A federal judge has awarded a former Army Special Forces commander nearly $500,000 because she was rejected from a job at the Library of Congress while transitioning from a man to a woman. Diane Schroer of Alexandria, Va., applied for …
Insurance companies should be restricted in their use of so-called “named storm” deductibles in Louisiana, even though the change will probably trigger a rate increase for homeowners, a House committee voted on Wednesday. Insurers in Louisiana and other states have …
The Insurance Frauds Bureau of New York State made 160 arrests for frauds-related crimes through the first three months of the year, according to new statistics released by the New York Insurance Department. The total number of arrests was down …
Many Americans have taken steps to reduce personal insurance costs in response to the economic downturn, but a new industry study suggests that maintaining essential auto and homeowners coverage remains a priority for the most consumers. Twenty-eight percent of those …
Axis International Loss Adjusters has appointed Nicholas La Stella as a Loss Adjuster in its Financial Lines & International Liability Division. Axis said La Stella’s appointment continues the development of its “centers of excellence in London focused on delivering expertise …
GAB Robins UK Limited announced that the transaction to change its ownership has been completed. “In February this year, the management team announced that GAB Robins UK Limited was to become an owner-managed business led by Chief Executive Officer, Kieran …
Maine’s highest court has ruled that the Maine Transportation Department is not immune from a lawsuit filed by a motorist who was blinded when he crashed his car into the back of a dump truck parked in a repair zone. …
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has upheld a $4.5 million verdict against Cambridge for retaliating against a city employee who filed a discrimination complaint. Judge Bonnie McLeod-Mancuso said in her decision that City Manager Robert Healy and other city employees …
Farmers and ranchers in Union County, N.M., affected by drought are eligible for disaster aid. The county has been declared eligible for disaster assistance due to its proximity to Texas counties that were declared disaster areas due to continuing drought. …
A northern Indiana man has died in an accident at a steel plant. Authorities say 58-year-old Cory G. Cochlin of Columbia City died at Steel Dynamics Inc. when he was run over by a large vehicle. Whitley County Coroner Scott …