Patricia Wells

A tragic accident at a metal-treating plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has raised serious concerns about workplace safety. The explosion, which occurred in 2024, claimed the life of one worker and left three others injured. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a report detailing the incident and highlighting significant safety failures at … Read more

Taylor Oswald, a well-known provider of insurance services, is moving its corporate headquarters to a new location in Cleveland. This move marks a significant change for the company as it will now share space with its partner, Oswald Companies, at Oswald Tower on the East Bank of the Flats. The new headquarters will be three … Read more

Distracted driving is a serious issue that affects everyone on the road, especially those who drive for a living. Each year, over 3,000 lives are lost due to distractions while driving. This problem not only impacts families but also poses significant risks for businesses that rely on fleet drivers. Professional drivers often face long hours … Read more

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a well-known insurance brokerage firm, has announced its acquisition of Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services Inc., based in Reno, Nevada. This deal brings together two companies with a shared commitment to serving clients in the insurance sector. Wilkins & Associates, founded by Tom and Melanie Wilkins, specializes in providing insurance … Read more

A recent study has revealed that Long COVID is having a significant impact on California’s workers’ compensation system. According to the California Workers’ Compensation Institute, Long COVID cases accounted for a staggering 82.1% of treatment payments related to COVID claims and 73.7% of all COVID-19 claim payments in the state. The study analyzed over 126,000 … Read more

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a settlement with Home365, LLC, a property management company based in Las Vegas. The settlement addresses complaints about the company’s failure to promptly handle maintenance issues for tenants in Pennsylvania. Home365 has been accused of not only delaying repairs but also failing to return security deposits to tenants. … Read more

A U.S. judge has dismissed California’s legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the state is allowed to appeal the decision. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Corley in San Francisco, stated that California should have brought its case to a specialized trade court in New York, which handles tariff disputes. This … Read more

Mayors from states along the Canadian border are urging an end to the trade war initiated by President Donald Trump. They argue that the ongoing conflict has hurt local businesses and disrupted a successful economic partnership between the U.S. and Canada. During an interview on Friday, Andrew Ginther, the mayor of Columbus, Ohio, and Bryan … Read more

BevCap Management has announced that Dawn Dinardo has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Captive Operations. This move comes as the company, based in McKinney, Texas, continues to expand its focus on alternative risk structures within the insurance industry. Dinardo brings nearly two decades of experience in captive insurance management. She has worked … Read more

Southern Vanguard Insurance Company, based in Austin, Texas, is set to be acquired by Wintaai America Inc., the holding company for Stonetrust Insurance Group. This announcement came on May 27, 2025, and the deal is pending regulatory approval. Wintaai currently owns nearly all of Stonetrust, and once the acquisition is finalized, it will own 100% … Read more