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

Cause of Michigan Boat Storage Fire Might Never Be Known, Official Says

The cause of a fire that destroyed a marina building with hundreds of boats might never be known because of the extensive damage, an official said. The building’s roof and sides collapsed Dec. 4 at Toledo Beach Marina in Monroe …

Slick Sidewalks, Protective Pets Among Injury Trends for Amazon Delivery Partners in Colorado

Coloradans like residents of other states have seen an increase in delivery vehicles as many households shifted to ordering more online amid the pandemice. Colorado workers’ compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance analyzed its claims data to identify trends for this rapidly …

The Insurance Community University 10 Years on

Laurie Zangwill-Infantino and Marjorie Segale, co-founders of Insurance Community Center/University, launched their business 10 years ago this month with a vision to create a center for learning and a community for sharing knowledge and skills. “Our insurance world is constantly …

USDA Names Louisiana Hurricane Natural Disaster Areas; Ag Producers Eligible for Aid

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated several parishes disaster areas as a result of damage and losses caused by Hurricane Laura’s strong winds in late August, according to Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. A primary …

Firefighter, 2 Others Injured by Gas Leak Explosion at Florida Home

A firefighter and two residents were injured in an explosion caused by a gas leak at a home in Bradenton, Fla., fire officials said. The residents were taken to a hospital on Wednesday afternoon for treatment of their injuries, while …

Dual FEMA Programs Aim to Provide Housing for Louisiana Hurricane Victims

Louisiana residents affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta could be eligible for temporary housing under two federally administered programs. Under the Multifamily Lease and Repair Program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency can enter into a temporary contract with the owner …

Migrant Farm Workers from Texas Allege Pesticide Exposure in Illinois

More than two dozen migrant workers from Texas allege they were sprayed with toxic pesticides while working in Illinois cornfields, according to a federal lawsuit. The workers, including teenagers, senior citizens and a pregnant woman, claim they were sprayed by …

Criminal Counts Dismissed Against 3 Employees in Missouri Duck Boat Deaths

A federal judge has dismissed neglect and misconduct charges against three employees of a tourist boat that sank on a Missouri lake in 2018, killing 17 people. U.S. District Judge Doug Harpool filed an order on Dec. 2 upholding a …

PointeNorth Insurance Group Acquires 3 Southeast Insurance Agencies

PointeNorth Insurance Group, LLC (PNIG), a locally owned and operated independent insurance agency in the Southeast, has increased its footprint with the merger and acquisition of three insurance agencies: The Stastka Agency, Inc.; The Myrick Agency, LLC; and D & …

Number of Boats Destroyed in Michigan Marina Fire Likely in the Hundreds

A fire on Dec. 4 destroyed an enormous building loaded with hundreds of boats stored for the winter in southeastern Michigan, sending smoke for miles along Lake Erie. Neighbors and boat owners rushed to get as close as possible to …