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Carolina Insurance Agent Charged with Backdating Auto Policy After Crash

A North Carolina insurance agent has been charged with fraud after allegedly backdating an auto policy, to show that a friend was covered at the time of an accident. The North Carolina Department of Insurance reported this week that motorist …

Family Pushes Back After ‘Blind Side’ NFL Player’s Lawsuit Over Conservatorship

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Oher, the former NFL tackle known for being the inspiration for the movie “The Blind Side,” filed a petition Monday in a Tennessee probate court accusing Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of lying to him …

Florida DFS Provides Grants for Firefighters’ Cancer Decontamination Equipment

Florida firefighters are covered by a limited presumption if they are diagnosed with cancer, but some fire departments still need special cleaning systems to remove carcinogens from gear. To help with that, Florida’s chief financial officer and fire marshal announced …

Six Former Mississippi Law Officers Plead Guilty in Torturing of Two Men

BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — Six white former Mississippi law officers pleaded guilty on Monday to state charges for torturing two Black men in a racist assault. All six had recently admitted their guilt in a connected federal civil rights case. …

Two Dead After Plane Strikes Power Line in North Carolina

Two people died when a small plane struck a power line and crashed into a western North Carolina lake, a city official said. The crash occurred about 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Lake Hickory, said Sarah Killian, a spokesperson for the …

More Signs of Life in Florida: New Insurers in Market, More Citizens Takeouts

Florida’s property insurance market is showing more signs of life, with another company requesting a large takeout order from Citizens Property Insurance and two new companies entering the arena. Tampa-based HCI Group’s CEO Paresh Patel said in an earnings call …

Don’t Forget About Continuing Ed for Transportation Insurance Professionals

In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of insurance, staying up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices is paramount. For insurance professionals serving the transportation industry, this is even more crucial due to the sector’s unique challenges and complexities. That’s …

People Moves: MCIEF Names Schoonover to Education Director Spot

The Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) has named Jim Schoonover its new education director. He succeeds Tommy Ruke who founded the organization in 2013. Schoonover, whose mission will be to educate transportation industry insurance professionals, began as a school …

Alabama Tow Truck Operator Set for Trial on Overcharging Insurance Companies

One of five Alabama tow truck operators charged with overcharging insurance companies will go to trial in April, almost four years after the men were hit with insurance fraud charges. Danny Williams, owner of Southport Towing, in Mobile, Alabama, was …

Carolina Roller Coaster Reopens After Large Crack Repaired and Tested

A towering North Carolina roller coaster that shut down in June due to a large crack in its support column reopened Thursday after a month of repairs and testing, the park announced on its website. Carowinds amusement park, which straddles …

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