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California Judge Rules for Bakery Over Same-Sex Wedding Cake
A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs. The state Department of Fair Housing and Employment had sued Tastries Bakery in …
Read More Renaissance Alliance Adds 3 New York Agencies to Its Network
Independent insurance agency network Renaissance Alliance reports that it has expanded its presence in New York by adding three agencies to its membership. The newest members are Fraleigh and Rakow, with office locations in Rhinebeck, Millerton and Pine Plains; John …
Read More Bill Would Require Front-view Safety Cameras for New Vehicles
For several years now, new vehicles have been required to have rear-view cameras – a safety feature designed to help prevent autos and trucks from backing over children. But most vehicles on the road today do not have similar camera …
Read More Lawyer Is Latest to Plead Guilty in $31M Trip-and-Fall Insurance Fraud Scheme
A New York lawyer pled guilty Monday in connection with a scheme to obtain millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance reimbursements and other compensation from fraudulent trip-and-fall accidents Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, …
Read More Fierce Storms Batter Northern France, Ripping Off Roofs, Cutting Power
Tornado-like storms that tore through northern France sheared off part of a church roof, felled trees and power lines and left scores of people without a safe place to live, authorities said Monday. One person suffered light injuries in the …
Read More Skydiver Dies in Hard Landing at Tennessee High School Pregame Jump
A skydiver has died after his hard landing from a pregame jump at a Tennessee high school football stadium on Friday, officials said. In a statement, Washington County Schools Superintendent Jerry Boyd said the diver jumped at the David Crockett …
Read More Florida High Court: Settlement Stands, Even Though Comp Insurer Named on Check
Adam Sounders agreed to settle his personal-injury lawsuit against a trucking company for $500,000, but pulled out of the deal when he received a settlement check that included a workers’ compensation lien holder as a payee. A Florida jury rewarded …
Read More People Moves: HDI Global Specialty UK Promotes Wilcox in DA; Howden RE Hires 3 From Aon for New Disability, L&H Reins. Unit; IQUW Taps Volante’s Waltier for Prof. Lines
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at HDI Global Specialty, Howden RE and HDI Global Specialty. A summary of these new hires follows here. HDI Global Specialty UK Promotes Wilcox as Director of Delegated Authority Specialty lines insurer …
Read More Companies Increasingly Keep Climate Pledges Secret as ‘Green Hushing’ Takes Off
Companies are increasingly trying to keep their climate pledges away from public scrutiny. The phenomenon, known as green hushing, has become pervasive even as businesses set more ambitious internal targets, according to a survey by South Pole, a climate consultancy …
Read More AmTrust Purchases DUAL North America’s Middle Market Management Liability Practice
AmTrust Financial Services Inc. announced it has acquired the middle market management liability business of DUAL North America, which includes its underwriting team and renewal rights to the portfolio. As part of the transaction, seven DUAL professionals will join AmTrust’s …
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