After a bit of a rocky start, law enforcement officials and prosecutors around the state say they’re now running into few problems with Wyoming’s new mandatory DUI (driving under the influence) testing law. Since July 1, police officers have been …
Wisconsin-based United Heartland has appointed Steve Zacj as regional director for the company’s Chicago office. Zacj recently joined United Heartland and is responsible for the operation of United Heartland’s Chicago regional office located in Itasca, Ill. Zacj came to United …
Jay-Z may have 99 problems, but missing workers’ comp insurance payments isn’t one of them. The judgement against the rapper and the court-ordered $18,000 fine will be vacated in a few days, according to a report from New York Post. …
Arizona-based national insurer Nautilus Insurance Group announced two promotions. Raymond J. Hall has been promoted to vice president of marketing. Hall joined Nautilus in 2009, most recently serving as assistant vice president for underwriting Central region. His background includes underwriting …
The city of New Orleans has agreed to pay $25,000 to settle a federal lawsuit that accused police of ignoring a woman’s complaint that her ex-husband threatened her two weeks before he killed her and a friend, a spokesman for …
Willis North America is rebranding its Executive Risks Practice as FINEX North America, which mirrors the name of its global management liability unit, FINEX Global. New York-based FINEX North America specializes in directors and officers, networks, fiduciary, employment practices and …
Glatfelter Program Managers, a program business division of Glatfelter Insurance Group in York, Penn., acquired senior living and religious organizations programs from Bunker Hill Underwriters Agency in Houston. The senior living book consists of all lines (except workers’ compensation) for …
The MEMIC Group, a workers’ compensation insurer headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Jeff Funk to the position of assistant vice president. MEMIC said Funk played an integral role in MEMIC’s expansion in southern New England and New York. In his …
Woodbury, N.Y.-based Sterling & Sterling appointed industry veteran Leslie Nylund as president of the insurance brokerage. Nylund will be responsible for the firm’s operations, including sales, employee benefits, client services and senior carrier relationships. She will also oversee field offices …
Itasca, Ill.-headquartered insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Capital Bauer Insurance Agency in Albany, N.Y. The companies did not disclose terms of the transaction. Founded in 1957, Capital Bauer Insurance Agency is a retail insurance broker providing …
