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USI Says Lockton, Former Team Leader Poached Workers, Harmed Client Relations
Insurance Journal | April 18, 2025
USI Says Lockton, Former Team Leader Poached Workers, Harmed Client Relations
USI Insurance Services, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has filed suit against a former sales team leader and another powerhouse broker, Lockton, accusing them of poaching employees and harming client relationships. Elisia Hahnenberg, who began her career …
Federal Judge Blocks Labor Department From Enforcing DEI Ban for Contractors
Insurance Journal | April 18, 2025
Federal Judge Blocks Labor Department From Enforcing DEI Ban for Contractors
A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the U.S. Department of Labor from requiring government contractors and grant recipients to certify they do not operate any diversity, equity and inclusion programs that run afoul of anti-discrimination …
Major Florida Grower to Build New Home Development After Ending Citrus Operations
Insurance Journal | April 18, 2025
Major Florida Grower to Build New Home Development After Ending Citrus Operations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — One of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre (1,200 hectare) community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it was abandoning its citrus-growing operations at the end of this year’s season. Alico, …
Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River With Multiple Fatalities
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River With Multiple Fatalities
A sightseeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six people on board, the latest in a string of incidents in recent months that has rattled confidence in US aviation safety. “At this time, all six victims …
People Moves: Markel Promotes Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and Terrorism; BHSI Promotes Kidd to Newly Created Role of Head of Underwriting in Europe
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
People Moves: Markel Promotes Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and Terrorism; BHSI Promotes Kidd to Newly Created Role of Head of Underwriting in Europe
Markel Promotes Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and Terrorism Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., announced that Matthew Brooke has been promoted to senior underwriter, War and Terrorism, effective immediately. Reporting to Chloe Gordge, head of War …
$5 Million Recovered for Union Hit by Spoofed Email
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
$5 Million Recovered for Union Hit by Spoofed Email
The Department of Justice recently recovered approximately $5.3 million for a union hit by a business email compromise (BEC) scheme. The judgment was the result of a civil forfeiture complaint filed by the United States in June 2024 seeking the …
Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Faces $262K Fine for Failing to Protect Employees
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
Wisconsin Roofing Contractor Faces $262K Fine for Failing to Protect Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Wisconsin roofing contractor Bacilio Rios Almanza for failing to protect employees atop a residential roof from fatal fall hazards in Appleton in September 2024. After its investigation, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health …
Markets/Coverages: The Hanover, Hagerty Partner to Provide Collector Car Protection
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
Markets/Coverages: The Hanover, Hagerty Partner to Provide Collector Car Protection
The Hanover Insurance Group announced a collaboration with Hagerty to provide specialized insurance for classic cars. Hanover Collector Car, powered by Hagerty, combines the total account protection The Hanover is known for with Hagerty’s expertise in collector vehicle claims and …
Rising Civil Unrest, Political Violence Remain Top 10 Risk for Global Businesses: Allianz
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
Rising Civil Unrest, Political Violence Remain Top 10 Risk for Global Businesses: Allianz
Soaring levels of civil unrest and political violence are a key concern for businesses of all sizes as well as their insurers, according to report published by Allianz Commercial. The impact of civil unrest or strikes, riots and civil commotion …
California Bill Seeks to Beef up Consumer Privacy Protections for Insurance
Insurance Journal | April 10, 2025
California Bill Seeks to Beef up Consumer Privacy Protections for Insurance
A new bill introduced in California aims to increase transparency and accountability in California’s insurance market by bolstering consumer privacy protections and establishing a privacy rights framework for insurance licensees and their third-party service providers. Senate Bill 354, the Insurance …