Grand Rapids News

Looting Not Included in Grand Rapids’ Estimated $448K in Protest Damage

Officials in a western Michigan city are estimating $448,000 in damage was caused during protests over the death of George Floyd that turned violent last weekend. The estimate by Grand Rapids is preliminary and is for damage to public and …

Kluting Joins Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services in Michigan

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc., the U.S. retail property/casualty brokerage division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has hired Steve Kluting in its Grand Rapids, Mich., office. In his new role as area vice president for Gallagher’s food …

Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Redesign Grand River Floodwalls

Grand Rapids, Mich., is redesigning its flood protection system along the Grand River after years of resistance to calls by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to boost floodwalls. The Grand Rapids Press reports the city is studying 16 sites along …

Michigan Renters to Split $500K Settlement in Harassment Suit

At least 13 women will share a more than $500,000 settlement after a federal lawsuit said a Grand Rapids, Mich., apartment manager sexually harassed tenants. A judge approved the settlement with the entities that own and operate Alger Meadows Apartments …

Improvements Planned for Flood Walls in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Mich., plans to spend $4.2 million to repair and improve its floodwall system, after engineers identified weaknesses exposed by a storm last spring that flooded the Grand River threatened to swamp the city. The river came close to …

Michigan Landlord Sentenced to 55 Years in Arson Case

A 74-year-old West Michigan landlord convicted of arson and other charges in a case involving insurance fraud has been sentenced to 55 years in prison. A federal court jury in Grand Rapids earlier this year convicted Gerald Singer of charges …

Aon Expands Grand Rapids, Michigan Office

Insurance broker Aon plc announced an expansion of its Grand Rapids, Mich., office, with the addition of Jennifer Adkins, Christine Bill, Mike Burdo, Jamee Burel, Andrew Disselkoen, Sarah Gass, Sarah Gedeon and Lisa Kiley. Bill and Gass will serve as …

Marsh Names Jones Head of Grand Rapids, Michigan Office

Insurance broker Marsh announced that Bob Jones, a 28-year veteran of the insurance industry, has been named head of its Grand Rapids, Mich., office. In his new role, Jones is responsible for ensuring that Marsh delivers superior advisory and transactional …

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Agency

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Agency, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1986, Charter Lakes operates as a retail property/casualty insurance broker, program administrator and managing …