Owners of a Miami roofing company have been accused of concealing nearly $1.2 million in payroll on their workers’ compensation policy renewal application in an alleged attempt to illegally lower their premium costs, according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. …
J. Craig Collins has joined Insurance Designers of America, LLC and will take over for Dick Schuettner, who will retire March 31. In his role, Collins will direct general business development including creating strategic business initiatives and expanding sales and …
CAL Insurance & Associates Inc. has named Aletha Coffey an account manager on its commercial lines team. Coffey was previously a commercial account executive with GS Insurance Solutions. She was a marketing representative for BizInsure before that. CAL Insurance is …
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has approved the first surety bond program for the cannabis industry in the California. Continental Heritage Insurance Co. is the first insurer in the state to be approved to offer surety bonds for the cannabis …
Oklahoma state Sen. Bill Brown will serve as the chair of the Senate’s Pensions, Retirement and Insurance Committee for the 2018 legislative session. Other members of the committee are Vice Chair Marty Quinn, Sen. James Leewright, Sen. Lonnie Paxton, Sen. …
A historic building has collapsed in Ohio, leading officials to close nearby businesses until it is stabilized or torn down. Medina Fire Chief Bob Painter says the back canopy of the three-story Medina building collapsed Sunday during the town’s Ice …
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’ll call a special legislative session to address reimbursement rates for pharmacies and to amend the state’s open container law if there is consensus among lawmakers on the proposals. Legislative leaders have asked for a …
Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, is now offering specialized coverage beyond what is typically covered in a standard business owner policy for pet-focused businesses including: Kennels and daycare Pet groomers Pet trainers Veterinarians and pet hospitals Pet stores Pet food …
Wisconsin lawmakers have tweaked a federal price insurance program following criticism from dairy farmers. The Margin Protection Program for Dairy allows farmers to buy insurance that pays out when the cost to produce milk becomes too close to milk’s selling …
3M Co. has settled a lawsuit with Minnesota’s Attorney General Lori Swanson for $850 million, putting an end to eight years of litigation over a former Scotchgard ingredient that got into the state’s drinking water. The funds will be used …
