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Report: Air Ambulance Crew Administered Drug to Balloon Pilot After Arizona Crash That Killed 4

Authorities trying to determine whether drugs were involved in a fatal hot air ballon crash in Arizona released an amended autopsy report stating an anesthetic was administered to the pilot by an air ambulance company while he was being transported …

Farmworker Who Survived Mass Shooting at California Mushroom Farm Sues Company

A migrant farmworker who survived a mass shooting last year at a Northern California mushroom farm has filed a lawsuit against the farm and one of its owners, saying they failed to keep him safe from the colleague who authorities …

Descartes Labs Acquires Geosite in California

Descartes Labs acquired all of the operating assets of Geosite, a Palo Alto, Califorina-based SaaS provider of geospatial intelligence to property/casualty insurance companies. Rachel Olney, CEO of Geosite, will be leading the insurance technology business within Descartes Labs Inc. Geosite, …

Hurricane-Force Winds Leave 150,000 Without Power in Colorado

More than 150,000 Xcel Energy Inc. customers in Colorado are without electricity amid hurricane-force winds — and some may not get power back until Monday. Those affected include about 55,000 customers who had their power cut preemptively by the utility …

California Labor Commissioner Reaches $2M Settlement with Restaurant

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reached a $2 million settlement against Pearl B-Star Inc., DBA Lin’s Fusion for underpaying 32 workers. Pearl B-Star violated state labor laws governing recordkeeping, payroll timekeeping and cash pay without wage statements, according to the …

Report: $2.1B Loss if Noneconomic Damage Caps Removed in Colorado

A report from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association estimates a proposal to remove the noneconomic damage caps in Colorado would result in a $2.1 billion annual loss in state GDP and 15,500 jobs. …

PURE Expanding High Value Homeowners Coverage into Western States

PURE Specialty Exchange, the specialty surplus lines insurance carrier providing PURE members and high net worth families with services for their complex exposures, has expanded its high value homeowners coverage to six additional states. The expansion includes: Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, …

Arrowhead Launching Commercial Auto Product in California

Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Inc. in California launched a new commercial auto product. Arrowhead’s Commercial Auto is available to California customers in construction-related industries. The program includes: Contractor/construction risks. Target premium range of $2,500 to $50,000 in total premium. California …

Hub International Acquires Pollock Insurance in Washington

Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Pollock Insurance Inc. Andrea Pollock Wood, the firm’s owner, and the Pollock Insurance team, will join Hub Northwest. Pollock Insurance will be referred to as Pollock Insurance, Inc., a Hub International company. Established …

People Moves: Co Named WCF COO; Spera Joins Alliant as SVP in Real Estate Specialty

WCF Insurance Promotes Co to Chief Operating Officer WCF Insurance promoted Janice Co to chief operating officer. Co will play a part in the strategic evolution, overseeing day-to-day operations across the organization. Co joined WCF in 2022 as the senior …

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