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Circus Circus in Las Vegas Faces Suit in 2019 Beating Death

The husband of a California woman who was found beaten to death at a Nevada casino is suing the hotel and casino. An attorney for Robert Morris filed the lawsuit in Washoe County District Court in connection with the death …

‘Cancel for Any Reason’ Travel Policies Offered in New York as Coronavirus Spreads

Six global and national insurance companies have agreed to offer ‘cancel for any reason’ travel policies in New York state as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. The insurance companies offering this coverage include Allianz, Nationwide, Starr Indemnity, Berkshire, Crum …

California Employees Who Bring Labor Claims Can’t Recover for Their Unpaid Wages

The California Supreme Court has ruled that plaintiffs in Private Attorney General Act cases cannot recover for their own or their fellow employees’ unpaid wages, but are limited to recovering civil penalties set forth in the California Labor Code. The …

Nicolopoulos Confirmed as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

The New Hampshire Insurance Department has announced that Chris Nicolopoulos was confirmed by the New Hampshire Executive Council as insurance commissioner succeeding John Elias, who resigned in December less than two years after his appointment. Acadia Insurance, a regional underwriter …

Account Manager and CSR Roles and Performance

Account managers are the backbone of an agency. Account managers (AM) are also called customer service representatives (CSR) and are critical to the agency’s reputation. Many are the key to retention, and clients look to them to get their needs …

Checking In with No Way out: How Hotels Can Prevent Human Trafficking

Anytime there’s a huge event like the Super Bowl where a large number of people convene from different locations, often to party, illegal activities such as human and sex trafficking tend to heat up, and thus, hit the national radar. …

Manufacturers: Mostly On Their Own to Face Coronavirus Insurance

Remote Work Not Much Help for Assembly Lines Property/casualty insurance professionals are trying to provide advice and empathy to their manufacturing clients coping with the effects of the spread of the coronavirus. But they are not able to offer much …

Beer Hounds: The Risks of Pups at Breweries, Wineries, and Beyond

As springtime begins, winery and brewery patios are bound to fill up with patrons looking to enjoy a nice meal and drinks in the beautiful weather. In recent years, pets have started to become more frequent guests at these sit-down …

Coronavirus Impact on Workers’ Compensation Limited But Some Workers May Be Covered

The outbreak of coronavirus has already resulted in some workers’ compensation claims and more are expected. But whether those claims are going to succeed depends on the individual circumstances and the state where the infection occurred. While compensability issues will …

Teach New Producers to Diagnose Success Early and Often

There is a fun phrase in golf, “Drive for show, putt for dough.” It’s a subtle shot at those guys that can rip it off the tee but can’t putt, so they don’t score so well. The reality is even …

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