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Trans Worker Says Texas-Based Railroad Wouldn’t Promote Her

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A former BNSF worker who was named one of the railroad’s employees of the year in 2021 for her work in supporting LGBTQ+ workers is now suing the railroad where she worked for 30 years, saying …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires RHP General Agency in Texas

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. subsidiary Risk Placement Services Inc. acquired Houston, Texas-based RHP General Agency Inc. Greg Vanek and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Russell Duffey, head of RPS’ program administration division. …

Chemicals Company Agrees to $75K Settlement Over Hazardous Pollutants at Louisiana Plant

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a settlement with Evonik Corporation that will reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and other hazardous air pollutants by 5.6 tons per year from a facility in Reserve, St. John the Baptist Parish, …

Louisiana Dept. of Insurance: $92M in Payouts Collected in 2022

Louisiana Commissioner Jim Donelon announced the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) helped consumers collect over $92.3 million in payouts in addition to the original amounts offered by insurance companies in 2022. The additional money is the result of consumers filing …

Texas Windstorm Insurance Group Getting Update on Cat Funding for 2023 Season

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors will meet at the Austin Marriott South on May 23 at 9 a.m. In addition to the TWIA board’s consideration of routine association updates, the board will receive an update on reinsurance …

Tornado Hit South Texas Near The Gulf Coast, Damaging Dozens of Homes

One person was killed and a curfew was imposed after a powerful tornado tore through a community near the southern tip of Texas before dawn Saturday, damaging dozens of residences and knocking down power lines, authorities said. At least 10 …

Texas Mutual Awards $1M in Grants to 10 Colleges

Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced it is awarding $1 million in grants to 10 colleges across Texas to fund workplace safety courses for business owners, employees and the general public. Texas Mutual began its commitment to supporting safety education at …

Port Arthur, Texas Refinery to Pay $1.4M Settlement Over Clean Air Act Violation

Texas Attorney General Ken announced a $1.4 million settlement in an environmental enforcement action against a Port Arthur refinery operated by TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (“TotalEnergies”). The Port Arthur refinery violated the Texas Clean Air Act while emitting …

Texas Shell Refinery Unit Had History of Malfunctions Before Fire

The units at a Houston-area Shell refinery that caught fire on Friday repeatedly malfunctioned in recent years without action from Texas regulators. Since the start of 2022, the British oil giant reported at least four malfunctions at one olefins unit …

People Moves: BevCap Names Raun Director of Client Consulting; Spot Names Goy CEO

BevCap Management Names Raun Director of Client Consulting BevCap Management, LLC has named Ben Raun to its team as director of client consulting. Raun has 15 years of experience in property and casualty claims, risk management consulting and customer stewardship …

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