Monthly Archives: <span>September 2014</span>

ACE’s Multinational Claims Division Announces Key Executive Appointments

ACE Group announced key executive appointments in its Multinational Claims operations to support the recent creation of ACE’s Global Accounts Division, which serves large multinational customers around the globe with complex underwriting and servicing needs. Krista Glenn has been promoted …

ABRA Auto Body & Glass Continues Illinois Expansion

Minnesota-based ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, continued its nationwide expansion with the announcement it had acquired Consolidated Auto Service Center in Forest Park, Illinois – just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. The news follows …

Power Industry Presents Evolving Risks

The power industry requires a lot of underwriting expertise due to its unique risks and complex supply chain. According to Aon Risk Solutions’ CEO, the power industry is rapidly developing. “Power is one of the fastest growing segments in the …

Modest Improvements in Upping Embassy Safety

The State Department has made only limited progress in its pledge to boost the number of Marine security guards at high-threat U.S. diplomatic posts around the world, the agency’s internal investigator said Thursday. In a report, the department’s inspector general …

80 Dead in Nigeria Building Collapse

The death toll in a building collapse at a televangelist’s church complex in Nigeria has risen to 80, an official said Thursday. Ibrahim Farinloye of the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency announced the toll as search operations continued at T.B. Joshua’s …

New Legislation Introduced for Black Lung Victims

Sens. Jay Rockefeller and Bob Casey unveiled legislation Thursday aimed at ensuring fairer treatment for coal miners with black lung disease as they pursue benefits claims. The bill by the two coal-state senators comes after an investigation by the Center …

Fire Burns Home Near Detroit’s Heidelberg Project

A fire has gutted a house on the same street as Detroit’s Heidelberg Project outdoor art installation. No injuries are reported following the fire Thursday morning on the city’s east side. The house was still standing, but the interior was …

Texas Sets Workers’ Comp Weekly Benefit Rates for Coming Year

The Texas Department of Insurance – Division of Workers’ Compensation has announced that the workers’ compensation state average weekly wage for dates of injury from Oct. 1, 2014 through Sept. 30, 2015 has been set at $860.52. The maximum weekly …

Objecting to the Golden Rule During Trial

Courts in the State of Washington always present interesting appellate issues in the bad faith context. One of those interesting issues can be seen in the Washington Court of Appeals decision of Miller v. Kenny, 325 P.3d 278 (Wash. Ct. …

Caliber Collision Adds 6 New Locations in the Florida Market

Caliber Collision Centers, a national collision repair company, announced their expansion in Florida with the acquisition of AutoPride Collision Repair Centers. AutoPride Collision has been serving customers for more than fifteen years in Florida with six locations in Southwestern Florida. …