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Warren G. Bender Co. has named Stephen Makis an account executive in its personal lines department. He has more than 16 years of experience in providing personal insurance consultation throughout California and other Western states. He was previously a personal … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2TmS4sS

New rules for the Texas surplus lines insurance industry are coming into effect at the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019. According to the Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX), one of the most pressing changes concerns the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EZnBO7

A Maltese-flagged oil tanker caught fire and ran aground near a fishing village, forcing several crew members to jump overboard, Cypriot authorities said Saturday [Dec. 29]. Cyprus’ Joint Rescue Coordination Center said the fire aboard the tanker Athlos was extinguished … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EZncv5

Over the course of 14 months, Louisiana has added tens of thousands of jobs, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. According to information released on Dec. 21 by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment increased … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2TlE16z

Tropical Storm Usman, which entered the Philippines on Christmas Day, emerged as the deadliest weather disaster for the country this year following Typhoon Mangkhut in September. Usman, a slow-moving storm with winds of up to 55 kilometers (34 miles) an … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SoRf2u

The State Highway Patrol says nine people were killed in traffic crashes around Ohio during the Christmas weekend. The patrol says three people died in drug or alcohol related crashes during the five-day holiday period that began Dec. 21. It … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GLbaan

Two Detroit residents and a car leasing company have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the city and a towing company worked with police to impound vehicles without informing owners. The suit alleges that Bobby’s Towing was allowed to charge … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2RorDFD

The impact of a deadly summer tornado that struck western North Dakota is still being felt as work continues to improve the area’s weather warning system. The EF2 tornado slammed into the Prairie View RV Park in Watford City around … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2ApOqHE

Three men in Britain have been found guilty of murdering five people in an explosion as part of a plot to claim over 300,000 pounds ($380,000) from an insurance policy. Arkan Ali, Hawkar Hassan and Aram Kurd were convicted Friday … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SoLvFY

Ascot has named Chris Johnson and Jocelyne Factor as underwriters in the U.S. marine team. Both will be based in the new San Francisco office, expanding Ascot’s geographic footprint to the West Coast. Johnson, senior vice president, joins from Navigators, … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GN8j0P

In a conference room 13 miles from Paradise, California, Doug Boxer explains to survivors of the state’s worst wildfire why they should choose his law firm to sue PG&E Corp. He walks a fine line between listening to victims coping … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2VlRbm3

A lawsuit filed against Google by users who said the world’s largest search engine violated their privacy by using facial recognition technology was dismissed by a judge on Saturday. U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang in Chicago cited a lack … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Qa4zWF

Generali Group has finalized its agreement to increase its stake in its Indian insurance joint venture with Future Group to 49 percent from 25.5 percent. Through this transaction Generali has committed up to approximately €120 million ($137.3 million) to its … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2F1xn2D

FM Global, a commercial and industrial property insurer, has named Deanna Fidler as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. In this role, she is based at FM Global’s corporate offices in Johnston, R.I., and succeeds Enzo Rebula, who … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2LIujZn

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Conshohocken, Penn.-based Preston-Patterson Co. Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1947, Preston-Patterson is a retail property and casualty insurance broker offering a range of coverages and services to broadcasters … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Vnw4Qu

A transformer explosion at an electrical plant set the skies above New York City ablaze in an eerie, pulsing blue light Thursday night, causing scattered power outages, delaying flights and sparking a social media storm of jokes about an alien … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2StQVzE

As Insurance Journal looks back on the most popular stories of 2018, its readers in the East region showed interest in a variety of topics from auto insurance to the September gas explosions in Massachusetts to state lawsuits. However, the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2VkX1UP

Another year down, and too many fascinating news headlines to count. Hawaii’s lava, the race for California insurance commissioner, and a $23 million ruling in a lawsuit against Geico were among the most popular stories in Insurance Journal’s Western region. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2VltuKw

China Reinsurance (Group) Corp. announced it has completed the 100 percent equity acquisition of Chaucer Holdings Ltd. — the major portion of Hanover Insurance Group’s Lloyd’s international specialty business. The acquisition of Chaucer Insurance Co. DAC (Chaucer Dublin) and Hanover … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EWHLrn

Mergers & acquisitions drew a lot of interest from the readers of Insurance Journal’s International section in 2018 with 11 of the top 25 articles focusing on Marsh & McLennan’s acquisition of JLT, Allianz’ purchase of XL Group and AIG’s … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2TeHqnG

The hectic corporate environment isn’t one that seems compatible with the meditative doctrine of Buddhism, and yet a number of business leaders are proving the two can go The post Five Buddhist business leaders: From Alibaba co-founder to eBay’s creator appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2Tm5eGy

At first glance it might seem that 2018 was a “slow news” year in the South Central states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. After all, the region escaped the devastation of a major hurricane, and while tornadoes and hailstorms … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2LIAfBN

The most-read stories in Insurance Journal’s Midwest region in 2018 covered agent fraud, a fatal tourist boat sinking in Missouri, court cases and opinions, and even a pair of stolen — and returned — ruby red slippers that Dorothy wore … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2LHgYAT

The Coast Guard says a section of the Ohio River in Kentucky has re-opened after a tugboat and coal barge accident forced its closing. Coast Guard officials say a towing vessel was pushing 15 loaded coal barges when it hit … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BSzMIV

A lawsuit targeting California coffee houses for not including warning labels on their products tops the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR) list of the Top 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2018. This year’s list features lawsuits by a … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2AmRC6A

Not surprisingly, the American Association for Justice—representing the country’s trial lawyers– takes a very different view of the civil justice system than does the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Legal Reform’s (ILR). The busIness-oriented ILR issues an annual list of the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SoLlhT

Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier is urging Florida insurers to close the more than 42,000 Hurricane Michael claims that remain open nearly three months after the storm. In a Dec. 19 memorandum to all property and casualty insurers authorized to … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Vjrmmz

It’s not just people spending their Christmas thinking about how to better themselves in 2019 – business leaders too are setting New Year’s resolutions. While some of us The post Business New Year’s resolutions: Seven companies making a change in 2019 appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2s3AOx7

It was a busy year in the Southeast with two major hurricanes that wreaked havoc on the region, an escalating insurance crisis in Florida, and a new industry-specific cybersecurity law in South Carolina that takes effect Jan. 1, 2019. Here … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SoHTDL

Insurance Journal readers showed the most interest in stories relating to industry consolidation in 2018, with nine of the most read 25 national news articles of the year having to do with mergers or acquisitions. But the national story drawing … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GPdwFi

A cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major U.S. newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co such as the Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun. The cyberattack appeared to originate … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EZYcU1

Friday evening, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will resume the normal sale of new insurance policies and the renewal of expiring policies. This order rescinds an earlier decision that halted sales … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2QUB0NP

San Francisco, Calif.-based Woodruff Sawyer has named Dan Schmidt a senior vice president in the healthcare practice. Schmidt will be a member of the San Francisco team and will also be implementing an office based in Reno, Nevada. He has … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EUpZ8T

CIA-Leavitt Insurance Agency in Colorado Springs, Colo. Has named Gabe Rodriguez an owner/partner of the firm. Rodriguez has worked for the agency as an insurance consultant since 2014 and specializes in commercial insurance for contractors, recyclers, metal dealers, trash haulers, … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2ETb5z0

Restaurant workers miss about a month from work from a variety of injuries, on average, but for coffee shop workers, wrist injuries are the biggest danger. In fact, Barista Wrist, can keep café workers sidelined for more than a year. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Q8Ftaq

Michigan Governor-Elect Gretchen Whitmer has selected Anita Fox to head the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Fox brings more than 30 years of experience in the legal field to the role, having specialized in litigating a wide range … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2LDBFO1

Some officials in one Florida Panhandle county are pushing for Hurricane Michael to be labelled a Category 5 storm. The News-Herald reports that some in Bay County – which was hit hard by the fierce October storm – want the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2TdTZzG

Minnesota’s attorney general sued Comcast/Xfinity on Dec. 21, alleging that the company has overcharged thousands of consumers for cable TV packages, charged them for unordered equipment and services, and failed to deliver on promised Visa gift cards. Attorney General Lori … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BN3qyY

Wells Fargo & Co. will pay at least $500 million to settle claims made by U.S. states that the bank created phony accounts and other customer abuses, said a source familiar with a deal due to be announced on Friday. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Alu4PP

Gov. Henry McMaster isn’t taking three once-in-a-lifetime floods in South Carolina in four years lightly. He created a commission of dozens of government officials, business leaders and academic experts and told them their job is to solve the problems for … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2RqFGuE

A Galveston, Texas, attorney is facing felony charges of insurance fraud, barratry, and money laundering related to several fraudulent hail claim lawsuits, the Texas Department of Insurance announced. Christopher Bertini surrendered to authorities this week and was released on $5,000 … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SwISlm

For the seventh consecutive year, commercial auto is losing money. Despite rate increases in 23 of the last 25 quarters, the combined ratio topped 111 percent in 2017. The line has been a weak spot for many insurers, forcing them … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GHrOrD

The good news: The global gender gap has improved, slightly. The reality: Differences in economic opportunity, including pay between men and women, are so vast it’ll take 202 years to fully bridge them, according to the World Economic Forum. The … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Rkdolb

Ohio Insurance Agents Association has hired Ashley Fitzsimmons as customer experience manager. Growing OIA’s vision to be a “change agent for agent change,” Fitzsimmons has a goal to lead the association’s initiatives to build and develop networks among agents, and … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BLCgIY

INSURICA, a privately-owned insurance agency headquartered in Oklahoma City, has acquired two insurance firms and hired Glen Tolentino to its construction practice in the fourth quarter. INSURICA acquired Norman, Oklahoma-based Commercial Insurance.net, an online lead generation and small business agency. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2QRMlhP

Parker Waldridge had worked in the Oklahoma oilfields since he was 16 and acquired the traits that make a good driller: fortitude, intellect and a healthy respect for the power of a runaway gas well. And so, when Waldridge’s wife, … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BIPkii

Work to widen roads and make other safety improvements is planned in an area of Ohio’s Amish country plagued by crashes resulting in injuries, according to federal and state officials. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2AjFS4W

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) last week declared a catastrophe following storms that caused extensive hail and water damage across Sydney and the Central Coast in New South Wales (NSW). As of Dec. 21, insurers had received more than … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2TiGBdR

CVS Health Corp. CEO Larry Merlo is a 28-year veteran of the company who helped lead its transformation from a regional drugstore chain into a pharmacy giant. Now, after guiding CVS through its $69 billion acquisition of insurer Aetna Inc., … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EUxvRl

BevMo is warning that a data breach may have allowed a hacker to steal credit card numbers and other information from more than 14,000 customers who used the alcohol-seller’s website. The Concord, Calif.-based company has notified the California attorney general’s … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EPNRtE

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said this week that most insurers were following a notice he issued requesting that residential property insurers provide at least 75 percent and up to 100 percent of contents coverage limits for wildfire victims who … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EREB8b

Bradford & Barthel LLP has announced the opening of their new Nevada operation beginning in January 2019. Partner Jeannene L. Lafarga will manage the Nevada operation. Lafarga has focused her 20-year career solely within the workers’ comp arena. The Nevada … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2QX3J4Q

A Delaware judge has ruled that a medical marijuana user fired from his factory job after failing a drug test can pursue a lawsuit against his former employer. Jeremiah Chance was fired in 2016 from his job as a yard … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EUEbis

A proposed law in Massachusetts would bar employers from firing workers for using marijuana legally on their own time. While recreational marijuana use is legal for adults in the state, workers can still be fired for using the drug, even … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2ERkszd

Crashes are up by as much as six percent in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, compared with neighboring states that have not yet legalized marijuana for recreational use, according to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EQLaId

A class-action lawsuit that claims Chinese-manufactured drywall made American homeowners sick is revving up in Virginia. The Virginian-Pilot reported that about 175 people are suing Chinese companies in a federal court in Norfolk. Lawyers for both sides are hashing out … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2ETmdNg

The total value of fines handed out by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority fell by almost 75 percent in 2018, after a bumper year in which it had secured penalties against the likes of Deutsche Bank AG, Merrill Lynch International … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2QRnASO

Amazon’s future could see it come full circle. After being accused of contributing to the decimation of the high street with its low online shopping prices, it’s now looking The post Amazon future: Moving beyond e-commerce, onto the high-street and into our homes appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2BLdIzz

South Korea said Monday [Dec. 24] it will fine BMW 11.2 billion won ($9.9 million) and file a criminal complaint against the company with state prosecutors over an allegedly botched response to dozens of engine fires reported in the country. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2CCa4dh

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal can be passed by the British parliament if the European Union provides clarification that the Northern Irish “backstop” will be temporary, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Friday. The backstop is an insurance policy … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GLf57f

Anyone who’s noticed a drop-off from what was at one point an inexorable rise might be wondering what the future holds for Snapchat in 2019. Seemingly on its The post Snapchat 2019: Why simplicity is the way forward for the social media platform appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2RnviDG

Marriott, British Airways and Carphone Warehouse are just some of the high-profile brands that have fallen victim to cyber-attacks this year – leaving business owners wondering whether website The post Are website data breaches inevitable or can they be prevented? appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2ES9Lw9

A congressional review of the U.S. Olympic system’s handling of sex-abuse cases criticizes a culture that sought to protect reputation and image over athlete safety. A House subcommittee released the report last Thursday, outlining conclusions about the handling of sex-abuse … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SnjyhJ

The California wildfires of 2018 were devastating, burning hundreds of thousands of acres, costing numerous lives and destroying thousands of properties. The California Department of Insurance in early December put the official tally for insured losses from the year’s major … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Aj7KWI

The Florida Association for Insurance Reform (FAIR), a non-partisan insurance consumer advocacy association, has elected former Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty as the chair of its Board of Directors and Sonja Larkin-Thorne, retired insurance executive from The Hartford, as the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2AdK8D5

A federal judge says a blogger can sue an Alabama sheriff for allegedly trying to silence her criticism of the officer. The Decatur Daily reports that U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala ruled that Morgan County Sheriff Ana Franklin is not … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2ESUtaN

A tornado damaged more than 70 homes in a mobile home park and a 90-year-old woman was taken to a hospital after a roof fell on her head after a day of wild weather in central Florida Dec. 20. Officials … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Ak22Ee

The rollout of statewide medical and recreational marijuana programs typically is a grindingly slow process that can take years. Not so in Oklahoma, which moved with lightning speed once voters approved medical cannabis in June. The ballot question received 57 … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Rf3jpO

Wisconsin Governor-Elect Tony Evers has named Mark Afable as insurance commissioner. Afable has worked for American Family Insurance in Madison since 1994 and currently serves as its chief legal officer. He will replace current Commissioner of Insurance Ted Nickel, who … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GHBGBF

The North Carolina Rate Bureau (NCRB) has requested a 17.4 percent increase in homeowners’ insurance rates from the North Carolina Department of Insurance, effective Oct. 1, 2019. According to the NCDOI, the NCRB attests the increase is needed to cover … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2s6EkHb

A Minnesota-based poultry producer is recalling more than 164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with salmonella. The Jennie-O Turkey Store products have markings saying to use or freeze by Nov. 12 or 13. The recall … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BF1TLe

A new program in Oklahoma that uses automatic license plate scanning technology to search for uninsured vehicles has identified about 2,100 possible violators in its first weeks of deployment. The program, which is the first of its kind in the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Al7F4X

Even as he touted Louisiana’s economic picture, Gov. John Bel Edwards said on Dec. 20 that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are causing “pain” for agricultural and petrochemical industries and stifling the state’s growth. The Democratic governor typically refrains from criticizing … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EMnRiR

Missouri landowners and environmentalists are urging a federal agency to sanction a levee district on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, arguing that the earthen barrier has been built above its authorized height, worsening flooding for its neighbors. Great … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Q2fIsB

A congressional report on prescription pill dumping in West Virginia blames U.S. prescription drug distributors and the Drug Enforcement Administration for not doing enough to help mitigate the nation’s opioid addiction and overdose crisis. The 324-page report released Dec. 19 … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SophDY

A former employee of a Wyoming occupational therapy office says the owner of the business pressured her to take Scientology courses as a condition of her employment. Julie A. Rohrbacher filed a lawsuit in federal court Dec. 17 against Teton … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2CAfwxc

A U.S. District Court judge in Seattle, Wash. has certified a class-action lawsuit on behalf of some 600 Mexican workers who have alleged labor abuses at a Whatcom County blueberry farm. The Seattle Times reported the lawsuit alleges the company … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2TbUXwl

Kauai officials have agreed to pay $1 million to the family of a man who died after being hit by a police cruiser. The Garden Island reports the family of 19-year-old Michael Kocher Jr. reached a settlement with Kauai County … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BJyO1u

California regulators said they are considering splitting up Pacific Gas & Electric Co. or making other drastic changes amid concerns over the utility’s role in recent gas explosions and wildfires. Among the options under consideration by the California Public Utilities … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2QUyLdo

The family of a man who was killed when a Lion Air flight crashed in October has sued Boeing Co , alleging the 737 MAX 8 aircraft was “unreasonably dangerous” and demanding a jury trial in Chicago, where the U.S. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2VcSq75

More than three years after the government took over management of recalls involving dangerous Takata air bag inflators, one third of the recalled inflators still have not been replaced. That’s according to an annual report on the recalls released by … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2CBj8Py

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Massachusetts-based H.J. Knight International Insurance Agency Inc. (HJK). The transaction became effective December 1, 2018. HJK is a full-service brokerage in the commercial insurance and risk management industry. Founded in 1987, the company … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GIy6Y0

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved an application by Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation to acquire MAPFRE Insurance Company of New York, a New York domestic property and casualty insurer, which will now be known as … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2GH9sa5

The National Transportation Safety Board told a New York prosecutor she has hampered the agency’s efforts to determine the cause of the limousine crash that killed 20 people in her rural upstate county, the nation’s deadliest transportation wreck in nearly … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2RkHoNT

The state of Vermont has hired a new chief information security officer. The appointment of Nicholas Andersen was announced by the state last week. Agency of Digital Services Secretary John Quinn says Andersen’s “skillset and experiences will benefit our ongoing … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2RkFRaB

Uber pledged [on Dec. 19] to challenge a U.K. Court of Appeal decision that drivers should be classed as workers rather than self-employed employees, a verdict that has potentially wide-ranging implications for the rapidly growing gig economy and the rules … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SnZb3Y

Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that the captain and the insurer of the Prestige oil tanker must pay more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion) in compensation for Spain’s biggest environmental disaster, when the vessel sank in 2002. The court … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2CALvx7

As the effects of climate change unfold, its impact on business will grow more severe: altered rain patterns will affect agriculture, floods will disrupt supply lines, heat waves will prevent employees from working. If markets are to work well, investors … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2LBWmd1

Singapore-based EF Marine announced a managing general agent (MGA) agreement with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, effective Jan. 1, 2019. The alliance between Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and EF Marine will support small and medium-sized shipowners, charterers and multimodal operators globally … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2CyDMQ4

Indonesian authorities widened an area marked as a danger zone around the Mount Anak Krakatau as the volcano continued to send hot ash clouds into the sky after a weekend tsunami triggered by a landslide killed more than 400 people. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2AiZmXj

Business leaders’ confidence in the British economy has sunk to its lowest level in more than 18 months as the risk of a no-deal Brexit in a little over three months grows, the Institute of Directors (IoD) said on Thursday. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2Tb6Vq7

Marsh, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers and risk advisers, has launched a China desk in Dubai to benefit from growing commercial links between China, the Middle East and Africa, its regional chief executive said. The subsidiary of U.S. … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2St40JD

It’s safe to say most staff are in favour of having an extended amount of time off at the end of the year, but employers faced with a The post Christmas shutdown: Pros and cons of closing the office for the festive period appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2EPeIpO

More electric vehicle charging points and the adoption of blockchain technology are among the key drivers in 2019 that could shape the future of the energy industry. That’s The post Future of the energy industry: 2019 predictions include more EV charging points and new disruptors appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2LFKXJq

Members of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America and the American Insurance Association have approved a merger that takes effect Jan. 1, 2019. The combined organization is set to have a new name, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SprizS

The former chief executive of Insys Therapeutics Inc. has agreed to plead guilty to participating in a scheme to bribe doctors to prescribe a powerful opioid medication in order to boost its sales, U.S. prosecutors said on Wednesday. Michael Babich, … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2AhiEfT

U.S. airports may be just as vulnerable as London’s Gatwick airport to the kind of illegal drone incursions that shut down the U.K.’s second-busiest hub this week. Counter- drone technology performed so poorly in U.S. government tests in recent years … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SprbUY

As indicated by a report by Insurance Journal over the holidays, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is limiting the authority of the nation’s flood insurance program to issue new and renewal policies during the federal government shutdown. The insurance … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2AiEZJP

Despite the Trump administration’s “travel ban” on people from certain Islamic countries, many Muslim business leaders have managed to carve out successful careers in the US. Demographic research The post Seven top Muslim business leaders in the US – including YouTube co-founder appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2EMTPeD

After a stressful year in the office, it’s time to stop thinking about work over the Christmas period. And while some might suggest abandoning technology altogether will help The post How to stop thinking about work over Christmas: Seven apps to help you switch-off appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2SkJBX3

Billion-dollar companies are a rare breed, but they became significantly more common this year as a host of start-ups and scale-ups secured their status as unicorns. The emergence The post Billion-dollar companies: Nine firms that became unicorns in 2018 appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2A9Dk9x

The idea of working on Christmas Day was once considered sacrilege – the one day of the year when everyone downs tools to spend time with family. For The post Should I be working on Christmas Day? Here’s two bosses who are – and two who definitely aren’t appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2LA7IhM

Dixons Carphone has announced ten million customers were affected by its 2017 data breach rather than the original estimate of 1.2 million. It admitted that personal information, addresses The post Dixons Carphone data breach: Who else has suffered in 2018? appeared first on Compelo - latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business . from Compelo – latest news, features and insight on influencers and innovators within business http://bit.ly/2ELXqdP

On Friday, December 21, 2018, President Trump signed into law a measure reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program until May 31, 2019. The flood program was set to expire at midnight on Dec. 21. However, the partial federal government shutdown … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EIhVIh

In a December 20 consent order, 10 Lloyd’s of London underwriters have entered into an agreement to pay $5 million to the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) for underwriting fire arms liability insurance programs branded by the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2V4DW9o

AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of California Capital Insurance Co. and its subsidiaries Eagle West Insurance Co., Monterey Insurance Co. and … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2BzBbUm

As they previously announced they would do, the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Trade Representative have officially signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to provide insurance regulatory continuity after the country exits the European Union. The Trump Administration also issued … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2rQrOLG

Another lawsuit has been filed against the Catholic Church, alleging sexual abuse of a child by a now-deceased priest who once served at Our Lady of Health Parish in Las Cruces, N.M. It’s the latest in a string of legal … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2SabQr3

Twenty people have been indicted by a grand jury in Spokane, Wash., for allegedly staging vehicle crashes to defraud insurance companies. Defendants are accused of deliberately staging a series of automobile, boating, pedestrian/vehicle and other accidents in Washington, Idaho, Nevada … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2rQ0v4g

A Northern California utility says it has restored power interrupted by a wildfire six weeks ago to all customers able to receive it. Pacific Gas & Electric said this week the last of about 10,000 residents of Paradise and the … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2LvN6az

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A Manhattan federal judge blocked New York state from enforcing a recently enacted law that aimed to collect $600 million from drug manufacturers and distributors to defray the costs of combating the opioid addiction epidemic. U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2rOkIqU

A federal judge is again ruling against Pennsylvania legislation that would take at least $200 million from a state-chartered medical malpractice insurer of last resort. U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner said the state can’t “legislatively recapture” the Pennsylvania Professional Liability … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2RcaIpR

Officials have identified the construction worker who died after falling down an elevator shaft in Massachusetts as 41-year-old Carlos Ortiz. The Essex district attorney’s office says Ortiz was working on the roof of a nine-story building in Haverhill morning when … from News – Insurance Journal http://bit.ly/2EGlIWx