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EPIC Launches Site Pollution Liability Insurance Program for Cannabis Risks

Greyling Insurance Brokerage & Risk Consulting (Greyling), a division of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), has launched a nationwide site pollution liability insurance program for the emerging cannabis industry. Available in states where cannabis is legal for recreational and …

Microsoft Vows to Honor California’s Consumer Privacy Law Countrywide

Microsoft Corp. said in a blog post on Monday that it would honor California’s privacy law throughout the United States, expanding the impact of a strict set of rules meant to protect consumers and their data. Microsoft said in the …

McDermott Costa Acquires A.B. Stevenson in California

McDermott Costa Insurance has acquired A.B. Stevenson Insurance Brokerage based in San Leandro, Calif. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. A.B. Stevenson offers both personal and commercial insurance, including workers’ compensation, and business owners polices. McDermott Costa Insurance provides insurance …

FEMA Postpones Switch to New Risk-Based Flood Insurance Rating Until 2021

The federal government is delaying implementation of a major change to its pricing formula for federal flood insurance that bases rates on a more accurate assessment of the real flood threat for each home and reflects the cost of rebuilding …

Mother of Brain-Damaged Boy Awarded $50M in Illinois Malpractice Suit

A jury awarded $101 million to the mother of a severely brain-damaged boy who sued a Chicago-area hospital for medical malpractice, but an agreement between the parties cut the amount to $50 million, a lawyer said. Attorneys told a Cook …

After Leak in North Dakota, Keystone Pipeline Restart Waiting on Corrective Action

Federal regulators have ordered the Keystone pipeline to remain shut down until its Canadian owner takes corrective action aimed at determining the cause of a breach that leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons (1.4 million liters) of oil in northeastern North …

Horvath, McManamy Promoted at Illinois’ Employee Benefits Provider, Trustmark

Trustmark, a national employee benefits provider headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, has promoted Steve Horvath and Sean McManamy to new positions. McManamy, a corporate senior vice president and member of the Trustmark enterprise leadership team, will assume leadership of HealthFitness, …

Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease Approved for Louisiana

A filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) that would reduce workers’ compensation insurance rates in Louisiana by 8.4% next year has been approved by Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Donelon. According to the Louisiana Department of Insurance, the decrease, …

Martinez Joins Risk Consulting Practice in Chicago as Private Risk Practice Leader

Risk Consulting Partners (RCP) has added Amanda Martinez as Private Risk Practice leader, based in Chicago. Martinez brings more than 10 years’ experience to RCP in the private client property and casualty space. She joins the firm from Marsh USA, …

Herrera Appointed Director of Operations at Texas Surplus Lines Stamping Office

The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) has named Cheyenne Herrera director of Operations. Herrera originally joined SLTX in 1998 as a data entry clerk. She oversaw the implementation of the Electronic Filing System (EFS) beginning in 2003 and …

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