The federal government shutdown is delaying disaster relief for some North Carolina farmers. The Fayetteville Observer reported last week the shutdown has mostly closed the federal Farm Service Agency responsible for a document required in farmer applications for state disaster …
Oklahoma’s new insurance commissioner is encouraging insurance companies in his state to work with and assist policyholders affected by the partial federal government shutdown. In a bulletin to all insurance companies in Oklahoma, Commissioner Glen Mulready requested that carriers work …
North Dakota’s House has endorsed legislation that exempts riders of horses and bicycles from drunken driving laws. The House voted 91-1 Wednesday to allow intoxicated people who either pedal or saddle up to ride without fear of criminal prosecution. The …
General Mills is voluntarily recalling some bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached Flour because of salmonella concerns. The 5-pound (2.26 kilograms) bags have a “better if used by” date of April 20, 2020 and the UPC code 000-16000-19610-0. Customers should …
California fire investigators on Thursday concluded that a major 2017 wildfire was caused by privately owned electrical equipment, prompting the state’s new governor to estimate that PG&E Corp’s potential wildfire liabilities could be almost cut in half. Investors in the …
Online seller Pie Insurance has started offering its workers compensation insurance in five more states, bringing the total to 14. The Washington, D.C.-based managing general agent disclosed it has begun marketing its policies to small businesses in New York, Michigan, …
France expects to have cut the use of weedkiller glyphosate by 80 percent by early 2021, its agriculture minister said on Friday, less than previously anticipated due to the number of farmers who will qualify for an exemption. In November …
Jimcor Agency Inc., a Montvale, N.J.-based independent managing general agent and insurance wholesaler, has hired Michael Hogan, Kyle Lacertosa and Victoria Stern. These three new sales team members serve as brokerage specialists writing both brokerage and binding business. Hogan is …
China’s fourth-largest lender on Friday issued the first-ever perpetual bonds by a Chinese bank, with yields at the low end of market expectations after new policies to support their issuance boosted market interest. The bond issue by Bank of China …
Traditionally, Americans could look forward to a comfortable retirement. After four decades in an office or a factory, sometime in their 60s they would lay down their burdens and enjoy a final couple of decades with time to relax, spend …
