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Hilb Group Acquires Oak Ridge Surety Agency in Pennsylvania

The Hilb Group has acquired Oak Ridge Surety Agency in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which specializes in surety bond programs and commercial insurance. Martin Hellman and his team of insurance professionals will become part of Hilb Group’s Mid-Atlantic regional operations. The …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquired John C. Breckenridge in California

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Sacramento, California-based John C. Breckenridge Insurance Solutions Inc. John Breckenridge, Lisa Breckenridge and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Kevin Garvin, head of Affinity North America for Gallagher’s …

Safety Agency Says Trailer Truck Striking Back of Party Bus Caused Fatal Virginia Crash

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — When a tractor trailer struck the rear of a bus last month carrying more than 20 people in Virginia, the passenger compartment of the bus was destroyed and several passengers were ejected, the National Transportation Safety …

Alera Group Acquires Insurance Benefits by Design in Colorado

Alera Group acquired Insurance Benefits by Design in Colorado. Insurance Benefits by Design offers insurance benefits for employers, individuals and families. IBBD is an affiliate of Sage Benefit Advisors, an Alera Group company. The team will continue serving clients in …

Owner of Ill. Facility Where 3 Women Died Agrees to $16M Payout

CHICAGO (AP) – The owner operators of a senior living facility on Chicago’s North Side where three women were found dead amid high heat last May have reached a $16 million settlement with the women’s families. Gateway Apartments Ltd. and …

Mississippi’s SouthGroup Names Tullos CEO

The board of directors for Mississippi-based SouthGroup Insurance & Financial Services has named Cyndi Tullos chief executive officer. Tullos, the chief operating officer since 2019, replaces Ronnie Tubertini, who was CEO for 21 years, the company said in a statement …

Supreme Court Allows New York’s Revised Gun Carry Law… for Now

The U.S. Supreme Court today allowed New York’s new gun carry law to remain in effect as legal challenges to the statute continue. In denying plaintiffs’ bid to vacate a Second Circuit Court of Appeal’s denial of a district court …

New Mexico Delegation Seeks Changes to Wildfire Aid Rules

New Mexico’s congressional delegation says the U.S. government should make changes to rules proposed for processing damage claims stemming from a historic wildfire sparked by forest managers. The delegation sent a letter to FEMA on Thursday as the federal agency …

AIG CFO Takes Temporary Medical Leave

American International Group (AIG) said Shane Fitzsimons, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is taking a temporary medical leave of absence, effective immediately. Mark Lyons will serve as AIG’s CFO in Fitzsimons’ absence. Lyons will also continue his role …

Specialty Program Group Buys Euclid Fiduciary

New Jersey-headquartered Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG) has acquired the assets of Euclid Specialty Managers, LLC, which does business as Euclid Fiduciary, from Euclid Insurance Services, Inc. Euclid Fiduciary, based in Vienna, Virginia, is a managing general agency specializing in …

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