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Investigators Can’t Determine Cause of Maine Supply Company Fire

Maine’s state fire marshal’s office says the cause of a fire that destroyed a building supply company will remain undetermined. The fire torched McCormack Building Supply in Winslow last week. The fire marshal’s office says investigators have determined the fire …

Ryan Specialty Group Acquires Assets, Operations of Pennsylvania’s The Suitelife

Ryan Specialty Group LLC has acquired the assets and operations of The Suitelife, a program manager specializing in boutique hotels, premier and full service hotels, hotel management companies, condo hotels and resorts from Venture Insurance Programs. Terms of the transaction …

The Hilb Group Acquires New Jersey’s LCIA

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired New Jersey-based LCIA Inc. DBA Campisano Insurance Agency (LCIA). The transaction became effective October 1, 2019. LCIA is a full-service property and casualty agency that has specialized in the commercial transportation and trucking …

Gas Explosion, Fire Displaces 150 People in Boston

A gas explosion and fire at a Boston apartment building has displaced about 150 people. Fire officials say no injuries were reported at the 40-unit residential building in the Mattapan neighborhood. The explosion and fire were reported early Saturday afternoon. …

Pennsylvania’s Erie Insurance Names Rugare VP of Customer Service Operations

Erie Insurance has named Karen Rugare to the position of vice president of customer service operations and strategy, effective October 17, 2019. Rugare began her career at Erie 20 years ago as a media and government relations specialist. She was …

Workers’ Compensation Rates in Delaware Decrease for Third Year in a Row

Delaware is set to see a decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates for the third year in a row, effective December 1, 2019. “I am delighted to approve a decrease in workers’ compensation rates in Delaware for the third year …

Worker Dies in Accident at Soon-to-Open New Jersey Megamall

Authorities say a worker has died at the construction site of a soon-to-open New Jersey megamall and entertainment complex. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the American Dream mall at the Meadowlands complex in New York City’s metropolitan area. New …

Construction Worker Fatally Electrocuted, Two Others Hurt in New Jersey

Authorities say two workers were accidentally electrocuted at a townhouse construction site in central New Jersey, leaving one dead and the other critically injured. A third worker suffered burns in the accident, which occurred around 8 a.m. Friday in Woodbridge. …

Lawsuit: Regulatory Commission Must Pay New York Flooding Costs

New York is seeking compensation for flood damage in Lake Ontario shoreline communities in a lawsuit against the international body that regulates waterways between the United States and Canada, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday. Cuomo said the International …

Virginia Governor Issues Drought Watch for Entire State

Worsening dry conditions affecting Virginia have prompted Governor Ralph Northam to place the state under a drought watch. The watch issued Friday advises residents, local governments and businesses to use less water. It is meant to get people ready in …

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