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PointeNorth Keeps Growing with 2 More Georgia Agency Acquisitions
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
PointeNorth Keeps Growing with 2 More Georgia Agency Acquisitions
Atlanta-based PointeNorth Insurance Group, one of the larger independent agencies in the Southeast, has continued its streak of acquisitions with the addition of Valdosta Insurance Services and Southern Insurance Advisors in Georgia. PointeNorth said in a news release that it …
Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed by Federal Judge
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed by Federal Judge
(Bloomberg) — Walt Disney Co.’s lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of politically retaliating against the company was dismissed by a federal judge. US District Judge Allen Winsor in Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday granted DeSantis’ request to throw out the …
Cyberattack Hits Georgia County Where Trump Is Charged
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Cyberattack Hits Georgia County Where Trump Is Charged
(Bloomberg) — A cyberattack disrupted the court systems in Fulton County, Georgia, where former President Donald Trump faces a criminal case for allegedly interfering with the 2020 election results. Officials earlier this week were working to restore normal operations after …
Greyhound Bus and SUV Collide in Northern Alabama, Killing Motorist
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Greyhound Bus and SUV Collide in Northern Alabama, Killing Motorist
ARDMORE, Ala. (AP) — A Greyhound bus and a car collided on a northern Alabama road, killing a man and injuring the bus driver and eight bus passengers, authorities said Tuesday. The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, the …
Pennsylvaia Counties Still Restoring Systems After Cyber Incidents
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Pennsylvaia Counties Still Restoring Systems After Cyber Incidents
Two Pennsylvania county governments — Bucks and Washington— reported some progress this week restoring computer systems and overcoming the effects of cyber incidents. But both still have work to do to return to business-as-usual more than a week after they …
People Moves: Probitas Names Botnick to Launch Canada Service Company; Liberty Promotes Boyle to Head of Energy, London; Hart Joins CFC as Head of Proactive Cyber
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
People Moves: Probitas Names Botnick to Launch Canada Service Company; Liberty Promotes Boyle to Head of Energy, London; Hart Joins CFC as Head of Proactive Cyber
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Probitas, Liberty Specialty Markets, and CFC. A summary of these new hires follows here. Probitas Appoints Botnick to Launch Canadian Service Company Probitas, the Lloyd’s insurer, announced appointment of Robbin Botnick …
Top European Leaders Test Positive for Cancerous ‘Forever Chemicals’
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Top European Leaders Test Positive for Cancerous ‘Forever Chemicals’
Chemicals linked to severe health issues including cancer, infertility, birth defects and immune system disruptions are everywhere and no one is safe from them — not even top politicians, according to a campaign advocating for a European Union-wide ban. Former …
Spenner Named Gallagher Re’s CEO, International, as Melia Retires
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Spenner Named Gallagher Re’s CEO, International, as Melia Retires
Dirk Spenner has been appointed to the role of CEO, International, at Gallagher Re, taking over from Tony Melia, who is retiring after a career of over 40 years. Spenner’s new role is effective June 1, 2024. He joined Willis …
Markets/Coverages: Brace Underwriting Launches Brace USA
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Markets/Coverages: Brace Underwriting Launches Brace USA
Brace Underwriting Limited recently announced the launch of Brace USA with Glenn Dorr as president and head of marketing, North America. reporting to Adam Holberry, Group CEO of Brace. Founded in October 2019 by group CEO Adam Holberry, London-based Brace …
Chubb Writing More Personal E&S but CEO Greenberg Doesn’t Like the Trend
Insurance Journal | February 1, 2024
Chubb Writing More Personal E&S but CEO Greenberg Doesn’t Like the Trend
Chubb is writing more North American personal excess and surplus lines business, but the insurer’s chief executive is not exactly celebrating. While he reminded analysts during a fourth-quarter earnings conference call that the large majority of Chubb’s personal insurance portfolio …