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Accenture Acquires Illinois’ Blackcomb Consultants
Accenture has acquired Blackcomb Consultants, an independent Guidewire partner in North America. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition enhances Accenture’s ability to deliver Guidewire solutions to insurers globally to help them become “cloud-first” businesses. Guidewire’s end-to-end technology …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 4:55 PM |
New Orleans Housing Authority, Private Developers to Settle $250,000 Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
The Department of Justice announced that the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) and seven private developers have agreed to pay $250,000 to settle claims that they violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 4:40 PM |
Auto-Owners, Erie, Cincinnati, Hartford, Hanover Tops in Agents’ Satisfaction: J.D. Power
Despite near constant disruption from the twin forces of digital transformation and economic uncertainty, independent insurance agents have never been more satisfied with their carrier partners. According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Independent Agent Satisfaction Study, overall agent satisfaction …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 3:52 PM |
Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Adds Excess Tech E&O; CoverTree, Socotra Partner for Mobile Homes; Cover Whale New API
Mosaic adds excess technology E&O coverage to cyber product offering Mosaic Insurance’s cyber division has launched excess capacity and coverage for a new product aimed at protecting technology sector companies from rapidly emerging liability risks. The Hamilton, Bermuda-based specialty insurer …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 2:53 PM |
Trump Sues CNN for Defamation, Seeks $475M in Punitive Damages
Former U.S. president Donald Trump sued CNN for defamation on Monday, seeking $475 million in punitive damages and claiming the network had carried out a “campaign of libel and slander” against him. Trump claims in his lawsuit, filed in U.S. …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 2:24 PM |
McDonald’s Defeats Black Franchisees’ $1B Bias Lawsuit, For Now
McDonald’s Corp. has temporarily beat back a lawsuit by 52 Black former franchise owners who claim the fast-food giant set them up for failure by steering them towards crime-ridden, low-income neighborhoods. A federal judge in Chicago dismissed the 2020 lawsuit …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 2:12 PM |
California Tells Auto Insurers to Disclose Pandemic Profits
California’s insurance commissioner ordered nearly 50 auto insurers to provide detailed information about their claim costs during the pandemic, his latest attempt to compensate consumers he says were overcharged as traffic virtually disappeared when the nation’s largest insurance market imposed …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 2:11 PM |
Alabama Congressional Aide Indicted on Insurance Fraud Charges
A congressional aide in Alabama has been indicted on insurance fraud charges and was placed on leave from her job. Alabama news outlets reported that Sherry McCormick, an aide to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, turned herself in to the …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 2:01 PM |
Hilb Group Acquires New York’s Abatelli Agency
The Hilb Group reports that it acquired New York-based Abatelli Insurance Agency on Sept. 1, further expanding its presence in the tri-state area. Based in Whitestone, New York, Abatelli Insurance Agency is a third-generation family-run business that has served the …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 1:42 PM |
In Ian’s Wake, Dangers Worsen in Parts of Florida
People kayaking down streets that were passable just a day or two earlier. Hundreds of thousands without power. National Guard helicopters flying rescue missions to residents still stranded on Florida’s barrier islands. Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of …
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 1:14 PM |
Fox News
Florida deputy shot, killed by friendly fire when suspect pointed BB gun at authorities, sheriff says
A Florida sheriff's deputy was shot and killed by friendly fire when a suspect allegedly pointed a BB gun at officers attempting to arrest her.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:33 PM |
Ukraine to join Spain-Portgual 2030 World Cup bid: report
Ukraine is expected to announce its addition to Spain and Portugal's joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup on Wednesday, according to a report.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:31 PM |
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard makes return after missing entire 2021-2022 NBA season with injury
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made his return to the court against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night after missing the entire 2021-2022 season with an injury.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:22 PM |
Fetterman previously said he didn't want support from those who 'cheer' for Trump, hold opposing beliefs
John Fetterman previously said he did not want political support from those who "cheer" for Donald Trump or hold beliefs that don't align with his.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:19 PM |
National debt surpasses $31 trillion
The U.S. government continues to pile on debt obligations at the rate of $1 trillion per year, even though emergency spending approved during the COVID pandemic has fallen.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:19 PM |
Colorado GOP Senate nominee O'Dea hits Sen. Bennet for crime, inflation spikes under his watch
Joe O'Dea, who's running for U.S. Senate in Colorado, said his opponent, Michael Bennet, has helped drive inflation, increasing gas prices, and rising crime.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:19 PM |
Trump elevates Mar-a-Lago raid legal battle to Supreme Court
Former President Trump’s legal team has elevated its legal battle over documents seized by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago to the Supreme Court.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:16 PM |
Flint water crisis: Michigan judge tosses charges against 7 people
Decision comes three months after the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments in the Flint crisis.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:14 PM |
Kidnapped California family of 4 still missing along with potential armed suspect, sheriff says
California authorities believe an 'armed and dangerous' suspect kidnapped a family of four, including an 8-month-old baby, from a business location in Merced this week.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:08 PM |
Mississippi State's Mike Leach doesn't care about top 25 ranking
Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is not known to shy away from sharing his opinions. He said he ignores his Bulldogs top 25 ranking.
POSTED OCTOBER 04, 2022 8:06 PM |
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