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Alliant, BRP Announce People Moves in Southeast

Major insurance groups have elevated team members to top positions around the South. Tampa-based BRP Group, an independent insurance distribution firm, has named Dan Galbraith and Jim Roche to be co-presidents of the company. Galbraith, who has been chief operating …

Florida Condos Say They Can’t Get Coverage. House Bill Would Let Citizens Step In

When a Florida Senate committee last week approved a bill that would raise the policy limit on homes that can be written by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp., state Sen. Doug Broxson said the change was needed because of …

California Reaches $1M Settlement with Cheesecake Factory, Janitorial Contractors

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reached a $1 million settlement against the Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc. and two janitorial contractors for reportedly underpaying 589 janitorial workers. The investigation began in 2016 after receiving complaints of possible wage and hour violations …

Crew Member Fell Asleep on Trawler That Crashed on Maine Rocks, Owner Says

A crew member fell asleep with a 55-foot trawler operating on autopilot before it crashed onto rocks on the Maine coast last weekend, the fishing vessel’s owner said. The four crew members aboard the Tara Lynn II were rescued. But …

New Jersey Expands Workers’ Compensation for First Responders

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed into law a change in workers’ compensation coverage for volunteer and professional public safety and law enforcement personnel. The new law (A-5909/S-4267) amends current workers’ compensation law to add that a response to …

Pennsylvania Slashes Insurance Licensing Fees, Speeds Up Application Reviews

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced the removal of certain fees associated with insurance licensing forms and faster review times for pending applications. “Accelerating our review time for pending license applications and removing unnecessary fees will help PID better serve …

Natural Disaster Protection Gap Returned to ‘Average Levels’ in 2023

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled $118 billion in 2023, according to Aon’s annual Climate and Catastrophe Insight report. That number represented 31% of the total economic loss caused by 398 global natural disaster events. While 2022 saw the …

ALKEME Acquires Texas-Based Mogul Wealth Strategies

ALKEME announced the acquisition of Mogul Wealth Strategies, a multi-line independent insurance agency and wealth management firm located in Frisco, Texas and serving the entire United States. Founded in 1996, Mogul Wealth Strategies has been serving businesses and high-net-worth individuals …

Grand Jury Indicts Baldwin in Fatal Shooting of Cinematographer on New Mexico Set

A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor. Special prosecutors brought the case before a …

Inszone Acquires Kansas’ American Heritage Agency

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of American Heritage Agency, Inc., a well-established insurance agency that has been serving the Hays community in Kansas since 1999. This marks Inszone’s entry into the Kansas market. American Heritage Agency, Inc. has been …

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