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Keesey Joins Cannasure Insurance Services as Sr. Underwriter in Ohio
Cannasure Insurance Services (Cannasure), a Cleveland, Ohio-based managing general agent and wholesale insurance broker for the cannabis and hemp industries, hired Jenna Keesey as a senior underwriter in its growing MGA practice. Keesey is a package lines specialist with steep …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:41 AM |
Florida Gov to Sign AOB Reform Bill; Citizens Plans Rate Decrease
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signaled his support of a property insurance reform bill passed by the Florida Senate Wednesday, saying in a statement Wednesday he will sign the legislation that the insurance industry and consumer advocates say will stem …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:23 AM |
Ohio Hospital Settles 3 Excessive Dose Claim Lawsuits
The Ohio hospital system where an intensive care doctor is accused of ordering excessive doses of painkillers for dozens of patients who died is settling three resulting wrongful-death cases, while 24 more lawsuits are pending. The family of 78-year-old Lora …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:04 AM |
Newfront Insurance in California Names Kaneko Head of Carrier Relations
Newfront Insurance in California has named Garett Kaneko head of carrier relations. Kaneko will manage external market relations and partner strategy as well as overall business and growth strategy for Newfront. Kaneko has more than 15 years of experience in …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:00 AM |
Supreme Court Gives Business Another Victory on Arbitration, Class Actions
In a decision that could further help companies limit damages in disputes with workers, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a California man who was the victim of an online scam and sought to bring claims against his …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:00 AM |
SAIF in Oregon Names Williams Vice President Of Human Resources
Ian Williams has joined SAIF as vice president of human resources. Williams will oversee all aspects of HR, including compensation and benefits, employee engagement and retention and recruitment. Most recently, he was vice president of human resources at Belden Inc. …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:00 AM |
Workplace Injuries Continue to Decline But Could Rise with Low Unemployment
The number of workplace injury claims continues to decline year after year despite significant changes in workforce demographics that experts thought would increase claims frequency, according to a report by the National Council of Compensation Insurance. The number of workers …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:00 AM |
Privacy Practices Probe Could Cost Facebook Up to $5 Billion
Facebook Inc. estimated that it will cost as much as $5 billion to resolve a U.S. investigation into its privacy practices, as the social-media company moves to put the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal behind it. Facebook said Wednesday …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 5:00 AM |
Brightway Insurance Opens New Agencies in Florida, Tennessee
Brightway Insurance opened new stores in Florida and Tennessee on April 15. The new franchise owners include: Steve Moser who opened Brightway, The Steve Moser Agency of Belle Meade in Nashville, Tennessee. This is Brightway’s first agency to open in …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 4:25 AM |
Above Average Year for Tornadoes in Alabama; 53 Confirmed So Far
Alabama already has exceeded its yearly average for tornadoes with more than 50 twisters verified in the state so far in 2019. The National Weather Service tweets that Alabama has had 53 total tornadoes so far this year. That compares …
POSTED APRIL 25, 2019 4:08 AM |
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