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Earthquakes Rattle Southeast Idaho: USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake has rumbled through southeast Idaho. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The epicenter of the quake was located 11 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, and was …

Western U.S. Wildfires Force Evacuations of Thousands

Wildfires forced thousands to flee their homes across the U.S. West during a sweltering, smoke-shrouded holiday weekend of record heat. The fires caused evacuations in Glacier National Park in Montana and many other parts of the West; compelled crews to …

Pre-Monte Carlo Outlook: Reinsurance Rates to Drop Up to 7.5% Despite Harvey

Global reinsurance rates are likely to fall by up to 7.5 percent at Jan 2018 renewals due to strong competition, despite the impact of Hurricane Harvey, ratings agencies said on Tuesday. Reinsurers, which help insurers shoulder the burden of large …

Florida in State of Emergency as Category 5 Hurricane Irma Threatens

Florida declared a state of emergency before a possible hurricane strike after Irma strengthened to become a Category 5 storm on its approach to the Caribbean. Irma’s maximum winds rose as high as 175 miles an hour (280 kilometers an …

New York’s BOLT Solutions Hires Temple as Managing Director

BOLT Solutions Inc., a New York-headquartered provider of an online distribution and customer support platform for the property and casualty insurance industry, has hired Tom Temple as managing director of business development. In this role, Temple will work to identify …

Federal Officials Recommend Fining New Jersey Transit System

A federal inspector has recommended imposing a fine on New Jersey’s public transportation system as it falls behind on installing a mandatory safety system. A Federal Railroad Administration inspection report on June 12, reviewed by The Record, recommended federal officials …

Two Charged in Scheme Selling Pennsylvania Driver’s Licenses

An employee at Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation granted driving privileges to more than 30 people without requiring them to show proper documents or take driving tests under a bribery scheme that netted him nearly $14,000, federal prosecutors said. Prosecutors said …

Hurricane Harvey Puts Pressure on Regional Insurers in Texas, Says A.M. Best

Losses anticipated from Hurricane Harvey are unlikely to exceed the top reinsurance limits of insurers writing business in Texas, according to new Best’s Special Report, titled, “Texas Insurers Expected to Withstand Losses from Hurricane Harvey.” Over the past several years, …

Texas Deputy Insurance Commissioner Brady Retires

Texas Department of Insurance Deputy Commissioner for Agency Affairs Kevin Brady has retired effective Aug. 31, after 33 years with the agency. As deputy commissioner for Agency Affairs, Brady oversaw government relations and strategic planning. He also served as an …

AGCS Expands Terrorism, Political Violence Coverage for U.S. Businesses

Allianz Group’s specialist corporate insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has launched coverage for U.S. businesses when faced with loss related to terrorism and political violence both at home and overseas. Specifically, AGCS provides customizable protection beyond coverage provided …

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