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Sick Restaurant Workers Linked to 4 in 10 Food Illness Outbreaks
Sick restaurant and food-store workers were linked to four in 10 US foodborne disease outbreaks in recent years, yet few establishments had comprehensive policies in place to prevent contamination, a government analysis found. Food workers’ illnesses may have played a …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 6:04 AM |
Amazon Employees Walk Out to Protest Climate, Return-To-Work Policies
A few hundred Amazon.com Inc. employees walked off the job Wednesday to protest the company’s return-to-work policies, impact on the climate and deepest-ever round of layoffs. The protest, organized by Amazon Employees for Climate Justice and Amazon’s Remote Advocacy group, …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:19 AM |
People Moves: Conning Announces New Head of North America, Other Key Promotions
Conning Announces New Head of North America and Other Key Promotions Conning has named Matt Daly, head of the corporate and municipal bond teams, as the new head of Conning North America, effective September 30. Daly has over 25 years …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:15 AM |
Miss. High Court: Law Firm Not Liable for ‘Negligent’ Subro Action in Car Wreck
A collections law firm for State Farm Insurance cannot be held liable for a poorly handled subrogation claim against a Mississippi driver, but the insurance company must still face trial in the matter, the Mississippi Supreme Court has decided. The …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:01 AM |
People Moves: Island Insurance in Hawaii Names Hokama Vice President
Island Insurance named Reid Hokama vice president, personal lines and marketing. Reid has nearly three decades of financial experience and most recently was vice president and investment strategy manager in Central Pacific Bank’s Wealth Management Group. Other previous positions include …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:00 AM |
America’s Venice? Study Finds New York City Is Slowly Sinking From Its Own Weight
If rising oceans aren’t worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt and humanity itself. New research estimates the city’s landmass is sinking at …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:00 AM |
Worker Injured a ‘Reasonable Time’ After Shift Ends Is Covered, Virginia Panel Says
A worker who fell and injured herself while walking to the restroom after completing her shift as a convenience store clerk was still in the course of her employment when she fell and thus she is entitled to workers’ compensation …
POSTED JUNE 01, 2023 5:00 AM |
State Farm’s California Halt Reflects Overall Poor Underwriting Experience, Ratings Agency Says
State Farm’s announcement last week that the carrier was no longer writing new personal or business property casualty policies in California “reflects the poor underwriting experience for California homeowners’ writers,” a ratings agency said on Wednesday. Fitch Ratings issued a …
POSTED MAY 31, 2023 9:59 PM |
People Moves: VIAA Promotes, Hires Team Members
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes, Hires Team Members Valley Insurance Agency Alliance recently promoted Amy Russell to lead pod marketer and hired Michael Welch as commercial marketer. Russell, who previously served as marketing specialist and account manager, has over 30 …
POSTED MAY 31, 2023 4:57 PM |
Louisiana Dept. of Insurance Reminds Residents of Roof Coverage Ahead of Hurricane Season
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) is reminding residents to review and assess their roof insurance coverage ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1. LDI recommends policyholders review their policy to see what deductibles they have …
POSTED MAY 31, 2023 4:50 PM |
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