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Parents Win $10.5M Verdict in Dallas ‘Monster Truck’ Death

The parents of a 23-year-old woman killed when she was struck by a “monster truck” in a Dallas “gentlemen’s club” parking lot have won a $10.5 million civil verdict against the driver and the club. A Dallas civil jury reached …

Align General Adds Stone as Senior Casualty Underwriter in Dallas

Align General Insurance Agency Inc. (Align) announced that Bob Stone has joined the company as vice president, specialty commercial division. He is based in Dallas, Texas. Stone will underwrite and market commercial contractor’s insurance through selected wholesalers on behalf of …

Wilson to Advise Lockton Clients on Property Claims

Lockton Companies has named Sheri Wilson as national property claim director to advise Lockton clients on complex property insurance claims. She is based in the insurance broker’s Dallas, Texas, office and serves as an expert resource for all of Lockton’s …

McClure Named Managing Director at Wells Fargo Insurance Southwest

Wells Fargo Insurance — part of Wells Fargo & Co. — named Howard McClure regional managing director for its Southwest operations. He is based in Dallas and reports to Kevin Kenny, head of Wells Fargo’s Insurance Brokerage and Consulting group. …

Thieves Stealing 3rd Row Seats From Dallas SUVs

Police in a wealthy Texas enclave are reporting a rash of SUV break-ins in which thieves are stealing third-row seats. University Park police urge SUV owners to park in their garages and lock the seats down with cables. Police say …

CRC|Crump Adds Wright in Dallas as Associate Broker

CRC|Crump announced that Delia Wright has joined its Dallas office as a property/casualty associate broker. Wright’s responsibilities will include underwriting MGA business and brokering for general commercial lines. Prior to CRC|Crump, Wright held positions with American Underwriting Managers, Swett & …

Police: Naked Man Crashes Through Texas Mall

Police say a naked man crashed a pickup truck into a Dallas mall, then drove over a few kiosks before stopping to try on clothes. Dallas police were called to the Southwest Center Mall around 7:30 a.m. on July 13. …

Roach Howard Smith & Barton Adds Schickling in Employee Benefits Division

Chris Schickling has joined Dallas-based Roach Howard Smith & Barton as a sales executive in the agency’s Employee Benefits Division. Formerly a captain in the United States Marine Corps, Schickling is a decorated combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom I, …

Dallas Area Pummeled with Baseball Size Hail

Portions of Dallas along with surrounding cities were hit with large hail and high winds on June 13 causing damage to vehicles, homes and businesses. Baseball size hail was reported in east Dallas and Grand Prairie, while golf ball size …

Cadwallader Joins IMA Inc.’s Employee Benefits Division

IMA Inc. announced that Leisha Cadwallader joined IMA as vice president of employee benefits in its Dallas office. Cadwallader is charged with growing IMA’s employee benefits presence in the Dallas market. As a former senior human resources executive, Cadwallader counsels …