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Seaplane Crashes Into New York City Pier, Killing One and Injuring Two

A single-engine seaplane skipped twice on the water of Long Island Sound while landing and crashed on top of a concrete pier in Queens, killing a passenger and sending the pilot and another passenger to the hospital with serious injuries, …

Feds Fault Operator, Regulators in New York Limo Crash That Killed 20

State regulators repeatedly failed to properly oversee a poorly maintained stretch limousine with corroded brakes that hurtled down a hill at more than 100 mph and crashed in a ravine, killing 20 people, federal investigators said. National Transportation Safety Board …

Hub International Limited Acquires Virginia’s WFG Benefits

Global insurance brokerage Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of WFG Benefits Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in McLean, Va., WFG Benefits Inc. is an insurance and employee benefit planning firm with more than 30 …

World Insurance Associates Acquires New York’s Paul Global Benefits

World Insurance Associates LLC (WIA) has acquired Paul Global Benefits Inc. (PGB) of Syosset, N.Y., on September 1, 2020. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. PGB is an employee benefits consulting firm specializing in health/welfare and retirement services in …

Proposed Virginia Bill Making Localities Responsible for Protest Damage Stalls

A Virginia General Assembly bill is likely dead for the session that would have held localities accountable for damages caused by protesters if an adequate police response was not provided. Del. Mark Cole, R-Fredericksburg, said he proposed House Bill 5026 …

CMIC Group Rebrands as Integris Group, Reorganizes as Mutual Holding Company

CMIC Group has rebranded as Integris Group and reorganized into a mutual insurance holding company, after having received approval by the Connecticut Insurance Department on September 17, 2020, as well as from the CMIC Group board and its membership. In …

Worldwide Facilities Acquires New Jersey’s Hunt Jorgensen

Worldwide Facilities LLC, a national wholesale insurance broker, managing general agent and program underwriter, has acquired Hunt Jorgensen LLC, a managing general underwriter specializing in professional liability insurance and related risk management services. Hunt Jorgensen LLC is headquartered in Maywood, …

New Jersey Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Role in Insurance Fraud Scheme

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for his role in an automobile accident scheme supporting fraudulent insurance claims. Luis G. Aguirre, of Hudson County, N.J., was sentenced for his role in …

Boston Insurance Brokerage Promotes Treen to VP of Finance and Administration

Boston Insurance Brokerage LLC (BIB) has promoted Casie Treen to vice president of Finance and Administration. Treen has been a member of the BIB team since 2011. She joined BIB as an intern while pursuing a degree in finance at …

Pennsylvania-Based MedRisk Hires Lisenbey as President

MedRisk, a King of Prussia, Penn.-based managed care organization dedicated to the physical rehabilitation of injured workers., hired Danielle Lisenbey as president, effective November 2. In this role, Lisenbey will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and new business initiatives as …

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