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Boeing Defends 737 MAX Planes as Safe Amid Calls for More Pilot Training

Aviation authorities in Indonesia and India on Thursday pushed for more simulator training for Boeing Co 737 MAX pilots following the deadly Lion Air crash, while the world’s largest planemaker reiterated that its top-selling jetliner was safe. Boeing Chief Executive …

JP Griffin Group in Arizona Partners with United Benefit Advisors

United Benefit Advisors has added JP Griffin Group to its family of partners. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based JP Griffin Group is a national employee benefit consulting firm specializing in the design, implementation and management of employee benefit programs. United Benefit Advisors is …

Ex-Shareholder Sues Wynn in Nevada over Sex Assault Claims

A former Wynn Resorts shareholder is suing company founder Steve Wynn and former and current executives and board members, saying that his stock fell in value because they concealed information about sexual harassment accusations that led to Wynn’s resignation. An …

Target Paying $7.4M to Settle California Waste Lawsuit

The Target store chain has agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle California allegations that it improperly dumped hazardous waste into landfills, ranging from batteries to drugs and syringes. Minnesota-based Target didn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing in the lawsuit settlement filed …

Deadly California ‘Firenado’ Explained in New Study

A rare fire tornado that raged during this summer’s deadly Carr Fire in Northern California was created by a combination of scorching weather, erratic winds and an ice-topped cloud that towered miles into the atmosphere, according to a study announced …

Aon Cites Need for Mitigation as Insured Wildfire Losses Top $10B for Second Year

Total aggregated economic losses for the wildfires that have burned across Northern and Southern California throughout the month are expected to minimally exceed $10 billion, while insurance claims payouts for wildfires are set to exceed $10 billion in the United …

Swiss Re Corporate Names Aerni as Global Head Casualty, Financial, Professional Lines

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Philippe Aerni as global head of Casualty, Financial & Professional Lines. In this expanded role, Aerni will be responsible for products and global markets for these two lines of business. Based in Zurich, he …

CEO Legrand Exits Brokerslink

Global broking network Brokerslink announced the departure of Jacqueline Legrand as chief executive officer. After six years based in Europe, Legrand has resigned from her position to return to New York to take on a new professional opportunity and reunite …

Gallagher Acquires UK Commercial Broker Pavey Group

Global insurance broker Gallagher has acquired commercial insurance broker Pavey Group Holdings in the southwest UK. With offices in Torquay, Exeter and Holsworthy in Devon, and Highbridge in Somerset, Pavey Group was established in 1971 and has spent more than …

New York Said to Open Investigation into Potential Small-Business Lending Abuse

New York’s attorney general has opened an investigation into potential abuses by finance firms that offer quick money to small businesses nationwide, according to a person familiar with the probe. Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s office is looking into whether merchant …

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