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People Moves: Lockton Names Franze Senior Vice President; Gorst & Compass Adds Peterson in Pacific Northwest

Lockton named Jennifer Franze senior vice president in its Mountain West series. Franze has 15 years of experience servicing industries and sectors including higher education, technology, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. Most recently, she was with Aon. She was …

NFL’s Washington Commanders Deny Financial, Workplace Misconduct Allegations

The NFL’s Washington Commanders denied several allegations of financial impropriety in a letter sent Monday to the U.S Federal Trade Commission. The 19-page letter — including testimony, emails and other documents — came as a response to the U.S. House …

Virginia Woman Bitten by Snake Endures Complex Disability, Financial, Legal Effects

It was the snakebite story shared around the globe. At least that’s how it felt to Rachel Myrick, who was bitten by a poisonous snake more than 41/2 years ago in the foyer of a Spotsylvania County restaurant. The “crazy …

Former California Insurance Agent Arraigned for Stealing Premiums

Former California insurance agent Marc Leigh Miles, 71, formerly of Irvine, and currently residing in Eagle, Idaho, was arraigned on nine felony counts of grand theft, insurance fraud, and forgery after allegedly stealing $48,500 in premiums and a fraudulent claim …

Coaching Youth Hockey Bonds Insurance Pros On & Off The Rink

Rob McGaver was a few months into coaching his son’s youth hockey team when he wanted to know a little bit more about one of the other coaches, Chad Muchow. The two fathers had hit it off right away on …

RMS Promotes Steel to General Manager, Succeeding White

RMS, the Newark, Calif.-based risk modeling company, announced that Michael Steel has been appointed to its top leadership position of general manager. Steel succeeds Karen White, who has recently stepped down following the completion of the Moody’s acquisition. With more …

State Farm Awards ICT $40,000 Grant to Promote Education Programs in Texas

State Farm Insurance has awarded the Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) with a $40,000 grant to promote and develop education programs throughout the state. ICT will use the grant to grow its multiple public service and educational campaigns to inform …

Gulf Coast, Mississippi River Regions Eager for Flood Funding

When Hurricane Ida hit last summer, a storm surge overwhelmed a levee and gushed into Ted Falgout’s coastal Louisiana home, destroying his furniture and the beloved framed photos of his twin sons kissing him on their first day of school, …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Illinois’ G.A. Mavon & Mavco

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Hinsdale, Illinois-based G.A. Mavon & Co. and its Mavco Insurance Agency, Inc. subsidiary. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1916, G.A. Mavon & Co. is a fourth-generation, family-run, …

Special Florida Insurance Session Welcomed, but Will It Come Soon Enough?

Florida’s governor has yet to set a date for a special legislative session aimed at the property insurance crisis in the state, but some in the industry, while welcoming the gathering, said it may come too late for struggling insurers …

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