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Growing Number of Typhus Cases Being Found in Texas

Texas is seeing a growing number of cases of typhus, a disease that was thought to be almost eradicated in the U.S. Texas Department of State Health Services data show there were more than 360 typhus cases in the state …

Fracking-Related Water Problems Raise Issues in West Texas

A West Texas land baron and oilman is on the verge of pumping 5.4 million gallons of water a day from far under the desert mountains here and piping it 60 miles to the nation’s most bountiful oil field, the …

Family of Man Who Died In Texas Jail Lobby Sue

The wife and mother of a Texas man who died after a struggle with deputies in the Dallas County jail lobby filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force by four deputies and lack of training by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. …

U.S. Risk Announces Acquisition of Strategic Insurance Underwriters

Dallas, TX, July 26, 2017—U.S. Risk Insurance Group, LLC, the nation’s fifth largest Property and Casualty wholesaler, announced today that it has acquired Strategic Insurance Underwriters, a specialist Trucking MGA and Broker. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, Strategic Insurance Underwriters has …

U.S. Risk Insurance Group, LLC Announces the Acquisition of IMS London American

Dallas, TX, July 10, 2017— U.S. Risk Insurance Group, LLC, the nation’s fifth largest Property & Casualty wholesaler, announced today that it has acquired IMS London American Brokerage and Underwriting Services and has named Larry Mennes President of its contract …

Independent Agents Get a Great Big Thank You from Superior Access

Our Way to Thank and Give Back to the Independent Agent Austin, TX – June 27, 2017 – Superior Access, the Ultimate Online Market Tool for the Independent Agent, is excited to announce the 50 Days of Independents Sweepstakes! One …

Matthew McCampbell Joins U.S. Risk, LLC as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development

Dallas, TX, June 7, 2017 – Matthew McCampbell has joined the U.S. Risk, LLC team as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development. McCampbell will be primarily responsible for heading up all acquisition activity as the company continues its …

Encore Special Risks Launches Texas Preferred Homeowners Program on Spinnaker Paper

Richardson, TX, January 30, 2017- Encore Special Risks, LLC and Spinnaker Insurance Company have launched a new Texas Preferred Homeowners HO-B program, making superior quality coverage available to homeowners in catastrophe exposed areas of the state. Encore is partnering with …

1.8 Million Western U.S. Homes at Extreme or High Wildfire Risk, Report Shows

Things haven’t gone as bad as they could have so far in 2016 coming off last year’s record-setting wildfire season in the Western U.S., according to a report out today detailing wildfire risks to properties in the Western U.S. The …

Worldwide Facilities Hires Matt Donovan as AVP at Dallas Office

Dallas, TX, July 13, 2016 – Worldwide Facilities is pleased to announce that Matt Donovan, RPLU, has joined its team as Assistant Vice President in the Dallas, Texas office. Prior to joining Worldwide Facilities, Donovan served as National Underwriting and …