Patricia Wells

Monarch E&S Insurance Services has announced its acquisition of Market Finders Inc., a managing general agent and wholesale broker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This deal, which took place recently, marks a significant move for Monarch E&S, a division of Specialty Program Group LLC. Market Finders Inc. has been in business since 1971 and has … Read more

Insurity, a company that offers cloud-based software for the insurance industry, has announced a significant achievement. The Builders Group (TBG), a self-insured workers’ compensation fund in Minnesota, has successfully launched Insurity’s Workers’ Comp Suite. This new system is designed to enhance TBG’s operations in managing workers’ compensation. The implementation of this software marks a major … Read more

In 2024, legal service providers in the United States spent over $2.5 billion on nearly 27 million advertisements, according to research from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA). This marks a significant increase in advertising across television, radio, and outdoor platforms since 2017. The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) recently highlighted this trend in an issues … Read more

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

Finys, a software provider for the insurance industry based in Troy, Michigan, has made two significant appointments to strengthen its leadership team. Tim Norman has been named chief growth officer, while Rishi Khetrapal will take on the role of director of finance. Tim Norman brings over 20 years of experience in insurance technology to his … 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