Fire department officials say a worker died in a forklift accident as employees prepared to leave for the day at a metals recycling plant in Concord, N.H. An emergency call at about 5 p.m. Tuesday indicated the employee was crushed …
The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV) has given its Commonwealth Award to Republican lawmaker Frank D. Hargrove Sr. The award recognizes outstanding service for the insurance industry, independent insurance agents profession. The award is given only upon a special …
The Professional Insurance Agents of New York (PIANY) has elected new officers and directors for the organization. Kevin Ryan, of The Valley Group Inc. in Kingston, has been elected president. Donna Chiapperino of Jimcor Agencies in Montvale, N.J.-headquartered, was named …
The owner of a Long Island carpentry business has been charged with fraud for failing to disclose over $900,000 in sales to his workers’ comp insurer – a move which lowered his insurance premiums by $44,000. The New York State …
The FDNY is responding to fires faster than ever, and there have been fewer deaths this year than ever before. FDNY commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta says since January, firefighters arrive at the scene on average in 4 minutes and 3 seconds. …
The family of a Connecticut woman who killed herself three days after her grandson drowned in a bathtub while under her care is suing Hartford Hospital and a psychiatrist. The lawsuit claims the hospital and Dr. Carl Washburn made a …
Massachusetts’ largest health insurers say they plan to raise premiums by 7 to 12 percent next year, with small businesses — like insurance agencies — and individuals expected to face the biggest increases. Insurers surveyed by The Boston Globe predicted …
Massachusetts has introduced a new Web site that allows anyone to see if a business has workers’ compensation insurance. The Web site was launched by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The site allows companies to verify proof …
Authorities say the pilot of a single-engine plane towing an advertising banner was OK after the aircraft crashed into Rehoboth Bay off Dewey Beach in Delaware Investigators believe the Piper Cub lost engine power Saturday during a flight for Ocean …
A Maine heating oil company says somebody gained unauthorized access to one of its bank accounts and stole close to $150,000 while possibly viewing the private banking information of hundreds of customers. Downeast Energy in Brunswick says the money was …
