Inszone Acquires Texas’ Keith Williams Insurance Agency
Inszone Insurance Services, a provider commercial, personal and benefits insurance, announced the acquisition of Keith Williams Insurance Agency, Inc. (KWI), a Victoria, Texas-based agency serving individuals and businesses throughout Texas. This strategic move underscores Inszone’s commitment to expanding its footprint …
Coney Island Roller Coaster Shut Down After Mid-Ride Malfunction
The famous Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after coming to a stop mid-ride last week. The 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park was on its ascent on Thursday when ride operators …
Insurtech Root, Goosehead Partner on Tech Integration for Independent Agents
Root, Inc., parent company of Root Insurance Company, has partnered with personal lines insurance agency Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a technology integration partnership they said will speed up Goosehead agents’ ability to sell Root insurance products. “Root and Goosehead identified …
Kansas Man Sentenced for Securities Fraud
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that a Wichita man has been sentenced to prison for securities fraud. Jesse Wayne Harris, age 36, was sentenced in Sedgwick County District Court on August 20 to 30 months in prison for three …
SageSure and Markel Collaborate to Expand Capacity in Coastal States
Managing general underwriter SageSure announced it is collaborating with Markel to introduce new capacity to its expanded markets program, broadening underwriting eligibility in coastal states. SageSure Expanded Markets will distribute Markel’s insurance products first in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas, …
First MainStreet Insurance Adds Three Agencies
First MainStreet Insurance announced the addition of three new agencies to its platform. Pederson Insurance located in Nevada, Iowa joined FMSI on July 1. The insurance agency offers auto, commercial, farm, financial, home and powersports products. Jarod Pederson has owned …
Childcare Provider to Pay $43K in Back Wages After Retaliation Against Texas Worker
The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered the Southlake, Texas location of a national childcare provider to reinstate an employee and pay $43,295 in back wages and damages after the employer fired them for reporting concerns about unsanitary and unsafe …
Chicago Is About to Sizzle Under Hottest Days of the Summer
Chicago and the Midwest will swelter under the warmest days of summer as forecasters warn people to limit their outdoor activities. Temperatures in the Windy City are forecast to reach 96F (36C) on Monday and 98F on Tuesday, but with …
AT&T Paying to Resolve Investigation Into 911 Outage
AT&T has agreed to pay $950,000 after a Federal Communications Commission investigation found the company failed to deliver 911 calls to emergency call centers and did not notify officials during an August 2023 outage, the agency said on Monday. The …
The Murdaugh Drama in SC Continues: Store That Sold Beer Now Suing its Insurers
The saga of the Murdaugh family in South Carolina continues, now with a convenience store company suing its liability insurers for failing to defend it against a second lawsuit stemming from the sale of beer to an underage Paul Murdaugh …
Chinese Hackers Breach US Internet Firms Via Startup, Researcher Says
The state-sponsored Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon is exploiting a bug in a California-based startup to hack American and Indian internet companies, according to security researchers. Volt Typhoon has breached four US firms, including internet service providers, and …
Climate Campaigners Take EU to Court Over 2030 Emissions-Cutting Rules
Environmental campaigners have taken the European Commission to court over its emissions rules for 2030, seeking a ruling from Europe’s second-highest court that would force the bloc to strengthen its climate policy, they said on Tuesday. In a case before …
Lowe’s Scraps Some DEI Policies as Activist Claims a New Win
Lowe’s Cos. is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the latest American company to end such initiatives following a series of activists attacks on firms that promote DEI. The home-improvement retailer will no longer participate in surveys for …
UK Broker Clear Group Acquires R T Waters Ltd.
Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced it has acquired the share capital of UK-based R T Waters Ltd. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. This latest deal adds to Clear’s presence in South East England as …
Tropical Storm Hone Sweeps Past Hawaii; Rain Amounts Ease Wildfire Fears
Hone passed south of Hawaii and weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday, dumping so much rain that the National Weather Service called off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires on the …
Fanatics Refiles Suit Against Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr., Adds Father
Apparel manufacturer Fanatics has refiled its lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., adding his father, former NFL star Marvin Harrison Sr., and fraud allegations in addition to breach of contract. The lawsuit was originally filed in New …
Storm Warnings Issued Across Southern Europe – From Italy to Serbia
Thunderstorm alerts are in place for a swath of Europe from the south of France to the Balkans. There are orange warnings for Lombardy, Piedmont, Tuscany and Umbria in Italy, as the summer heat gives way to violent storms. Serbia …
Connecticut Offers $5 Million in Grants to Help Small Businesses With Flood Recovery
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state is launching a $5 million micro-grant program to assist small businesses in the western portion of the state rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding the state received last week. …
South Korea to Advance EV Battery Certification Scheme After Series of Fires
South Korea’s government and ruling party have agreed to move up an electric vehicle battery certification program, the party said on Sunday, as authorities seek to alleviate public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs. The government will …
Police Officer’s Family Sues Girlfriend Accused of His Death and Bars That Served Her
Karen Read, whose recent high-profile trial for the death of a Boston police officer she was dating ended in a mistrial, is now facing a wrongful death suit brought by the late officer’s family that alleges she created a “false …