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Indiana Attorney General Sues State’s Largest Hospital System Over Privacy of Ohio Girl Who Traveled for Abortion

NDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana`s attorney general has sued the state`s largest hospital system, claiming it violated patient privacy laws when a doctor publicly shared the story of an Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. The lawsuit, filed …

People Moves: Ohio Mutual CFO Hendrix Announces Retirement; Wallen to Assume Position in January

Ohio Mutual CFO Hendrix Announces Retirement; Wallen to Assume Position in January Ohio Mutual Chief Financial Officer David Hendrix will retire from the company effective December 31. Current Corporate Controller Andrew M. Wallen will assume the role of chief financial …

WalkerHughes Receives Minority Investment From BW Forsyth Partners

WalkerHughes Insurance announced that it has received a strategic minority investment from BW Forsyth Partners. Indianapolis, Indiana-based WalkerHughes will remain locally owned and operated with Benjamin Schoettmer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, retaining a controlling interest as the largest shareholder. …

Origami Risk Acquires Illinois’ Dais Technology

Origami Risk announced it has acquired Chicago, Illinois-based Dais Technology, a provider of no-code insurance technology. The acquisition increases Dais’ market reach and client support capabilities and expands Origami’s innovative suite of property and casualty insurance solutions for managing general …

Drought and Low Mississippi River Levels Pose Challenges for Midwest Farmers’ Crop Transportation

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops and send tons of corn …

Kapnick Insurance Acquires Michigan Group Benefits

Kapnick Insurance, an insurance provider with over 75 years of experience, announced the acquisition of Michigan Group Benefits. This transaction represents a significant milestone in Kapnick Insurance’s growth plans, expanding their capabilities and solidifying their position as a trusted partner …

Wisconsin Lawmakers Settle Pollution Violations with Factory Farms

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin lawmakers agreed Wednesday to settle allegations that two factory farms violated their pollution permits for more than a quarter of a million dollars. The Legislature`s Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved a $17,500 settlement with North …

Fire at Northern Michigan Paper Mill Closes Roads, Prompts Warning to Avoid Area

CHEBOYGAN, Mich. (AP) – A fire at a northern Michigan paper mill Wednesday has closed several roads and prompted state police to warn people to stay away from the area. Plumes of thick and heavy black and gray smoke billowed …

People Moves: Jacobson Joins Rockford Mutual as COO

Jacobson Joins Rockford Mutual as COO Robert Jacobson joined Rockford Mutual, headquartered in Rockford, Ill., as chief operating officer. Jacobson has over three decades of property and casualty insurance experience, having held senior as vice president at Liberty Mutual, vice …

Missouri Jury Awards $745M in Lawsuit Over Fatal Accident Involving Use of Nitrous Oxide

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri jury has awarded $745 million to the parents of a young woman killed on a sidewalk outside an urgent care center by a driver who huffed nitrous oxide canisters right before the accident. The …

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