Howden US announced the appointment of Carol Murphy as head of US Casualty. Murphy will join CEO Mike Parrish’s leadership team and partner with Howden’s global specialty leaders to build a US casualty offering that is client-centric, technically rigorous and …
Uber is not liable for the sexual assault of a woman who said she was attacked by her driver on a ride she ordered from the ridesharing app, a California jury said on Tuesday, according to an attorney for the …
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A study by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety indicates that roof damage from smaller hailstones may be much more significant than previously believed. It’s a finding that one plaintiffs’ lawyer already has cited as potential support for …
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Farmer Woods Group acquired iinsure in Arizona. iinsure clients will continue working directly with Jeff Martin, owner of iinsure, while also gaining access to Farmer Woods Group’s resources. iinsure is an independent, multi-line insurance agency specializing in complex commercial and …
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California’s worker heat standards led to fewer work-related injuries on hot days, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found. The WCRI study, Impact of California’s Heat Standard on Workers’ Compensation Outcomes, measured how California’s heat standard impacted …
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Alliant Human Capital appointed Amy Heinze as first vice president. Heinze will help shape Alliant’s higher education growth strategy and deliver talent and rewards services that support long-term success. With more than 25 years of experience in strategic HR and …
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A year after seeking to reorganize its depleting finances in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese is struggling to cover about $1.5 million and counting in related legal bills. Under federal law, an institution requesting Chapter 11 protection …
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A new lawsuit against Brown University has renewed questions surrounding the secrecy afforded many law enforcement officers employed by private colleges and universities across the U.S. Unlike public campuses, private higher education institutions are largely exempt from disclosing arrest records, …
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Specialist transactional risk insurer Icen Risk announced it is expanding to the United States to meet strong demand. London-based Icen said minority owner Zurich Insurance Group is providing $50 million of capacity, effective immediately. In April, Zurich acquired a stake …
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What started as a spark of an idea in the 1980s has become a quarter-century legacy of innovation, integrity and family-driven leadership. On October 1, 2025, Brecht & Associates kicks off its 25th year in business-marking a major milestone and …
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