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Report Examines 10-Year California Workers Comp Payment Trends
Average paid losses on California workers’ compensation lost-time claims fell immediately after legislative reforms of SB 863 took effect a decade ago, but then gradually increased up until the pandemic hit, according to a new study. The California Workers’ Compensation …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 8:32 PM |
People Moves: Bates Joins Alliant as VP in Austin, Texas
Bates Joins Alliant as VP in Austin, Texas Nick Bates joined Alliant Insurance Services’ Alliant Americas division as vice president in Austin, Texas. Bates joins Alliant with 20 years of experience, including roles as vice president at both McGriff and …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:58 PM |
West Virginia Regulator Wants Input on Surplus Lines Export List
The West Virginia Office of Insurance Commissioner is accepting comments on potential changes to the state’s surplus lines export list, through Oct. 16. By state law, the office maintains a list of coverages and classes that may be placed with …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:31 PM |
VIAA Adds Two Missouri Agencies to Commercial Marketing Pod Program
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, recently welcomed two alliance agencies to its members-only Commercial Marketing pod program. VIAA offers this exclusive carrier rating platform service to …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:29 PM |
Director of Minnesota’s New Marijuana Regulatory Agency Resigns Amidst Illegal Cannabis Sales Allegations
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:27 PM |
Movie Star Anthony Mackie Returns to New Orleans to Repair Hurricane-Damaged Roofs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Movie star Anthony Mackie was back in his home town – and back at an old job – as he took part in a program to repair roofs damaged by natural disasters for people who aren’t …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:20 PM |
Oklahoma Judge Arrested After Allegedly Firing Shots at Parked Cars and Crashing into Woman’s Vehicle
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – An Oklahoma judge was arrested in Austin, Texas, last week after authorities say he opened fire on parked vehicles while out driving, striking at least one of them, and intentionally crashed into a woman`s vehicle, telling …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 4:14 PM |
People Moves: Bettencourt Settling In as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner
DJ Bettencourt is settling in after he was confirmed as the state’s insurance commissioner, more than a month after he was nominated to the post by Gov. Chris Sununu. “As commissioner, my key priorities include making New Hampshire a gold …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 3:21 PM |
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Have Humans Drivers Ride in Autonomous Trucks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state. The legislation vetoed Friday night …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 2:10 PM |
Judge Sides with Nashville in Fight Over Fairgrounds Speedway
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A newly enacted Tennessee law designed to lower the threshold needed for Nashville leaders to approve improvements to its fairgrounds speedway violates the state`s constitution and cannot be enforced, a three-judge panel has ruled. Thursday`s unanimous …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 2:07 PM |
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