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Jury Awards Oregon Woman $18.6M Over Credit Report

A federal jury in Oregon has awarded $18.6 million to a woman who spent two years unsuccessfully trying to get Equifax Information Services to fix major mistakes on her credit report. The Oregonian reported that the award is likely to …

State Farm Targets NV Energy for Subrogation Over Reno Wildfire

State Farm Insurance plans to seek action against NV Energy for claims stemming from a November 2011 wildfire in Reno, Nev. sparked by arcing power lines. The wind-whipped fire destroyed 26 homes and damaged 17. It also caused about $7.6 …

Tropical Storm Flossie May Become First to Hit Hawaii Since 1992

Tropical Storm Flossie, which may become the first such system to hit Hawaii in 21 years, closed ports as it pounded parts of the state with “dangerous” surf. The storm, with top sustained winds of 50 miles (80 kilometers) per …

Texas Woman Seeks $1M After Slipping on Nut Shells

A Texas woman wants $1 million in damages from a steakhouse known for letting patrons throw peanut shells on the floor after she says she slipped and fell on the droppings. Amelia Tijerina says she suffered physical pain, mental anguish …

Marsh Names Tobin as CEO, Private Client Services

Marsh has appointed Kevin Tobin to be CEO of its Private Client Services (PCS).Currently chief operating officer of Marsh’s Insurance Services Businesses (ISB) unit, he will assume the role on August 1. Tobin will be responsible for leading this business, …

Christian Health Program Medi-Share Back in Business in Kentucky

A Christian health program is back in operation in Kentucky, paying medical bills for churchgoers who pledge not to smoke, drink or engage in sex outside of marriage. Christian Care Ministry President Tony Meggs said Friday that Kentucky residents have …

New Jersey Flood Victims Face Difficult Buyout Decision

Bob and Pat Smith have seen many floods in their 47 years on Water Street, but none as severe as in Superstorm Sandy. Last year’s storm waters rose halfway up their front door and left a debris field of mud …

Probe: Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J. Paid Too Much for Insurance

An internal investigation has found the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey paid millions of dollars in excessive insurance premiums for construction projects. Chief investigator Michael Nestor tells The Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J., the agency is looking at …

Ex-Penn State Officials Hearing Revives Sandusky Abuse Case

Ex-Pennsylvania State University President Graham Spanier and two other former officials will be in a court hearing today on whether they must stand trial for hiding information tied to the Jerry Sandusky sexual-abuse scandal. Spanier, former Athletic Director Timothy Curley …

Allianz, QBE Have Largest Exposures to Spain Train Crash

Germany’s Allianz and Australian group QBE bear the bulk of the insurance liability from this week’s fatal train crash in northwest Spain, according to sources at the companies. While Allianz’s Spanish subsidiary covers a compulsory personal accident policy for Spain’s …

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