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Gen Re Marks a Decade of Helping Wounded Warriors at San Antonio Event

For the past 10 years the Gen Re office in Dallas has been hosting a successful fundraising event in San Antonio for the Wounded Warriors organization. Soldiers who have been seriously wounded while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan have had …

State Sues Gas Pipeline Developer over Pollution Violations in Ohio

Ohio is suing the company building a $4.2 billion natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to Michigan over what it says are numerous water pollution violations during construction. The lawsuit says work on the Rover Pipeline flooded a protected wetland …

Minnesota Sees More than 300 Traffic Deaths so far in 2017

Minnesota has surpassed 300 traffic deaths for the year so far. According to preliminary data, the state Office of Traffic Safety says 309 people have died on Minnesota roads since Jan. 1. Of those deaths, 201 were people in motor …

Flooded Texas Residents Sue over Water Releases During Harvey

More than 120 Southeast Texas residents have signed on to a federal lawsuit alleging that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers illegally took their property when it released water from a reservoir and a dam during Hurricane Harvey flooding their …

3 Workers Injured in Fire on Louisiana State University Campus

A spokeswoman for Louisiana State University says three workers were injured when an “electrical issue” sparked a fire that prompted the evacuation of the university’s law school. LSU spokeswoman Alison Satake says an LSU maintenance worker and two subcontractors were …

Company Wants More Time to Settle Suit Over 13-Year-Old Oil Leak in Gulf

A New Orleans-based company that has failed to stop a 13-year-old oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is asking for more time to negotiate a settlement that could allow it to recover millions of dollars it set aside for …

CNA Adds ‘Get a Quote’ for Small Business Insurance Online Shoppers

Commercial lines insurer CNA has added a “Get a Quote” feature that allows small business owners to receive a quick premium indication for a CNA Connect business owners policy and a workers’ compensation policy online. Get a Quote also provides …

What to Expect for Commercial Insurance Pricing for 2018: WTW’s Marketplace Realities

Commercial insurance buyers should brace for rate increases for 2018 insurance as the industry continues to tally losses following one of the most financially disruptive hurricane seasons in history, according to global insurance advisor Willis Towers Watson. According to WTW’s …

County in Washington Not Negligent in Suit 84-Year Old Juror Who Froze to Death

Local government officials were not negligent in the death of an elderly man who had reported for jury duty and was later found covered with snow outside a Washington state courthouse, jurors ruled. Kay Mita, 84, reported for jury duty …

Utility in California Expecting $200M in Costs for Power Restoration after Fires

A California utility expects costs to be as much as $200 million for restoring power after last month’s devastating wildfires. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that Pacific Gas & Electric Co. chief Jason Wells told investors he will seek …

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