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Landlord in Fatal Maine Apartment Fire to Pay $300K Settlement

A landlord who was sentenced to prison following a fire that killed six people in Maine has agreed to pay close to $300,000 in settlements to the victims’ families. The Bangor Daily News reports Gregory Nisbet will pay $45,000 to …

NRA Sues New York, Alleging First Amendment Violations in Insurance Crackdown

The National Rifle Association (NRA) has filed a lawsuit against New York’s insurance regulator and Governor Andrew Cuomo, alleging a regulatory overreach by New York officials that has resulted in violations of the NRA’s First Amendment rights. The NRA’s lawsuit …

Connecticut Lawmakers Vote to Add $12 Fee to Help Homeowners

Legislation adding a $12 annual surcharge on insurance policies of every Connecticut residential homeowner to help those homeowners with crumbling foundations is moving to the governor’s desk. The state Senate on Wednesday, the final day of the legislative session, voted …

Pennsylvania’s Erie Insurance Names Carlin Vice President

Erie Insurance, an Erie, Penn.-based homeowners and automobile insurer, has named Ann Carlin as vice president of First Notice of Loss and Customer Service Ops & Strategy. Carlin has served in this role on an interim basis since March 2018. …

Alliant Hires Corcoran and Zukus in Pennsylvania

Alliant has hired Philadelphia, Penn.-based Matt Corcoran as a vice president. In this role, he will provide integrated insurance and risk management solutions to a range of clients as Alliant continues to strengthen its presence within the life sciences space. …

New Delaware Deputy Insurance Commissioner Sworn In

The Delaware Department of Insurance’s (DOI) new deputy commissioner, Tanisha L. Merced, was sworn in by Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro on May 7, 2018. “We were fortunate to have several very well-qualified candidates express interest in the deputy commissioner position,” …

Connecticut House Passes $12 Fee to Help Crumbling Foundation Homeowners

Connecticut moved closer Saturday toward adding a $12 annual surcharge on the insurance policies of every residential homeowner to financially help hundreds, if not thousands, of homeowners with crumbling foundations pay for costly repairs. After emotional appeals from eastern and …

Morrison Mahoney Hires Two in Rhode Island

Morrison Mahoney LLP, a litigation firm, is expanding its Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Team in Providence, R.I., adding two attorneys to assist these growing practices. Jonathan R. Myhre joined the team last December, and Joelle M. Hays joined in …

Malloy Says He’ll Sign Connecticut Bill Forbidding Salary Questions

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he will sign legislation into law that prohibits employers from asking applicants about their salary history. The Democrat says the bill, which cleared the Senate on a 35-1 vote Friday night, echoes the intent of …

Prime Risk Partners Finalizes Acquisition of Roblin Insurance of Boston

Prime Risk Partners Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Roblin Insurance, an independent insurance agency in the Boston area providing commercial, personal, and employee benefits risk management. Roblin Insurance will maintain its name and will continue operating at its existing …

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