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26 Traffic Deaths in Georgia Over 4th of July Holiday Period

Public safety officials say there were 26 traffic deaths in Georgia during the holiday travel period surrounding the Fourth of July. The state Department of Public Safety said in a news release Monday that the holiday travel period was 102 … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/2NOuXcL

Court Allows $30M Tennessee Hoverboard Fire Suit Against Amazon to Proceed

A Tennessee family can press its lawsuit against online retailer Amazon over a hoverboard fire that destroyed their home, an appeals court has ruled, saying the company was aware of complaints about the devices catching fire and exploding. The 6th … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/2LPwRY6

Confie Acquires Southeast Auto Insurer Southern Harvest

Confie, a national provider of personal and commercial lines insurance, is acquiring Southern Harvest Insurance. The move will broaden Confie’s U.S. presence to include Georgia and further develop its presence in Alabama. Southern Harvest is a non-standard auto insurance provider … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/2XKn5sv

Connecticut’s Halpert Insurance & Financial Services Joins SAN Group

Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group Inc., an alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, has announced that Halpert Insurance & Financial Services of Windsor Locks, Conn., joined the network. Agency Owner Jason Halpert and SAN Chief Operating Officer Frank … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/2G5IaYs

Danish regulator orders Gefion not to expand its business volume

Premium Credit also issued Gefion with an ultimatum for cutting business ties. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/2LOPZVZ

French Utility EDF Prepares Its Nuclear Reactors for Climate Change

Electricite de France SA is preparing its nuclear power facilities to operate in more severe heatwaves in the coming decades as a changing climate may interfere with key electrical equipment. The utility, which produces almost three-quarters of France’s electricity from … from News – Insurance Journal https://ift.tt/32jiktl

Jon Dye named as ABI chair

Dye takes over from Amanda Blanc, who resigned last week. from Insurer - insuranceage.co.uk https://ift.tt/2Js13qo