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Lufthansa Weighs Sale of Aviation Insurance Broker, Insurer: Sources
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the German airline, is looking to sell its insurance brokerage unit Albatros and insurance business Delvag, according to people familiar with the matter. The country’s largest carrier is working with advisers to find a buyer for the …
Read More Parents of Maine Teen Who Died on School Hiking Trip File Suit
The parents of a 17-year-old Maine boy who died on a school-sponsored hiking and camping trip are suing the school district and two staff members. The lawsuit contends Michael Strecker had limited access to water while hiking and that his …
Read More Maine Police Say Driver on Drugs Swerved Off Road, Hit 4 Troopers
A motorist who veered off a highway and struck four state troopers was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, officials said Monday, as two of the troopers remained hospitalized. Three troopers and a trooper-in-training were at the end …
Read More Hawaii Power Utility Takes Responsibility for First Fire on Maui, But Faults County Firefighters
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the …
Read More California Labor Commissioner Cites Farm Labor Contractor and Growers $1.9M
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited farm labor contractor M.G. Luna, Inc. of Parlier and growers Madera Persimmon Growers Inc. of Madera and Willems Farms Inc. of Kingsburg $1,926,531, for wage theft affecting 356 workers who harvested persimmons and blueberries. …
Read More People Moves: Burns & Wilcox Announces Quillman as Regional Lead for Texas
Burns & Wilcox Announces Bob Quillman as Regional Lead for Texas Burns & Wilcox announced the hire of regional lead, Bob Quillman, who will oversee the company’s Texas region. Quillman joins Burns & Wilcox as Regional Vice President, Texas. In …
Read More Texas Construction Contractor Faces $263K in Penalties for Fatal Crane Collapse
A federal workplace safety investigation has found that a Farmersville, Texas construction contractor could have prevented the loss of a 23-year-old employee by following required safety procedures for operating a mobile crane at an Aubrey work site. Investigators with the …
Read More Former North Dakota Governor Victim of Car Theft
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer learned a lesson about his car keys after his vehicle was stolen as he hosted a Fargo radio show. Schafer was guest hosting KFGO`s “News and Views” program Friday morning …
Read More Reinsurers’ Cyber Rates Expected to Rise as They Seek to Regain Profitability: S&P
More cyber reinsurance rate increases can be expected as reinsurers seek to regain underwriting profits in their cyber portfolios, according to a report published by S&P Global Ratings. “Reinsurers had a difficult 2022 due to low profitability and even underwriting …
Read More Ohio Vinyl Tile Manufacturer Faces $545K in Penalties for Failing to Protect Workers from Hazards
An Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer with a history of failing to protect workers from hazards at its Fostoria plant dating back to 2017, now faces an additional $545,853 in federal penalties after investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor. The …
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