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Members of Ohio Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Sentenced

Two additional members of a Cincinnati-area fraudulent auto insurance claim ring have been sentenced in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, the Ohio Department of Insurance announced. The three main participants in the ring have now been sentenced for filing fraudulent …

EPIC Adds Connelly in Greyling Insurance Brokers Division

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property/casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, hired Jeff Connelly as senior vice president/client executive in EPIC’s Greyling Insurance Brokers Division. He is based in the firm’s St. Louis, Mo., office. Connelly will …

Court Backs Workers’ Comp Ruling for Assaulted Nebraska Nurse

The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a workers’ compensation ruling requiring a Kearney hospital to pay the salary of a former nurse who says she’s unable to work because of psychological injuries she received from three assaults at the hands …

Alper Services Adds 5 in Chicago

Alper Services LLC, based in Chicago, has hired five new employees to join the AuditRate, Financial Services, Claims Management Services, Employee Benefits and Personal Lines departments. Andrew Bertucci joins Alper Services as a consultant in the AuditRate Division bringing with …

Minnesota Science Museum Ends Suit over Leaky Building

The Science Museum of Minnesota has conceded defeat in its legal fight with a design firm over persistent and costly water damage to the $100 million building that is one of the state’s top tourist attractions. Interim museum president John …

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Sausage Patties with Possible Metal Pieces

A Wisconsin company is recalling roughly 89,000 pounds of pork sausage patties after officials say consumers complained of finding small pieces of metal. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release that the products from Kenosha Beef International …

Nebraska Flooring Company Fined $244K for Workplace Dangers

Federal safety officials have placed a Norfolk, Neb., flooring manufacturer into a severe violator program for workplace safety hazards and attempting to hide those hazards from safety inspectors. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration said MP Global …

Missouri Fines Insurer Safe Auto for Alleged Violations

Missouri motorists insured by Safe Auto may receive a refund or credit following a market conduct examination conducted by the Missouri Department of Insurance. The department contends that the auto insurer failed to provide anti-theft discounts on vehicles that qualified …

OSHA Fines Wisconsin Scrap Yard $42K after Worker Death

A federal safety agency is proposing $42,000 in fines against a Waukesha, Wis., scrap yard where an employee was killed when he was struck by a forklift truck. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Waukesha Iron & Metal Inc. …

Dillabaugh Joins Lockton’s Benefits Agency in Kansas City

Scott Dillabaugh has joined the leadership team of Lockton Companies’ Benefits Agency as senior vice president. He will be based in Kansas City. Dillabaugh will focus on business development, fostering the company’s culture, and driving innovation. He will also be …

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