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Ex-Louisiana Police Boss to Testify in Black Man’s Death

The former head of the Louisiana State Police has agreed to appear before the legislative committee investigating the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene _ an in-custody death one lawmaker described March 8 as “a modern-day lynching.” Legislators plan to question …

South Dakota Bill Provides Campground Owners Immunity From Acts of Nature

A bill that provides immunity for campground owners whose guests encounter the inherent risks of outdoor camping is headed for the governor’s desk. Both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature have approved the bill that cuts the risk of lawsuits …

Aircraft Lessors Face Legal Quagmire on Russia Jet Repos. Will Insurers Provide Relief?

Global leasing companies staring at an imminent sanctions deadline to repossess more than 400 jets worth almost $10 billion from Russian airlines have received mostly radio silence as experts warn of legal wrangling that could last a decade. Western bans …

Kazakhstan’s Flagship Air Carrier Suspends Flights to Russia Amid Insurance Issues

Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, Air Astana, has suspended all flights to Russia and over Russian territory because such flights can no longer be insured, the company said on Friday. Air Astana, in which Britain’s BAE Systems owns a 49% stake, said …

Online Exams a Hit with Tennessee Insurance Agent Candidates

The proportion of prospective Tennessee insurance agents taking exams online has doubled in the last year, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Industry reported. The department said that almost 40% of insurance producer exams so far this year were done …

Lawsuits vs. Citizens Insurer Continue to Rise But Legal Fees and Payouts Dropping

A committee of the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. governing body produced some good news on litigated claims and some bad news Thursday, giving further insight into a big part of Florida’s insurance market. The bad news first: The number of …

Long-Time Maine Insurance Regulator Cioppa to Retire April 1

After 33 years at the Maine Bureau of Insurance, including 10 as superintendent and 13 as deputy superintendent, Eric Cioppa will retire on April 1, 2022. Cioppa joined the insurance department in 1988 as a statistician then served as supervisor …

Agency Says Hawaii Helicopter Nose Dived Before Crash Killed Four

The National Transportation Safety Board ruled that a helicopter that crashed in Hawaii last month and killed all four people on board nose-dived from 200 feet above ground after it unexpectedly stopped while making a shallow left turn. The agency’s …

People Moves: PCF in Utah Makes Morgan COO and CFO; PCF Names Jakaitis Vice President in Marketing

PCF Insurance Services named Felix Morgan, the firm’s chief financial officer, chief operating officer as well. Morgan will oversee the business’s operational functions and guide the development of support resources, oversee expense, performance and IT management, legal, human resources, and …

Massachusetts School Employee Denied Remote Work Files Complaint

A middle school counselor and social worker has filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination alleging she was unfairly fired after she asked to work from home because she is pregnant and has other health issues. Katherine Lockwood, …

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