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Court Rules New Jersey Can Shut Down Gym That Defied Closure

A state judge ruled that New Jersey authorities can shut down a gym that has repeatedly defied Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order to remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling held Atilis Gym of Bellmawr, in the Philadelphia suburbs, …

Sapiens International Corporation Enters Agreement to Acquire Delphi Technology

Sapiens International Corporation, a global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delphi Technology Inc. (Delphi), a Boston, Mass.-headquartered vendor of software solutions for property and casualty carriers with a focus …

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Offers Accountants Professional Liability in Pennsylvania

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently announced it added Pennsylvania to the list of states where the insurer offers its Accountants Professional Liability product. In 2016, it began writing Professional Liability for a limited number of classes in 13 states …

Delaware Judge Upholds Dismissal Call in Softball Injury Lawsuit

A Delaware judge has refused to overturn her decision to toss a lawsuit by a paralegal who said he was targeted for retaliation after being injured while playing on his law firm’s softball team and filing a workers’ compensation claim. …

The Hilb Group Acquires Massachusetts’ Eldredge & Lumpkin Insurance Agency

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Massachusetts-based Eldredge & Lumpkin Insurance Agency Inc. (E&L). The transaction became effective on July 1, 2020. Located in Chatham, Mass., E&L is a full–service agency primarily providing property and casualty insurance for personal …

New York Company to Pay $200K in Penalties for Safety Violations

A home and personal care fabric products manufacturer will correct hazards at its five manufacturing facilities in New York and pay $200,000 in penalties to resolve safety violations after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and …

Global Risk Solutions Acquires Connecticut’s William Kramer & Associates

Global Risk Solutions Inc. (GRS), a provider of claims adjusting and environmental risk management solutions, has acquired William Kramer & Associates (WKA). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. GRS Complex Claims Solutions (CCS) specializes in large and complex claims, …

The Central Insurance Companies Promotes Zollner to Northeast Regional VP

The Central Insurance Companies has promoted Matt Zollner to vice president of the Northeast regional office. In his new role, Zollner will be relocating to the Boston area this fall. He will replace Vice President Jocelyn Pfeifer, who is being …

Connecticut State Trooper Charged with Workers’ Comp Fraud, Larceny

A Moosup, Conn., man has been arrested and charged with illegally collecting workers’ compensation benefits while being employed as a Connecticut state trooper. Kevin Moore, age 41, was arrested by inspectors from the Workers Compensation Fraud Control Bureau in the …

Markel Specialty Taps Elzer to Lead Newly Launched Risk Solution Services

Markel Specialty has launched Risk Solution Services, its newly expanded loss control department, and has tapped Allison Elzer to lead the department along with her team. This department will support clients and production partners by offering risk management solutions and …

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