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Federal Court Advances COVID-19 Business Income Suit Despite Virus Exclusion

A federal district court in Virginia has ruled that a spa’s COVID-19-related business income loss lawsuit can move forward despite a virus exclusion in its insurance policy. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division, …

‘If Not One Thing, It’s Another’: Storm Rolls into Northeast

A major snowstorm rolled into the Northeast on Wednesday at a key moment in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the start of the U.S. vaccination campaign and in the thick of a virus surge that has throngs of people seeking …

AssetSure Hires Karlunas as Vice President, Personal Insurance Practice Leader

Independent insurance agency AssetSure has hired Ted Karlunas as vice president and Personal Insurance Practice leader. In this role, Karlunas will lead personal insurance operations as the agency expands its outreach to new territories. He will be involved in the …

Risk Strategies Acquires New York’s FBA National

Risk Strategies, a privately held, national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has acquired FBA National, a specialist in developing employee benefits solutions that align with an organization’s goals and workforce needs. FBA National was represented by MidCap Advisors in …

Exxon Argues Massachusetts Climate Fraud Lawsuit Punishes It for Opinion

Exxon Mobil Corp. told a judge that a fraud lawsuit filed by Massachusetts last year amounts to illegal punishment for the energy giant’s views about fossil fuels, the latest twist in their bitter clash over climate change. The suit by …

Maryland Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud After Setting Fire to Her House

After a lengthy investigation, deputies of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office have charged a Caroline County woman for intentionally setting fire to her house. The fire was reported to 911 by a passer-by around 5 a.m. on June 15, …

The Hilb Group Acquires New York’s Moran, Moran, & Dauphin Inc.

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired New York-based Moran, Moran, & Dauphin Inc. (MMDI). The transaction became effective on November 1, 2020. Founded in 2006, MMDI operates as a full-service agency primarily providing property/casualty insurance products mostly for personal …

Marshall & Sterling Insurance to Acquire New York’s Jaeger & Flynn Associates

Marshall & Sterling Insurance, a 100% employee-owned company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Jaeger & Flynn Associates Inc. (JFA), an employee benefits broker and third-party administrative services (TPA) provider in New York’s greater capital region. This acquisition will …

Virginia City Plants Trees to Slow Flooding Woes

In Ocean Lakes, 100 more trees will soon be popping up in yards throughout the flood-prone neighborhood in southern Virginia Beach, each gifted at no cost from a local environmental group. And in nearby parks and other green areas, dozens …

Freeman Mathis & Gary Hires Santocki as a Partner in its New York City Office

Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP (FMG), a nationwide litigation law firm with 200 attorneys and 19 offices in 10 states, has hired Alicia Santocki as a partner in the New York City office. Santocki also will practice in firm’s offices …

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