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Long Island Agent Accused of Stealing Premiums

A Long Island insurance agent is being accused of stealing almost $8,000 in premiums. Police say complaints by several clients led to the arrest of Robert P. Manigaulte, of Medford, for collecting homeowners’ insurance premiums but never sending the money …

The Hartford Targets Homeowners with Electric Vehicles

The Hartford has added electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at three of its major campuses in Connecticut, an effort tied to the insurer’s decision to add EV charging equipment and green rebuilding coverage enhancements to its homeowners policies. “Electric vehicle …

Jimcor Hires Boyd as Pennsylvania Branch Manager

New Jersey-based Jimcor Agencies has named Kristoffer Boyd branch manager for its office in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Boyd joins Jimcor with over 12 years experience in the insurance industry. He previously oversaw retail agency operations and corporate program management for …

Massachusetts Mom Sues Rhode Island Bakery over Tainted Pastries

A Massachusetts woman is suing a Rhode Island bakery alleging that its pastries gave her son salmonella. Attorneys for Erin Carrera filed the lawsuit Monday against DeFusco’s Bakery in Johnston. Carrera, of Rehoboth, Mass., bought pastries at DeFusco’s Bakery on …

Western World Insurance Adds Two Execs

New Jersey-based Western World Insurance Group has added two new executives. Bob Montone will serve as second vice president of property claims. He will oversee property claims, vendor management property programs and subrogation. He joins from Selective Insurance, where he …

KnightBrook Enters Lawyer’s Liability Market in Pa.

KnightBrook Insurance Co., a premier specialty insurance company underwriting niche program business, will be entering the legal malpractice insurance market in Pa. The KnightBrook Legal Malpractice program in Pa. is managed and underwritten by The Walnut Advisory Corp. The policy …

Confie Seguros Acquires NII

Confie Seguros has acquired NII Brokerage, an agency with 26 offices concentrated in Upstate New York. Confie Seguros is a private equity-backed firm that is building a nationwide brokerage business focusing on Hispanic insurance buyers. The firm said NII’s significant …

Connecticut Builders, Fire Officials Spar over Sprinkler Rule

With his Connecticut home-building business down more than 90 percent, the last thing Robert C. Fusari Sr. says he needs is a new rule telling him to spend thousands of dollars to install home sprinkler systems that customers don’t want. …

Beazley Names Ricardo as Breach Response Manager

Specialty insurer Beazley Group has named Alex Ricardo privacy breach response manager for the company’s technology, media and business services professional liability group. Ricardo, based in New York, will direct breach response services for Beazley insureds when data breaches occur, …

Odell Studner Names Operations Director

Pennsylvania-based broker Odell Studner has named Cynthia Kelly Wolkiewicz as director of operations. She will oversee commercial and personal Lines, benefits, claims and loss control departments.

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