Archive for March 2015

Three organic food companies that use spinach in their food have recalled hundreds of thousands of items over listeria concerns. Organic food company Amy’s Kitchen, in Petaluma, Calif., has voluntarily recalled about 74,000 cases of frozen and prepackaged products containing … The article California Company Among Those to Recall Frozen Spinach appeared first on Insurance…

San Juan Capistrano, Calif.-based King Insurance has named Andre DeGazon a senior professional liability underwriter and program manager. DeGazon has 20 years of experience. He was formerly a professional liability senior underwriter with ELM Insurance. King Insurance is a program … The article King Insurance in California Names DeGazon Underwriter, Program Manager appeared first on…

Nautilus Insurance Group in Scottsdale, Ariz. has announced two changes to the management team of the organization. Michael J. Kilgas, who has served as senior vice president of claims, will move to a new role as senior vice president of … The article Nautilus in Arizona Moves Kilgas, Hires Joyce in Claims appeared first on…

Encino, Calif.-based Republic Indemnity Company of America has named Allen Goodwin president. He succeeds Dwayne Marioni, who retired earlier in early March. Goodwin joined the company in 2011 as senior vice president of California operations. Prior to joining Republic Indemnity, … The article Goodwin Named President of Republic Indemnity in California appeared first on Insurance…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a woman driver’s pregnancy discrimination claim against package delivery company UPS Inc. by sending the case back to a lower court. On a 6-3 vote, the court said worker Peggy Young would have … The article Supreme Court Gives Pregnant UPS Driver’s Claim Another Chance appeared first on…

JLT Specialty USA said it has added an environmental team to provide environmental brokerage and advisory services in energy, construction, environmental professional, finance and aerospace sectors. The individuals appointed to this team include Greg Schilz, executive vice president and JLT … The article JLT Specialty USA Creates Environmental Brokerage Team appeared first on Insurance Journal.…

Months after a federal lawsuit prompted Savannah to revise a local law regulating guided tours, Dan Leger remains determined to press ahead with the case in court. “Until they quit licensing my free speech, I won’t be satisfied,” said Leger, … The article Georgia Tour Guides Move Forward with Free Speech Suit Against Savannah appeared…

A new law could increase the number of doctors licensed to practice in Wyoming. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported Wyoming became the first state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which seeks to create a fast-track process for physicians … The article Number of Doctors Licensed in Wyoming Could Rise Under New Law appeared…

Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens says seven central Georgia residents accused of staging a car crash have been charged with insurance fraud. Hudgens said in a statement that the crash on Sept. 5, 2013 involved a 1998 BMW and a rented … The article 7 Arrested in Georgia for Insurance Fraud in Staged Car Crash appeared…