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Michigan Commission: Investigate LGBT Discrimination Claims Despite AG’s Opinion

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission has directed an agency to continue investigating complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, days after the state attorney general declared the basis for the probes to be invalid because state law …

K&K Launches Program for Aerial Attractions

K&K Insurance Group, Inc. has launched a new program in conjunction with Hibbs-Hallmark & Company offering insurance designed specifically for aerial attractions such as zip lines operators, canopy tours, ropes/challenge courses and aerial adventure parks. No prior appointment or agreement …

Heavy Rainstorm Damaged New Mexico Homes, Infrastructure

Raging waters from the Santa Fe River and arroyos have caused damage to Santa Fe, N.M. homes, city facilities and infrastructure following a heavy rainstorm. More than 3 inches of rainfall were reported in some areas of northern Santa Fe …

Colorado Cleaning Up After Mudslides, Flooding

People in southern Colorado are cleaning up after heavy rain triggered mudslides and flooding and hail piled up like snow. Residents and businesses in Manitou Springs near Colorado Springs were told to evacuate because of Monday’s rain. Flood sirens were …

California Governor Taking PG&E Closer to Fire Law Changes

California utility giants PG&E Corp. and Edison International are one step closer to changing a state law that has exposed them to billions of dollars in wildfire liabilities. Late Tuesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a bill that would require …

Ascot Creates U.S. Trade Credit Division; Hires Collins, Barrett to Lead

Bermuda-based specialty insurer Ascot has created a trade credit insurance division with the appointments of Doug Collins as executive vice president of Trade Credit and Anthony Barrett as senior vice president of Trade Credit. Collins, who will lead all aspects …

Chubb Q2’s Results Reflect Continued P/C Pricing Momentum

Chubb has a very good second quarter in both underwriting and investments, reporting net income of $1,294 million compared with $1,305 million for the same quarter last year. P/C net premiums written increased 5.6 percent to $7.5 billion and global …

A.M. Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Clearwater Select Insurance Company

A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of a+ to Clearwater Select Insurance Company, an insurance company based in Stamford, Conn., that specializes in auto, home, life and business insurance. …

The Maryland Insurance Administration Continues Efforts to Stop Insurance Fraud

In the first half of 2018, Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) investigations led to the criminal prosecution of 12 people for committing insurance fraud and the issuance of 25 civil fraud orders. These enforcement efforts resulted in a combined total of …

Burns & Wilcox Hires Cunningham to New York City Office

Burns & Wilcox, a wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, has hired Jeffrey R. Cunningham to its New York City office as a senior broker in its Environmental Insurance practice. Cunningham previously served in leadership roles at American Risk Management …

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