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Connecticut Group Sues over Damage Caused by Implosion

The Knights of Columbus alleges in a new lawsuit that the city of New Haven, Connecticut and its contractors are liable for more than $1 million in damage to the group’s museum and headquarters caused by the implosion of the …

It Figures

$5.9 Million Fined levied by Connecticut officials against a man who runs businesses paying for hole-in-one prizes on behalf of clients. The state Insurance Department says Kevin Kolenda’s businesses equated to illegally offering insurance without a license. The state says …

Specter of Danger Surrounds Cell Phones in Cars

Earlier this month, lawmakers in Maine and Delaware said they would consider restrictions on drivers’ cell phone use, but a national safety group says that the only sufficient limit to guarantee safety is a complete ban on the devices for …

New Markets

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Liberty Mutual Drops Direct Sales to Middle Market Businesses; Puts Faith in Independent Agents

Liberty Mutual Group is throwing in the towel on direct distribution of insurance to middle market businesses. Since it couldn’t beat independent agents and brokers — who dominate sales in this segment — Liberty Mutual has decided to join them. …

Toner Joins Lockton’s New Boston Office

The Lockton Cos. has expanded its Northeast operations by adding turnaround expert Michael Toner to its new Boston office Toner is a leading expert on the insurance issues faced by companies in turnaround and restructuring. He works closely with turnaround …

Willis HRH Announces New Executive Appointments

Willis HRH, the North American unit of Willis Group Holdings, announced a series of senior leadership appointments that the company says will drive growth and innovation in key areas of its retail brokerage business. With the merger of Willis and …

Nebraska Could Be Next State for Fire-Safe Cigarette Law

Nebraska has fallen out of the mainstream when it comes to smoking-related laws, but that could change. Thirty-seven states have passed laws requiring that all cigarettes sold in their states be fire-safe. Nebraska is not among them, but the state …

North Dakota Republican Seeks Fines to Curb Driving While Texting

North Dakota Rep. Lawrence Klemin recalls the driver who pulled alongside him at a stoplight recently, eyes down, thumbs frantically working a tiny keyboard that was propped on the steering wheel. “When the stoplight changed to green, they took off, …

Connecticut Group Sues over Damage Caused by Implosion

The Knights of Columbus alleges in a new lawsuit that the city of New Haven, Connecticut and its contractors are liable for more than $1 million in damage to the group’s museum and headquarters caused by the implosion of the …