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Ag Tech Company to Pay $65K to Settle Discrimination Charges
Lely North America, Inc., an international agricultural technology company headquartered in Pella, Iowa, agreed to resolve a discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. The EEOC’s charge investigation found that Lely violated …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 4:21 PM |
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Names Timmins Southeast Region Chair
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation has named Sabrina Timmins, a senior vice president at CNA insurance, as chair of the foundation’s Southeast region. Timmins heads the South regional for Chicago-based CNA, one of the largest commercial insurers in the United …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 4:21 PM |
Inactive Texas Oil and Gas Wells to Go Under Review
A legislative committee will hear from the Texas Railroad Commission on Tuesday as the agency prepares to update its rules for inactive oil and gas wells, now required under state law. The Railroad Commission regulates oil and gas production. It …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 4:10 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Names Black to Midwest Employee Benefits Team; American Ag Points Ealey as VP, International Brand Awareness
Jeff Black has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Chicago-based consultant will advise a diverse portfolio of clients on human capital and benefits strategies designed to support growth, organizational transformation, and critical …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 4:02 PM |
Zuckerberg Says AI Labs Have Enough Incentive to Build Safely
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday that competition and liability give AI companies enough reason to act individually on safety, appearing to break from calls by leaders of top AI firms for a coordinated slowdown in AI development. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 4:01 PM |
A-Cap Insurers Face South Carolina Claim They’re ‘Financially Hazardous’
Insurers run by Advantage Capital Holdings — and slated for takeover by Oaktree Capital Management — are facing a state regulator’s calls for emergency intervention over claims they’re in a “financially hazardous” position. Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co. and reinsurance …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 3:34 PM |
Humans Still Matter to Insurance Consumers, Says Big ‘I’ Survey
There is some good news, according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, as the use of artificial intelligence proliferates across the industry. People still prefer people. A survey commissioned by the Big “I” found 87% of consumers …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 3:10 PM |
TV News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Kills Three People
Three people were killed and one injured when a TV news helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, the city’s fire department said. The helicopter was providing coverage for KNBC and Telemundo 52, the …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 1:59 PM |
FBI Confirms Data Was Breached in Cyber Attack on Springfield Schools
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has informed Springfield (Massachusetts) Public Schools that the district’s data has been breached as a result of the recent cyberattack that closed schools last week. The breach appears to include staff and student information. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 1:37 PM |
‘Most Successful’ Hole-in-One Prize Insurance Operator Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The owner and operator of an unlicensed prize insurance company who for years avoided paying claims, ignored cease and desist orders, and has been convicted of illegal sales or theft more than once has pleaded guilty to fraud. Kevin Kolenda …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 12:43 PM |
West News Archives - Insurance Journal
TV News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Kills Three People
Three people were killed and one injured when a TV news helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, the city’s fire department said. The helicopter was providing coverage for KNBC and Telemundo 52, the …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 1:59 PM |
Keystone Enters California With Acquisition of Infinity
Keystone acquired Infinity Assurance Group in Orange County, California. The deal marks Keystone’s first platform partner in California. IAG will continue to operate under its current leadership, with John Kookootsedes, founder and chairman, and Eric Doll, CEO, continuing at the …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
Labor Commissioner Says California Crop Lien Law Helped Recover Farmworker Wages
An expanded crop lien law that strengthens existing farmworker protections and gives the California’s Labor Commissioner’s Office the ability to recover unpaid wages quickly was recently put in action. The LCO, which launched an investigation into wage-and-hour violations in May, …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 5:00 AM |
California Governor Signs Act to Create Smoke Damage Presumption
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation establishing standards for investigating, testing and restoring smoke-damaged homes. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1795, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Mike Gipson and sponsored by California Insurance Commissioner …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 4:56 PM |
Drug Maker Paying $32M to Resolve Kickbacks Law Violations in California
A drug maker is paying $32 million to settle allegations it violated kickback laws by paying Medicare beneficiary co-pays to encourage the buying of its drug, Oxervate. Dompé U.S. Inc., based in California, has agreed to settle the allegations that …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: Richardson Named California DWC Administrative Director
The California Department of Industrial Relations swore in Nicole Richardson as administrative director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation on Sept. 1, following her appointment by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richardson previously served as DWC’s acting administrative director and chief counsel. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 5:00 AM |
Bamboo Insurance Targets $3.24 Billion Valuation in IPO
CVC-backed Bamboo Insurance Services is targeting a valuation of up to $3.24 billion on a fully diluted basis in its U.S. initial public offering, the company revealed in a filing on Monday. The Midvale, Utah-based company’s selling shareholders are seeking …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 2:07 PM |
Viewpoint: What Liability Trends in California Mean for the Rest of the Country
For claims executives and insurance company leaders, one jurisdiction consistently demands disproportionate attention: California. The Golden State has long functioned as the nation’s bellwether for the liability trends, regulatory frameworks and legal doctrines that eventually ripple across the rest of …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 5:00 AM |
Arizona Accuses L’Oreal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
Arizona has sued L’Oreal SA and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging the cosmetics company hid evidence that its hair relaxer products could cause cancer in women, as it faces thousands of similar lawsuits from users and their families. Arizona Attorney General …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 5:00 AM |
Northern California Braces for Power Shutoffs Amid Fire Risk
Nearly a dozen counties in Northern California face an elevated risk of power shutoffs this weekend as extreme heat and high winds boost wildfire conditions across the region. PG&E Corp., which serves more than 5.5 million electric customers in northern …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 1:21 PM |
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