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People Moves: Banks Joins Alliant in California as EVP

Tyler Banks joined Alliant Insurance Services as executive vice president, Alliant Private Client. Banks previously served as North America practice leader, president and CEO, personal lines at WTW. Alliant is based in Irvine, Calif.,

Avalanche Killed 1, Injured 3 at Popular California Ski Resort

An avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, sweeping up four people and killing one, as a major storm with snow and gusty winds moved into the region, authorities …

California Proposal to Ban Youth Tackle Football Clears Legislative Hurdle

California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under 12 to reduce brain injuries gained ground this week in the Legislature but still face a very long field and a clock that is ticking. Though it was a …

Report: New Mexico, Alaska Among Safest States for Older Drivers

New Mexico and Alaska are among the safest states for older drivers, a new report shows. Research carried out by personal injury law firm Bader Scott analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from 2017 to 2021 to identify states …

Family of Arizona Professor Killed on Campus Reaches Multimillion-Dollar Deal

The family of a University of Arizona professor who was fatally shot on campus in the fall of 2022 has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement with the school, attorneys for the man’s wife and sons said. A statement by the law …

Two California Cities Among Most Likely to Experience Flood Damage

Two California cities made the list of cities most likely to experience flood damage in a new study. Stockton and Sacramento were among the most likely to experience flood damage based on data from the 200 largest cities in the …

Blizzard Knocked out Power and Closed Highways and Ski Resorts in Oregon and Washington

A blizzard pounded mountainous areas of Oregon and Washington on Tuesday, knocking out power and prompting the closure of highways and ski resorts. The Washington Department of Transportation closed two mountain passes: U.S. Route 2, which goes through Stevens Pass, …

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Members of Enumclaw in Washington

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company and Enumclaw Property & Casualty Insurance …

California Man Gets Prison for False Sex Assault Claims in $100M Suit Against Hollywood Executives

A California man was sentenced to four years in prison for seeking to win a $100 million lawsuit by making false sexual assault claims against Hollywood executives. Rovier Carrington, 34, of Los Angeles was sentenced in Manhattan federal court after …

Noguchi & Associates in Hawaii Adds to Benefits with Retirement Plan Services

Noguchi & Associates launched its Ori-gen Retirement Plan Services for its Hawaii client base. The service expands upon the establishment of Ori-gen Retirement Plan Services announced in February 2023. Noguchi & Associates will now offer services such as company-sponsored retirement …

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