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Houston residents are safe to use and drink tap water again after the city lifted its boil-water notice early Tuesday morning for all customers. “Customers should flush their water system by running cold-water faucets for at least one minute, cleaning …

NFP acquired Olson & Olson Insurance Services Inc. in Denver, Colorado. Firm leaders Darrell Olson II and Lance Olson will join NFP and report to John Hohman, president, West region, NFP. Olson & Olson is an insurance broker with capabilities …

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) informally proposes amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 133, General Medical Provisions and 28 TAC Chapter 134, Benefits–Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges, and Payments to improve the designated …

An insurer has no duty to defend the tenants of an insured property against a third-party negligence contribution claim, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Monday. In a unanimous decision, the state high court reversed the Third District Appellate Court and …

An attorney is vowing an appeal for a woman found liable by a civil jury for malicious prosecution in a rape allegation she made against a former Ohio State football standout more than five years ago. The woman’s attorney, Patrick …

Top executives at Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. are expected to face tough questions on Tuesday from lawmakers who worry the grocers’ planned $25 billion merger will push up food prices at a time when inflation is a concern. …

The Hilb Group announced that it has acquired Pennsylvania-based Sharpline Insurance Brokerages, expanding its property/casualty presence throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Sharpline Insurance Brokerages, through their subsidiaries Madison Risk Group and Trinity Asset Protection, specialize in …

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has started to erupt for the first time in nearly four decades, prompting volcanic ash and debris to fall nearby, authorities said. The eruption began late Sunday night in the summit caldera …

Liberty Mutual Appoints Maria Grace to New Role of Global Product Leader, Property Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Maria Grace as global product leader, property, effective January 3, 2023. Grace will be responsible for the profit and loss of property …

A tragic accident at a Massachusetts auto auction company is not covered by the insurance of the auto dealer that hired the auction company to sell the vehicle involved in the accident. A federal appeals court has declined to perform …