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Omaha, Nebraska to Host Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie in October

Nebraska Department of Insurance Director Eric Dunning announced that the Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie conference is back in-person and will be held on October 24 and 25. Omaha’s Holland Performing Arts Center will be the event venue. The night …

Sills Named CapSpecialty CEO as Sennott Steps Down

CapSpecialty, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation, said Jack Sennott is stepping down from his roles as CEO, president and chair, effective August 31. Alleghany has named Adam Sills, currently CapSpecialty’s head of specialty underwriting, as president and CEO. “Over …

Alliant Response to Gallagher Poaching Suit: Female Employees Left Due to Poor Treatment

Alliant Insurance Services fired back at rival Arthur J. Gallagher in response to a request from Gallagher for a temporary restraining order against Alliant, accusing Gallagher of “rampant sexism, discrimination, and unfair treatment of women.” The request for a restraining …

Seattle Ending COVID Hazard Pay for Grocery Store Workers

The Seattle City Council has voted to end COVID-19 hazard pay for grocery store workers. The Seattle Times reports the council voted 5-2 on Tuesday, with Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Teresa Mosqueda absent, to repeal a policy passed in early …

Surveillance, Posts Lead to Arrest of California Mechanic for Workers’ Comp Fraud

Richard James McGee, 47, of San Bernardino, California, was arraigned today on two felony counts of workers’ compensation insurance fraud after a California Department of Insurance investigation found he allegedly misrepresented injuries to his employer in order to receive more …

Alera Group Acquires Georgia Agency

Alera Group, an independent P/C and benefits firm, has acquired Jowers-Sklar Insurance, a Georgia-based independent agency specializing in property and casualty insurance in the Southeast. The agency serves Floyd County, Georgia, and the surrounding area, as well as clients in …

Hub Acquires Louisiana’s Bubrig

Hub International Limited announced that it has acquired the assets of Bubrig Insurance Agency, Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Bubrig Insurance Agency is an independent agency providing personal insurance solutions, including home, …

PCF Acquires Professional Warranty Service of Virginia

Utah-based PCF Insurance Services (PCF) has acquired Professional Warranty Service Corp., a specialty insurance and home warranty company based in Chantilly, Virginia. Founded in 1995, PWSC provides risk management to the new home construction and property management industries. As a …

FEMA Adds Floyd, Pike Counties for Kentucky Flood Assistance

Federal emergency officials have expanded the number of flood-stricken counties in eastern Kentucky that are eligible for individual assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency added Floyd and Pike counties to the list, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said. The expansion was …

Insurtech Pie Insurance Partners with Bold Penguin, Talage, and Tarmika

Pie Insurance, an insurtech company specializing in workers’ comp insurance for small businesses, announced strategic partnerships with three leading commercial insurance platforms: Bold Penguin, Talage, and Tarmika. Agents using these partners have even more flexibility to access quotes from multiple …

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