Ohio News

Irle Joins Hylant as National Captive Risk Practice Group Leader

Toledo, Ohio-based insurance brokerage firm, Hylant, announced that industry veteran William D. (Kip) Irle has joined the company as captive risk practice leader. Irle is a 20-year veteran of the insurance industry. He previously served in national and global positions …

Idaho Company Recalling Beef, Pork And Chicken

A southwestern Idaho company is recalling 33,500 pounds of fully cooked meat and poultry products because of possible bacterial contamination. The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Saturday that Boise-based B and D Foods is …

Ohio Joins States Tracking Arsonists on Registries

Ohio is joining the few states that require convicted arsonists to register with authorities, hoping it will help solve more cases, deter repeat offenses and prevent deaths and property damage. The new law will require people convicted of arson-related offenses …

King Joins HORAN as Health Management Leader

Cincinnati, Ohio-based employee benefits and financial services consulting organization, HORAN, has added Carol King as its health management leader. King works directly with clients to create customized wellness plans built around their specific organizational and employee needs. King comes to …

Ohio Expands List of Approved Medical Providers for Injured Workers

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced it has expanded the list of providers who can treat injured workers and strengthened certification requirements for those providers Rules that took effect at the BWC on Jan. 1 add a number …

Allstate Adding 136 New Jobs in Ohio

Allstate says it’s planning to add 136 new jobs in Ohio. The insurance company said that it plans to appoint 12 new insurance-agency owners in Columbus and hire 36 licensed sales representatives for new and existing agencies in the region. …

National Interstate Launches New Fuel Distribution Insurance Program

National Interstate Insurance Co., a Richfield, Ohio-based provider of transportation insurance, announced that effective Jan. 1, 2013, it will complement its long-standing captive fuel distribution business by offering a new traditional insurance program. The new fuel distribution program will focus …

The Griffith Foundation Awards $22K-Plus in Scholarships

The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation, based in Columbus, Ohio, awarded $22,750 in scholarships to 22 students at six colleges and universities. The scholarships support students studying risk management, insurance or actuarial science. The Griffith Foundation offers scholarships to encourage undergraduate …

Ohio Law Would Increase Auto Insurance Requirement

A new law approved by Ohio lawmakers would raise the minimum amount of car insurance motorists are required to carry. WBNS-TV reports that both the Ohio House and Senate passed bills that would raise minimum coverages. For example, the state …

Arson Registry Compromise Clears Ohio Legislature

Convicted arsonists in Ohio would be required to register with local sheriffs under a bill headed to the governor’s desk. Gov. John Kasich plans to sign it. The legislation creates a statewide registry of arsonists and requires them to register …