Monthly Archives: <span>April 2020</span>

Appellate Court Drops Victim Suit Against Florida Nightclub Shooter’s Employer

A Florida appellate court upheld a lower court’s ruling that a security firm employing the gunman responsible for a gay nightclub shooting can’t be held liable for failing to investigate complaints against the shooter, giving him firearm training and allowing …

Texas Surplus Lines Filings Up 14.5% in Q1 2020 Compared with Q1 2019

The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) reports that excess and surplus lines insurance premium recorded for the first quarter of 2020 is up 14.5% compare with the same period last year. Additionally, the Q1 2020 filings represent a …

Explosion at North Carolina Fuel Plant Damages Nearby Homes; No Serious Injuries

An explosion at a hydrogen fuel plant in North Carolina has damaged nearby homes but left workers without any serious injuries. News outlets report that the explosion occurred at the OneH2 Inc. hydrogen fuel facility in the town of Long …

NTSB: Indiana School District Shares Blame for Crash That Killed 3 Children

The National Transportation Safety Board said that a northern Indiana school district is partially to blame for a 2018 crash that killed three siblings crossing a rural highway to reach their stopped school bus. The wreck was caused by a …

Parent Company of Kansas City Radio Station Sued for Gender Discrimination

The former co-host of “Afentra’s Big Fat Morning Buzz” on Kansas City radio station KRBZ-FM is suing the station’s parent company for alleged discrimination and for retaliating against her when she complained. In a lawsuit filed last month in federal …

Anticipated Coronavirus Claims Scenarios Across Major Coverage Lines: Viewpoint

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed over the past several months, participants in the insurance industry have recognized the likelihood of a resulting increase in claims volume. Much of the early focus has been on the ramifications to insurers that …

Utah Business Insurance Names Nielsen Chief Operating Officer

Utah Business Insurance Co. has named Tyler Nielsen chief operating officer. Nielsen joined the company in 2012. He advanced through various positions, including most recently as vice president of operations. UBIC provides workers’ compensation insurance.

Judge Won’t Approve California Wildfire Victims Letter Attacking PG&E

A federal judge has refused to put his stamp of approval on a letter to Northern California wildfire victims from attorneys who allege that Pacific Gas & Electric may be breaking its promises as it tries to preserve a plan …

Lessons on Trade-Offs From the 1918 Influenza Pandemic: Viewpoint

LONDON — Lockdowns have brought most of the world’s advanced economies to a near standstill as policymakers fight the coronavirus pandemic by banning all but essential movement outside the home. Tens of millions of employees across retail, entertainment, food services, …

Thousands Without Power After Storms Roar Through Pennsylvania

Thousands of utility customers across Pennsylvania were without power early Wednesday after severe thunderstorms roared through the state, knocking down trees and utility lines and possibly spawning a tornado. The storms containing heavy rains, hail, lightning and strong winds hit …