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Toxic Chemicals Found in Wells Near Michigan Shoe Manufacturer’s Headquarters
Insurance Journal | November 17, 2023
Toxic Chemicals Found in Wells Near Michigan Shoe Manufacturer’s Headquarters
ROCKFORD, Mich. (AP) – Tests show toxic chemicals in wells near the headquarters of a western Michigan shoe manufacturer, years after the company dredged and transferred river sediment from a leather-processing tannery. There is no dispute Wolverine Worldwide used a …
People Moves: Howden Taps Marsh’s Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber; Argenta Promotes Davidson to Lead New Energy Transition Offering
Insurance Journal | November 17, 2023
People Moves: Howden Taps Marsh’s Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber; Argenta Promotes Davidson to Lead New Energy Transition Offering
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden and Argenta Syndicate Management. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Taps Marsh’s Bayon de La Tour as International Head of Cyber Howden, the London-based global insurance group, …
Markets/Coverages: Florida Citizens Taps Verisk Aerial Imagery for Underwriting
Insurance Journal | November 10, 2023
Markets/Coverages: Florida Citizens Taps Verisk Aerial Imagery for Underwriting
Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider, announced that Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the residual, not-for-profit insurer in Florida, will adopt Verisk’s aerial imagery analytics solution. The move is designed to help provide Citizens a more comprehensive view of …
Liberty Mutual Records $219M Q3 Net Income
Insurance Journal | November 9, 2023
Liberty Mutual Records $219M Q3 Net Income
Liberty Mutual Holding Co. on Thursday reported third quarter net income of $219 million, reversing a loss of $353 million a year ago during the same time. “Solid underwriting results in our Global Risk Solutions business and the tailwind from …
Risk Strategies Acquires New York’s Prince Associates
Insurance Journal | November 9, 2023
Risk Strategies Acquires New York’s Prince Associates
National specialty broker Risk Strategies has added a Long Island commercial lines agency to its roster. Boston-based Risk Strategies announced its acquisition of Prince Associates, Inc., a multi-line retail independent insurance agency founded in 1964 and based in Hicksville, New …
Russian Missile Strike on Merchant Ship Threatens Ukraine’s Exports
Insurance Journal | November 9, 2023
Russian Missile Strike on Merchant Ship Threatens Ukraine’s Exports
A Russian missile strike on a commercial ship at a major Ukrainian Black Sea port is adding to risks for commodity exports just as farmers in the war-battered nation are in the midst of this year’s harvest. A 750-feet iron …
Court Revives Retaliation Claim by Syracuse University Student Who Reported Sexual Assault
Insurance Journal | November 9, 2023
Court Revives Retaliation Claim by Syracuse University Student Who Reported Sexual Assault
Syracuse University must face a claim by a female student who alleges school officials retaliated against her after she filed a sexual assault complaint against a male athlete. A federal district court in September 2022 dismissed Jane Doe’s deliberate indifference, …
Four Minnesota Men Indicted in Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters
Insurance Journal | November 1, 2023
Four Minnesota Men Indicted in Multi-Million-Dollar Scheme to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Federal officials have charged four Minnesota men in a multi- million-dollar scheme to transport stolen catalytic converters to buyers in several states. U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger in Minneapolis announced the indictments Tuesday. All four men are …
Patriot Growth Acquires Ohio’s Douce James Agency
Insurance Journal | November 1, 2023
Patriot Growth Acquires Ohio’s Douce James Agency
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance services firms, expanded its presence in Ohio and Pennsylvania with its partnership with the Douce James Agency. This partnership adds additional property and casualty expertise to …
Missouri Manufacturer Agrees to Settle Discrimination Suit
Insurance Journal | November 1, 2023
Missouri Manufacturer Agrees to Settle Discrimination Suit
Tapco Inc, a manufacturer and molder of farm equipment in Bridgeton, Missouri, agreed to conciliate two federal discrimination charges alleging sexual harassment and constructive discharge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced. According to the charges, …