Patricia Wells

The Alabama Department of Insurance has appointed Nicole Boswell as its new accounting director. This announcement comes as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial operations. Boswell has been with the department since 2008, bringing over 15 years of experience in various accounting roles. Before her new position, she served as the … Read more

A federal judge recently ruled against a request from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) that aimed to compel the Trump administration to quickly reimburse public broadcasting stations for upgrades to the emergency alert system. This decision came after the CPB filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), claiming it had unlawfully … Read more

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, has recently acquired Risk Transfer Partners (RTP), a brokerage focused on casualty insurance. This move is aimed at boosting CRC’s services and expanding its presence, especially in key areas like construction, energy, environmental, and manufacturing. RTP, which started in 2013 and is based in … Read more

Greenpeace is facing serious accusations from Energy Transfer, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. The company claims that Greenpeace used harmful and misleading tactics to disrupt the pipeline’s progress. This legal battle has been ongoing, and a jury in North Dakota is now deliberating after a lengthy trial. Energy Transfer alleges that Greenpeace, along … Read more

Swiss Re has decided to sell its entire stake in Definity Financial, a Canadian property and casualty insurer, for C$655 million, which is about $458.1 million. This move comes after a thorough review of Swiss Re’s investment portfolio. On March 19, Swiss Re was scheduled to sell 11,647,217 common shares at a price of CA$56.20 … Read more

Marsh McLennan has made significant changes in its leadership for the Energy & Power sector. Amy Barnes has been appointed as the global head of Energy & Power, effective immediately. She will be based in London and reports directly to Andrew George, the president of Marsh Specialty. In her new role, Barnes will oversee the … Read more

A federal complaint has been unsealed against Serina Baker-Hill, the Director of the Center for Excellence and Expertise over Automotive and Aerospace Engineering at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). She is accused of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and lying to federal agents. Acting U.S. Attorney Julie A. Beck announced the charges, … Read more

Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of unfairly favoring white and Asian employees over others in terms of pay and career advancement. This settlement received preliminary approval from Judge Charles Adams in Santa Clara County, California, last week. The lawsuit, led by Ana Cantu, … Read more

The California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA) has launched two exciting new initiatives aimed at enhancing the insurance industry. The first, CIWA Women, focuses on empowering women in the property and casualty insurance field. Led by Committee Chair Yana Connors, this initiative has formed an inaugural committee that includes notable industry leaders such as Sarah Sloan … Read more

Insurance companies are gearing up to hire more staff in 2025, but they are focusing on experienced professionals rather than entry-level workers. This trend comes from the latest Insurance Labor Market Study conducted by Jacobson Group and Aon, which surveyed insurers about their hiring plans. According to the January 2025 survey, 55% of insurers expect … Read more