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Family Sues Companies Over 2016 Sioux Falls Building Collapse

The family of a man who died in a 2016 Sioux Falls, S.D., building collapse has filed two lawsuits alleging the developer and construction company were responsible for the tragedy. Construction worker Ethan McMahon died Dec. 2, 2016, in the …

Seeman Holtz Property & Casualty Acquires Self Insurance in Missouri

Seeman Holtz Property & Casualty Inc., headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, has acquired a Sikeston, Missouri-based agency, Tri-Star of Sikeston Inc., doing business as Self Insurance. Now led by Brian Self, the agency has served the insurance needs of Missouri …

ONI Risk Partners Adds Adams as Benefits Consultant in Indianapolis

ONI Risk Partners, based in Indianapolis, has hired Noah Adams as an employee benefits consultant. Adams advises employee benefits clients on issues relating to wellness, healthcare reform, controlling costs, and employee benefits offerings including a total rewards package to recruit …

Indiana Workers’ Comp Formulary Bill Passes; Governor Urged to Sign

The Indiana General Assembly has passed legislation that adopts a drug formulary for the state’s workers’ compensation system. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is urging Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to sign the bill, SB 369. “Evidence-based pharmaceutical …

Suit Over Woman’s Fall at Party Reaches Michigan Supreme Court

A woman’s fall at a holiday party has reached the Michigan Supreme Court, which could use the case to clarify the responsibilities of property owners when they welcome guests to their home. The court heard arguments Tuesday in the case …

Mapfre’s Wilcox Joins Ohio’s Motorists Insurance as EVP, Personal Lines

Matthew C. Wilcox has been hired as executive vice president of personal lines at Columbus, Ohio-based Motorists Insurance Group. Wilcox has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience. He most recently served as a senior vice president with MAPFRE …

Kansas Governor Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration

Forecasters are warning of a high risk of wildfires after one blaze burned 10,000 hay bales in the southwest part of the state. Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer signed an emergency disaster declaration Sunday when the large bales burned a half …

Lockton Benefit Group Adds Kirschbaum in St. Louis

Lockton Benefit Group (LBG) has added Jay M. Kirschbaum to its Compliance Services team. He is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Kirschbaum has more than 30 years of experience as a tax attorney specializing in employee benefits. Previously he led …

North Dakota’s NI Holdings Announces $10M Stock Repurchase Plan

North Dakota-based insurance holding company, NI Holdings Inc. announced its board of directors has authorized a repurchase of up to approximately $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock. The company said the authorization supports its planned approach to capital …

CEO of Ohio’s Loan Protector Insurance Services Buys Back Firm

The CEO and managing partner of Solon, Ohio-based Loan Protector Insurance Services has purchased the company from insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson. The buyout by Dennis Swit was financed by InsurBanc. The 150-employee business was acquired by Willis Towers Watson …

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