At the time of initial funding, there were 313 Fortified-certified roofs in the state, according to the auditor’s report. As of Feb. 1, 2025, that number had increased to 5,413, representing a 17-fold growth over two years. The report noted that 64% of these certifications were not funded by the LFHP.
Meanwhile, Ranucci has 17 years of experience in insurance and previously served as head of North America lower middle market and as global chief underwriting officer for small business. He will oversee operations, including profit and loss management, field and home office underwriting, product development, pricing, portfolio management and analytics. Source link
Senate Bill 2339 would prohibit courts from holding utilities strictly liable for damages caused by wildfires. Instead, utilities could use voluntarily created wildfire mitigation plans as proof that they took reasonable steps to prevent fires. These plans would need to outline high-risk service areas, vegetation management strategies, and wildfire response procedures. Source link
Across the world, interest in wellness is increasing. Searches for wellness-related topics like “seasonal depression,” “meditation,” “yoga” and “oral health” have increased significantly year over year. What does this mean for employers? By shifting your employee benefits to put wellness in the center, you can increase employees’ tenure, reduce turnover and save on human capital…
At Central Insurance, we understand construction businesses’ unique safety challenges. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive risk management solutions to protect your team and your bottom line. We’re excited to introduce Shawn Gentry as our new loss control construction specialist to enhance our commitment to your safety. With over a decade of hands-on experience…
Loreto-Hays v. Herrera (2018), alleging sexual assault by Herrera while the plaintiff worked in a GAC store. Oberloh v. Giorgio Armani Corp. (2018), which included allegations that GAC ignored reports of Herrera sexually harassing multiple employees. Christin v. Herrera (2019), which involved five plaintiffs alleging a pattern of sexual harassment and assault by Herrera spanning…
The plaintiff, William Young, who represented himself, alleged that State Farm submitted a false accident report to the National Accident Reporting Agency, operated by LexisNexis, in connection with an incident that occurred on or about January 5, 2023, in a CVS parking lot in Largo, Maryland. At the time, Young was insured by Progressive, not…
