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Beazley Introduces Digital Map to Navigate Telehealth Regulatory Landscape
Specialist insurer Beazley is now offering the telehealth sector a new tool designed to help navigate the complex digital health regulatory landscape. In partnership with law firm BakerHostetler, specialist insurer Beazley has created a multi-layered interactive digital map that provides …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:53 PM |
Tennessee Mining Company Accused of Firing Employee Over Safety Complaints
Federal regulators have brought a complaint against a zinc mining company, claiming that an employee in Tennessee was illegally fired for making safety complaints about the mine. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh filed the complaint earlier this month with …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:44 PM |
North Carolina Looks to Protect Outer Banks Highway from Storms, Sea Level Rise
A task force has been formed with the aim of saving the main highway on North Carolina’s Outer Banks from storms, erosion and sea level rise. The Virginian-Pilot reported last week that the task force will focus on protecting seven …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:40 PM |
People Moves: Howden Australia Hires 3 from Marsh; Strategic Risk Solutions Appoints Schons in Luxembourg; Quinn Promoted at Liberty Specialty
These international People Moves include recent appointments at Howden Australia, which hired three people from Marsh; a new hire at Strategic Risk Solutions in Luxembourg and a promotion at Liberty Specialty Markets in London. A summary of these new hires …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:37 PM |
Oklahoma City Doc Pays $325K to Settle Civil Penalty Claims
An Oklahoma City physician has paid more than $300,000 to settle civil penalty claims related drug abuse prevention and control laws, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma reported. Albert T. Nguyen, M.D., paid $325,000 to settle …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:30 PM |
Severe Storms, Tornadoes Cause Damage in Iowa, Missouri, Ohio
A tornado damaged several buildings and knocked down power lines and trees in eastern Iowa Sunday night; a tornado near the Ohio-Indiana border damaged houses and other structures; and several parts of Missouri were cleaning up Monday after strong overnight …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:19 PM |
Mercury Launches Usage-Based Car Insurance App Oklahoma
Mercury Insurance has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers in Oklahoma. The app acts as a virtual driving coach, providing skill scores that give real-time feedback about driving behavior, the company said. Mercury auto insurance policyholders who …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:17 PM |
Seeking More Money, Cities Opt Out of Indiana’s Suits Against Opioid Makers
Several Indiana cities have opted out of the state’s pending lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, reasoning that they will likely see more cash from their own litigation filed in response to the nation’s opioid epidemic. The suburban Indianapolis cities …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:15 PM |
Illinois Casualty Gets AM Best Ratings Upgrade
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Illinois Casualty Co. (ICC), based in Rock Island, Illinois. Concurrently, AM …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 4:14 PM |
Europe’s Insurers Expect Robust M&A Activity and Strong Earnings in 2021: Moody’s
Europe’s insurance industry is emerging from the coronavirus crisis with a stronger appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), along with expectations for strong earnings growth in 2021, according to Moody’s annual survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) from 21 leading …
POSTED JUNE 22, 2021 3:42 PM |
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