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People Moves: OIP in Nevada Names Executives; Alliant Adds Aicher

Outsource Insurance Professionals had announced senior leadership changes. The following roles will be assumed by OIP leadership: Martina Seferovic, President & Chief Executive Officer, OIP. Prior to this role, Seferovic was the Managing Director for the last five years. Milos …

Oregon Ski Area Sued over Washington Child’s Death

The parents of a 9-year-old child who died skiing at Mt. Bachelor ski area in central Oregon last year have filed a $49 million wrongful death lawsuit against the resort and its parent company, Powdr Corp. Angela and Brian Boice …

Scientists: Climactic Hazards Aggravate Disease-Causing Pathogens

Here’s something to think about after two years of living in a COVID-19 reality: More than 58% of human diseases caused by pathogens – think dengue, hepatitis, malaria, Zika – have been “aggravated by climatic hazards.” Research published this week …

Inszone Acquires Missouri’s First Bosnian Insurance

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of First Bosnian Insurance, providing the second acquisition in the state of Missouri. First Bosnian Insurance opened in 2005 with the goal of helping the growing community of Balkan and Eastern European people coming …

Texas Department of Insurance Warns of Scammer Posing as Employee

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is urging consumers to be wary of phone calls or other communications from anyone claiming to be a representative of TDI. TDI will call you only when you ask for assistance. TDI’s Fraud Unit …

Assistance Also Available for Renters in Flooded Eastern Kentucky

Federal assistance is available not just for homeowners, but also for renters whose homes and property were damaged by recent floods in eastern Kentucky. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said individual assistance is available to renters as well as homeowners …

North Dakota Resident Charged in ATV Insurance Fraud Scheme

The Cass County, North Dakota State’s Attorney’s office, in conjunction with the North Dakota Insurance Department, have brought charges against a resident of Cass County for committing insurance fraud. Paul Joseph Baumler, 58, of Casselton is being charged with one …

Louisiana Oil Spill Cleanup Underway After Tank Platform Collapse

An oil spill cleanup is underway at a site where an oil tank platform collapsed in a Louisiana bay, the Coast Guard said. The spill of crude oil occurred at Hilcorp’s Caillou Island facility in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana, according to …

Florida Claims Litigation Dropped in July, but AOB Share Continues to Rise

The volume of claims litigation in Florida rose in June then declined in July by almost the same amount. But the share of cases that are assignment-of-benefits claims rose to the highest level since early 2021, a litigation management software …

Cisco Hit by Cyberattack From Hacker Linked to Lapsus$ Gang

Cisco Systems Inc. said it was the victim of a cyberattack in which a hacker repeatedly attempted to gain access to the Silicon Valley firm’s corporate network. Cisco said it became aware of a potential compromise on May 24, and …

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