Latest Maryland Headlines
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Amwins Acquires Maryland’s CBIZ M.T. Donahoe & Associates
Jun 9 2021 // Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has acquired CBIZ M.T. Donahoe & Associates LLC (MTDA), a Maryland-based general agent specializing in employee and individual benefits and...
People Moves: New Hires at Maryland Insurance Administration, Ascot; Millers Mutual Promotes Begyn
Jun 8 2021 // Ascot Appoints Lillegard as Group Chief Actuary Ascot has appointed Matthew Lillegard as group chief actuary. He will be responsible for leading the overall Ascot Group actuarial functions and will work in close...
Woman Impaled by Beach Umbrella in Maryland Files Negligence Lawsuit
Jun 7 2021 // A woman who was impaled by a beach umbrella in Maryland three years ago has sued the town and umbrella business, claiming their negligence resulted in serious injuries. Jill Mendygral, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, was...
Lawsuit: Only Christians Could Apply for Maryland Jail Chaplain Job
Jun 1 2021 // Applicants for a chaplain’s job at a Maryland county jail had to sign a statement affirming that they are Christians, a Muslim man claims Thursday in a federal lawsuit accusing the county and a contractor of...
Lawsuit Dismissed in Death of Woman Buried in Maryland Beach Sand
May 27 2021 // The lawsuit surrounding the death of a woman who was accidentally buried alive on a Maryland beach by a tractor has been dismissed from federal court. The Daily Times reports that attorneys representing Ocean City and the...
Phase One of Autonomous Corridor Project Begins in Maryland City
May 26 2021 // Drones, robots and self-driving cars were buzzing through downtown Westminster on Thursday for the ribbon-cutting of the first phase of MAGIC’s autonomous corridor project. MAGIC, which stands for Mid-Atlantic...
Ex-Maryland Volunteer Firefighters Indicted on Arson Charges
May 6 2021 // A group of Maryland volunteer firefighters accused of setting fire to vacant structures have been charged with arson and other crimes. The five men, who worked for West Lanham Hills Volunteer Fire Department in New...
Fire Erupts at Maryland Domino Sugar Plant, No Injuries Reported
Apr 22 2021 // A fire at the Domino Sugar plant sent white smoke billowing over the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland, last Tuesday, but no injuries were immediately reported, a fire department spokeswoman said. A conveyer belt...
The Hilb Group Acquires Maryland’s Parallel Risk Advisors
Apr 14 2021 // The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Maryland-based Parallel Risk Advisors LLC. (PRA). The transaction became effective on January 1, 2021. PRA is a commercial lines property/casualty consulting and advisory firm...
Former USPS Carrier Sentenced in Maryland for Working While Receiving Disability Comp
Apr 1 2021 // A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) carrier has been sentenced on a federal charge in Maryland for making false statements to obtain disability compensation. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Ronald S. Repass, age...
Derwart Named Deputy Commissioner of the Maryland Insurance Administration
Mar 23 2021 // Maryland Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane has named Gregory M. Derwart as deputy commissioner of the Maryland Insurance Administration. Since July 2020, Derwart has served as chief of staff for the...
Maryland Senate Passes Measure to Fight Climate Change
Mar 16 2021 // The Maryland Senate voted Friday for a package of steps to fight climate change by planting 5 million trees over 10 years, increasing energy efficient buildings and committing to more electric state vehicle use. The...
Maryland’s Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Leadership Team Changes
Mar 3 2021 // Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced changes to its leadership team. Senior Vice President Jeffrey Rink has been promoted to executive vice president with the added oversight of Administrative Operations, Customer...
Maryland Capital Sues Oil, Gas Companies Over Climate Change
Mar 1 2021 // Maryland’s capital city has filed a lawsuit against 26 oil and gas companies, saying their industry was taking the environment to a point where fighting climate change would be difficult. The City of Annapolis filed...
Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Maryland Related to Tropical Storm
Feb 8 2021 // President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for Maryland and ordered federal assistance for recovery effort in areas affected by Tropical Storm Isaias in August. Federal funding will be available to state and local...
Family of Maryland Football Player Who Died Gets Settlement
Feb 1 2021 // After a two-year-long process, a family will be awarded a $3.5 million settlement from Maryland after their son, Jordan McNair, died during a university football practice. The Board of Public Works voted unanimously during...
Parents of Maryland Teen Who Died in Class File Lawsuit
Jan 27 2021 // The parents of an autistic Maryland teenager who died in class after choking on a glove have filed a lawsuit against school officials, saying negligence led to their son’s death. Bryan and Tanya Levy, the parents of...
Maryland Insurance Agencies Accuse Erie Insurance of Discriminatory Practices
Jan 21 2021 // Three Maryland independent insurance agencies contracted with Erie Insurance have filed complaints with the Maryland Insurance Administration alleging Erie engaged in discriminatory practices against low-income and...
High Street Insurance Partners Acquires Maryland’s Day, Deadrick & Marshall
Jan 12 2021 // Lower-middle-market private equity firm Huron Capital’s full-service insurance brokerage platform, High Street Insurance Partners, has acquired Day, Deadrick & Marshall Inc (DDM). Beltsville, Md.-based DDM is a...
Maryland Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud After Setting Fire to Her House
Dec 17 2020 // After a lengthy investigation, deputies of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office have charged a Caroline County woman for intentionally setting fire to her house. The fire was reported to 911 by a passer-by around...
