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T-Mobile Investigating Data Breach Involving 37 Million Accounts
Insurance Journal | January 20, 2023
T-Mobile Investigating Data Breach Involving 37 Million Accounts
U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile said on Thursday it was investigating a data breach involving 37 million postpaid and prepaid accounts and that it expected to incur significant costs related to the incident. The company said it identified malicious activity on …
OSHA Says Amazon.com Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards
Insurance Journal | January 20, 2023
OSHA Says Amazon.com Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards
A U.S. government agency on Wednesday issued citations against Amazon.com Inc. for failing to keep warehouse workers safe, by exposing them to ergonomic hazards that resulted in serious injuries. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said …
Florida Adjusters Say No Action on Charges of Insurers Doctoring Their Reports
Insurance Journal | January 20, 2023
Florida Adjusters Say No Action on Charges of Insurers Doctoring Their Reports
Five weeks after three independent adjusters told Florida lawmakers that insurance carriers have frequently doctored their damage assessment reports, the men said they’ve had no contact from state agencies about the allegations. And they’re now disputing assertions from state officials …
People Moves: Kerton Joins IOA’s P/C Division
Insurance Journal | January 20, 2023
People Moves: Kerton Joins IOA’s P/C Division
Insurance Office of America has hired Kevin Kerton to its property and casualty division in Bonita Springs, Florida. As a commercial lines risk advisor, Kerton will focus primarily on construction and manufacturing. Kerton has more than 20 years of industry …
Meta’s WhatsApp Fined 5.5M Euro by Lead EU Privacy Regulator
Insurance Journal | January 19, 2023
Meta’s WhatsApp Fined 5.5M Euro by Lead EU Privacy Regulator
Meta’s WhatsApp subsidiary was fined 5.5 million euros ($5.95 million) on Thursday by Ireland’s Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC), its lead EU privacy regulator, for an additional breach of the bloc’s privacy laws. The DPC also told WhatsApp to reassess how …
People Moves: Church Mutual Names New President; UFG Appoints Stephenson as New COO
Insurance Journal | January 19, 2023
People Moves: Church Mutual Names New President; UFG Appoints Stephenson as New COO
Church Mutual Names New President Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. 1, has promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president of the company. Rich Poirier, current president and CEO, will retain his CEO responsibilities. Ogilvie also will join Church Mutual’s Board of …
TWIA to Pursue $2.9B in Reinsurance for 2023 Storm Season
Insurance Journal | January 19, 2023
TWIA to Pursue $2.9B in Reinsurance for 2023 Storm Season
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Associated (TWIA) board of directors voted Thursday to authorize broker Gallagher Re to pursue $2.92 billion in reinsurance for the 2023 storm season. The TWIA board also voted to establish $4.5 billion as the 1:100 probable …
New Mexico DA Charging Baldwin, Armorer in Movie Set Death
Insurance Journal | January 19, 2023
New Mexico DA Charging Baldwin, Armorer in Movie Set Death
New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced on Thursday that her office will file criminal charges in the “Rust” film-set shooting against actor and producer Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Each will be charged with two counts …
West Texas Mayor Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Insurance Journal | January 10, 2023
West Texas Mayor Arrested for Insurance Fraud
San Elizario, Texas mayor Isela Reyes was arrested Tuesday for insurance fraud, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. The FBI West Texas Border Corruption Task Force arrested Reyes for insurance fraud of over $2,500 and under $30,000. The offense …
Relation Acquires Napa Valley Insurance in California
Insurance Journal | January 10, 2023
Relation Acquires Napa Valley Insurance in California
Relation Insurance Services Inc. acquired the assets of Napa Valley Insurance in California. Co-owners Mike Hogin and Pam Hogin will continue running the offices as part of the Relation family of brands. Napa Valley Insurance offers a range of insurance …