Articles by William Rabb

Rabb is Southeast Editor for Insurance Journal. He is a long-time newspaper man in the Deep South; also covered workers' comp insurance issues for a trade publication for a few years.

Uber Eats Driver Slain, Dismembered in Florida After Making Delivery

A Florida man is charged with murder and other offenses in the slaying and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver who had brought food to the assailant’s house, authorities said Tuesday. Oscar Solis Jr., 30, is charged with killing the …

Jury Finds Deutsche Bank Liable for $95 Million in International Ponzi Scheme Suit

A south Florida jury has found Deutsche Bank liable for failing to flag a Ponzi scheme that allegedly forced several Cayman Island companies into bankruptcy and liquidation. The Germany-based global banking firm, which faces another lawsuit over the scheme and …

W.R. Berkley Names Weber to SE Group, CAC Lands Account Exec from WTW

W.R. Berkley Corp., the holding company for one of the largest commercial lines writers in the country, said it has made Jay Weber president of its Berkley Southeast Insurance Group. Weber succeeds Dennis Barger, who was named chairman. Weber has …

Mallory Agency Names George VP of Operations

The Mallory Agency, a property/casualty insurance broker based in La Grange, Georgia, and Atlanta, has named Cassandra George as vice president of operations. George has more than 10 years experience at First Light Program Managers, including her recent role as …

Senior Perks: Older Producers Can Drop Continuing Ed, Mississippi Law Says

Mississippi insurance producers age 65 and older who have at least 25 years in the business no longer need to keep up with continuing education requirements, according to a law that took effect this month. House Bill 1084, approved by …

CIC Services Names Former NC Regulator as Director of Captive Management

Leane Rafalko, who spent eight years with the North Carolina Department of Insurance as chief captive analyst, has been named director of captive management for Knoxville-based CIC Services. After leaving DOI, Rafalko joined Hylant Global Captive Solutions as senior captive …

Vape Companies Suing Kinsale Insurance After Battery Coverage ‘Quietly’ Excluded

Four companies that sell vaping devices have filed a federal lawsuit against Kinsale Insurance Co., claiming the insurer dropped coverage for batteries but failed to fully inform the policyholders before denying a claim. If it goes to trial and appeal, …

Sedgwick Acquires Appraisal Service in Mississippi

Sedgwick, the global benefits, risk management and claims management firm, has acquired Appraisal Service of Mississippi Inc., an auto and property valuation firm. The move further expands Sedgwick’s presence in auto and property claims, the company said in a news …

Oakbridge Adds Another: Wilson Insurance in Georgia

Oakbridge Insurance Agency has continued its growth plans with the acquisition of of Wilson Insurance in Waycross, Georgia. The move is the latest expansion for Atlanta-based Oakbridge, which said it is now one of the largest independent agencies in the …

Only 3 Insurers Sign Up for Florida Re Plan and Hopes for a New Plan Are Fading Fast

After five years of tweaks to Florida’s insurance and tort laws, all designed to reduce the vast amount of claims litigation and – eventually – bring down property rates, many in the industry argue that there’s still one big piece …