Despite the serious consequences of its actions, an Appleton, Wisconsin-based contractor was again cited for exposing workers to deadly fall hazards after a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspector observed six roofers atop a two-story Algoma …
The death knell sounded for the 2022 Florida Legislative session Friday with no major property insurance reform bills passed. But the ghosts of rising premiums and failing insurers will continue to haunt the state, and some lawmakers already are looking …
Former President Donald Trump’s reported grudge against Georgia’s Republican governor has reached downballot, with Trump endorsing a candidate for insurance commissioner who only entered the race last week. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper reported that Trump has favored Patrick Witt, who …
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Bellevue, Washington-based Hawley & Associates LLC. Hawley & Associates was founded to provide specialized insurance services for adoption, foster care and child welfare agencies and over the years its offerings have expanded into all …
Companies critical to U.S. national interests will now have to report when they’re hacked or they pay ransomware, according to new rules approved by Congress. The rules are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration and Congress to …
ALKEME acquired JB Wright Insurance Services in Chino, California. JB Wright operates in all 50 states, and it specializes in personal and commercial lines. Ladera Ranch, California based ALKEME is backed by GCP Capital Partners, and provides services including property/casualty, …
A federal judge has again ruled against a northern Virginia school system that he found guilty of discriminating against Asian American students when it overhauled its admissions policies at a highly selective high school. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Claude …
A federal workplace safety investigation found that a 34-year-old worker’s fatal fall might have been prevented had the operator of a Pauma Valley, California, zip-line attraction implemented required safety measures. A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration …
A Connecticut legislative committee has approved a bill calling for a study of youth sports safety including the use of hockey neck guards, in response to the death of a 10th grade hockey player. The Committee on Children signed off …
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, Senate Insurance Committee Chair Kirk Talbot, and House Insurance Committee Chair Mike Huval introduced six bills on March 10 that form a catastrophe reform legislative package for the 2022 legislative session. Donelon said the bills …
