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Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Shook Idaho

An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck north of Boise, Idaho, reportedly causing no major damage or injuries, authorities confirmed. The quake happened at 10:25 a.m. on Monday and was centered about 6.2 miles north of Smiths Ferry, according to the …

Baldwin to Stand Trial in Summer over Deadly New Mexico Movie Set Shooting

A New Mexico judge has set a trial date for Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the 2021 deadly shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The scheduling order calls for jury selection to begin …

People Moves: Hudnall Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Denver Team

Chris Hudnall has joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its Alliant Americas division. Hudnall is based in Denver. Before joining Alliant, Hudnall was vice president at Moreton & Company and worked as an associate producer at Van Gilder …

Southern California Edison to Pay $80M to US Over 2017 Wildfire

Southern California Edison agreed to pay the United States $80 million to cover costs and damages incurred by the U.S. Forest Service from the 2017 Thomas wildfire in California’s Los Padres National Forecast, the Department of Justice said on Monday. …

AM Best Puts Credit Ratings of Casualty Underwriters in Utah Under Review

AM Best placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “b” (Marginal) of Casualty Underwriters Insurance Co. in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ratings have been placed under …

Teens at Washington Trampoline Park Didn’t Receive Breaks, Worked Too Many Hours

Teens working at Sky Zone trampoline park in Vancouver, Washington, did not receive meal breaks, and worked more hours than the law allows during school times, an investigation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries shows. L&I said …

People Moves: C3 Risk & Insurance Services Promotes Shea and Morse

C3 Risk & Insurance Services, headquartered in San Diego, promoted two employees to partner positions within the firm. Doug Shea, construction practice leader, joined C3 in 2021 as its construction practice leader. He previously worked with Barney & Barney and …

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Aspire General in California

AM Best upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good) of Aspire General Insurance Co. in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The outlook of these ratings has …

Hawaii State And County Officials Seeking $1B From Legislature for Maui Recovery

Hawaii state and county officials have requested about $1 billion from the Legislature to help cover Maui wildfire recovery expenses in the near term. Gov. Josh Green’s administration had budgeted $199 million for such expenses but are now expecting they …

ALKEME Acquires Ferrante Insurance Services in California

ALKEME acquired Ferrante Insurance Services in Concord, California. Ferrante Insurance Services specializes in providing commercial risk services to contractors throughout California including general liability, workers’ compensation, business auto and bonds. ALKEME is an insurance agency providing businesses and individuals commercial …

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