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Archive: August 2022

Gabby Petito’s Family Plans to File Utah Lawsuit Alleging Police Failed Her
Insurance Journal | August 9, 2022
Gabby Petito’s Family Plans to File Utah Lawsuit Alleging Police Failed Her
Gabby Petito’s family this week notified Utah officials of plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her …
Jeff Nelson Appointed as Texas Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation
Insurance Journal | August 9, 2022
Jeff Nelson Appointed as Texas Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Nelson as the Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. TDI’s Division of Workers’ Compensation regulates the workers’ compensation …
When Logging Insurance Got Tough in Pacific Northwest, Firm Got Going with Its Own Program
Insurance Journal | August 9, 2022
When Logging Insurance Got Tough in Pacific Northwest, Firm Got Going with Its Own Program
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That might be the most apropos slogan for Axe Insurance Group. The logging industry may be about as tough of a business as one will find. Not only is it well-known …
Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let it Happen
Insurance Journal | August 9, 2022
Seven Years of Sex Abuse: How Mormon Officials Let it Happen
MJ was a tiny, black-haired girl, just 5 years old, when her father admitted to his bishop that he was sexually abusing her. The father, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an admitted pornography …
Sills Named CapSpecialty CEO as Sennott Steps Down
Insurance Journal | August 5, 2022
Sills Named CapSpecialty CEO as Sennott Steps Down
CapSpecialty, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation, said Jack Sennott is stepping down from his roles as CEO, president and chair, effective August 31. Alleghany has named Adam Sills, currently CapSpecialty’s head of specialty underwriting, as president and CEO. “Over …
Alliant Response to Gallagher Poaching Suit: Female Employees Left Due to Poor Treatment
Insurance Journal | August 5, 2022
Alliant Response to Gallagher Poaching Suit: Female Employees Left Due to Poor Treatment
Alliant Insurance Services fired back at rival Arthur J. Gallagher in response to a request from Gallagher for a temporary restraining order against Alliant, accusing Gallagher of “rampant sexism, discrimination, and unfair treatment of women.” The request for a restraining …
Seattle Ending COVID Hazard Pay for Grocery Store Workers
Insurance Journal | August 5, 2022
Seattle Ending COVID Hazard Pay for Grocery Store Workers
The Seattle City Council has voted to end COVID-19 hazard pay for grocery store workers. The Seattle Times reports the council voted 5-2 on Tuesday, with Councilmembers Lisa Herbold and Teresa Mosqueda absent, to repeal a policy passed in early …
Surveillance, Posts Lead to Arrest of California Mechanic for Workers’ Comp Fraud
Insurance Journal | August 5, 2022
Surveillance, Posts Lead to Arrest of California Mechanic for Workers’ Comp Fraud
Richard James McGee, 47, of San Bernardino, California, was arraigned today on two felony counts of workers’ compensation insurance fraud after a California Department of Insurance investigation found he allegedly misrepresented injuries to his employer in order to receive more …