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Alliant Hires Andrews to Employee Benefits Group in New York

Alliant has hired Greg Andrews to its Employee Benefits Group as senior vice president in New York. With Alliant continuing to grow its employee benefits presence in the Northeast, Andrews will provide customized benefits services to clients across a range …

Rhode Island Auto Body Shop Legislation Goes Into Effect

Updated legislation regarding the use of aftermarket parts in the repair of motor vehicles, passed by the Rhode Island General Assembly in June, has become law without Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s signature. Rhode Island law allows bills passed by …

Alliant Hires Dunn as Senior Vice President in Pennsylvania

Alliant has hired Philip Dunn as senior vice president based in the company’s Wayne, Penn., office. In this role, Dunn will use his risk management, insurance and employee benefits expertise to provide a national portfolio of clients with integrated services …

Alera Group Acquires Interest in The Insurance Alliance of Central Pennsylvania

Alera Group has acquired a controlling interest in The Insurance Alliance of Central Pennsylvania (The Alliance), effective July 1. The Alliance provides support to 10 firms in Pennsylvania, including three firms that were previously acquired by Alera Group. Formed in …

Gallagher Bassett Services Acquires New Jersey’s WCD Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., has acquired Pennington, N.J.-based WCD Group LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2002, WCD manages and mitigates risk in the environmental, construction and real estate marketplace. …

Surplus Lines Bill Among Laws Vetoed by R.I. Governor As She Clears Desk

Among the three laws vetoed by Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo as she cleared her desk of all pending legislation last week was a bill relating to surplus lines insurance. The bill – 2018 – H 7909 Substitute A – …

Sprawling Penn State Hazing Death Case Grinds Through Courts

The sprawling criminal case against former members of a Penn State fraternity over the death of a pledge last year is about to pick up steam with yet another preliminary hearing on the horizon, as well as the first sentencing. …

Maine, EPA, Tribes Spar Over Water Quality Rules

The state of Maine is locked in a legal battle with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a pair of American Indian tribes about the way clean water standards apply in and around tribal lands. Maine is arguing in the …

Pennsylvania’s Allied Insurance Brokers Appoints Whitlock as President

Allied Insurance Brokers has appointed Tres Whitlock as its new president. Most recently serving as vice president of sales, Whitlock has been with the Allied organization for nearly 10 years and is also an Allied shareholder, board member and executive …

New York, New Jersey PATH Stations to Close on Weekends to Meet Safety Goal

Several PATH rail stations will close on weekends during the next four months to accommodate work on installing a federally required emergency braking system. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said its World Trade Center and Exchange …

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