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Pounding Rain Raises Flash Flood Threat in New York, New England

The powerful storm battering the U.S. Northeast will inundate New York City with lashing rain and possible flash floods through Tuesday night, then unleash the worst of its fury on New England. As much as 4 inches (10 centimeters) could …

Massachusetts Train Conductor Who Lost Part of Finger Sues Rail Operator

A conductor on a Massachusetts commuter rail train is suing the company that runs the system, alleging that a malfunctioning door amputated part of his right ring finger. Allen Chin, of Quincy, is suing Keolis Commuter Services LLC for $220,000, …

Ensurise Acquires Virginia’s Gerczak Insurance Agency

Effective October 15, 2021, independent insurance agency Ensurise LLC announced its acquisition of the property/casualty insurance brokerage business of Gerczak Insurance Agency Inc. Founded in 2007 by Gary R. Gerczak, Richmond, Virginia-based Gerczak Insurance Agency is a boutique insurance brokerage …

Maryland Army Veteran Charged with Fraud After Falsely Claiming Disability

A U.S. Army veteran in Maryland is facing federal charges for falsely claiming to be a paraplegic to obtain more than $1 million in government disability benefits. A federal criminal complaint charged William Rich of Windsor Mill, Maryland, for allegedly …

People Moves: New Hire at Willis, Chamness Elected to Norfolk & Dedham Boards

Willis Towers Watson Hires Latham to Mid-Atlantic FINEX Commercial Team Willis Towers Watson, a global advisory, broking and solutions company, hired Kenneth Latham to as associate director for the Mid-Atlantic FINEX commercial team. Latham will be responsible for all aspects …

Multiple Delaware Residents Indicted for Auto Insurance Fraud

Late last month in New Castle County, Delaware, a grand jury indicted multiple residents for insurance fraud. The indictments stem from Department of Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau investigations, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice. They allege that following …

The Hilb Group Acquires Massachusetts’ Forrest Insurance Agency

The Hilb Group acquired Massachusetts-based Forrest Insurance Agency, increasing its property/casualty offerings and presence throughout New England. The transaction became effective October 1, 2021. Agency principals Larry Forrest and Michael Forrest and their team of insurance professionals will be joining …

Pennsylvania’s The Perzel Agency Joins The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers

The Perzel Agency has joined The Liberty Company Network of Insurance Brokers. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Perzel Agency was founded more than 25 years ago by Mike Perzel, specializing in personal lines and small commercial. The Liberty Company Insurance …

Fifth Member of $31M New York City Trip-And-Fall Scheme Arrested, Charged

A New York litigation funder and the fifth member of a $31 million trip-and-fall fraud scheme has been arrested and charged in Manhattan Federal Court. An indictment has been unsealed charging Adrian Alexander with conspiracy to commit mail and wire …

Governor Hochul Declares October as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed October 2021 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York state. The announcement comes as part of the state’s effort to raise awareness on the importance of all New Yorkers developing smart cybersecurity …

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