action lawsuit claiming that it illegally collected and stored biometric data for millions of users without their consent. The 3-0 decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit …
Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) has added Brantley Saunders to the Marketing team as the South Carolina Marketing Representative. Saunders is a South Carolina native with 10 years of experience in the insurance industry in various capacities, including E&S underwriting. …
Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, has formed a new Sompo Global Risk Solutions (GRS) team offering insurance products to smaller businesses in the U.S. and Mexico, including its industry vertical …
Empire Underwriters, a leading national insurance wholesaler, excess and surplus lines facility and program manager has released a new workers comp program for truckers, tow truck operators, and delivery companies backed by several “A” rated carriers. With the launch of …
Root Insurance, a licensed insurance carrier powered by mobile, has entered California, making it now available to 60% of the U.S. population. Customers can sign up and customize their coverage to immediately see how some coverage options can impact deductibles …
Authorities say two workers were injured in a gas explosion at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ home stadium. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the workers at Raymond James Stadium were taken to a local hospital Thursday afternoon. Tampa police spokesman …
Atlanta is banning electric scooters in the nighttime hours during what’s been a deadly summer for riders. The ban comes as cities across the nation struggle to regulate the companies renting the devices and keep riders safe. In Atlanta, three …
Everest Insurance has appointed Vahan Paretchan vice president and East Region leader for its Risk Management casualty division, which provides primary casualty solutions to customers in the large account marketplace. In his new role, Paretchan will oversee a team of …
