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People Moves: Zurich Names Way Head of Sustainability Underwriting; Rockford Mutual Adds Burns, Savage

Zurich North America Names Mark Way as Head of Sustainability Underwriting Zurich North America has named Mark Way as their new Head of Sustainability Underwriting. Way reports to Chief Underwriting Officer Brandon Fick and will serve as a member of …

People Moves: AGCS Promotes Williams to CUO Corporate, Succeeding Buckle; Aon Names Irl to U.S. Reinsurance Treaty Team; AXIS’ Gorman to Arrow Risk Mgmt

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions team and Arrow Risk Management. A summary of these new hires follows here. AGCS Promotes Williams to CUO Corporate, Succeeding Buckle Allianz Global …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Illinois’ Tave Risk Management

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has Chicago-based Tave Risk Management, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2000, Tave Risk Management, LLC is a retail property/casualty broker and risk advisory firm offering a full range of risk …

Firefighter in Utah Suspended for Medical Cannabis Suing

A Utah firefighter who uses medical marijuana for chronic back pain has sued the city of Ogden, saying he was unlawfully suspended from duty for refusing to surrender his prescription card. Levi Coleman said in a November lawsuit the fire …

Mining Company to Pay Colorado $1.6M in Proposed Settlement for Spill

A mining company has agreed to pay Colorado $1.6 million to resolve its liability for natural resource damage related to the 2015 Gold King Mine spill that fouled rivers in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The proposed consent decree with …

NFL Requiring Coaches, Team Staffs to Get COVID-19 Boosters; Players Exempt

The NFL is requiring coaches, front-office staff and team personnel to receive a COVID-19 booster by Dec. 27. In a memo sent to teams on Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, the league said: “Given the increased prevalence of …

Suit Filed Over Inmate Death in Vermont Alleges Racism and Negligence

The estate of a Black man who died in custody at a Vermont prison is suing, alleging racism and negligence. The lawsuit, reported by VTDigger, was filed this week in Washington County Superior Court, alleging that the Vermont Department of …

Regulators to Investigate Claims Against Central Maine Power Parent in Suit

Maine utility regulators will investigate allegations raised in a lawsuit against the parent company of Central Maine Power. The investigation by the Maine Public Utilities Commission will focus on whether Avangrid’s expenditures are being passed on to CMP customers, or …

Credible Acquires Digital Insurance Marketplace Young Alfred

Credible, a digital lending marketplace, acquired Young Alfred, a digital insurance marketplace. Credible provides consumers with personalized and prequalified rate options when shopping for student loans, personal loans and mortgages. This acquisition will now give Credible users the same experience …

Lawsuit Says Elevator That Killed Teen in Atlanta High-Rise Wasn’t Properly Inspected

The mother of a young football player who became trapped in the elevator of an Atlanta high-rise and was crushed to death is suing several property and elevator companies. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Jessica Moore says the defendants failed …

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