“This ruling upholds North Dakota’s right to protect and preserve its laws, regardless of who is violating them,” Godfread said in a statement. “My priority is to protect North Dakota consumers, and when a company is attempting to subvert our laws and undercut the state-based system of insurance regulation that has existed for the past 150 years, I have a duty to stop it.”
Founded in 1879, Starkweather & Shepley is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Rhode Island. With 14 offices in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida, the company offers business insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits and risk management services. Source link
The downstream energy sector saw limited major losses in 2024, encouraging insurers to reduce rates. However, potential losses in the first quarter of 2025 have already reached $1.5 billion, exceeding the prior year’s total, introducing potential volatility. Source link
The appointments come amid broader leadership changes at Hamilton. In February, the company named Mike Thorp as head of space and Chris Golder as head of treaty. Thorp, who joined Hamilton in 2015, was instrumental in launching its space underwriting business. Golder, who came on board in 2023, has 16 years of experience in the…
In parallel with the product launch, Westfield announced a $750,000 donation to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) to support flood recovery and mitigation efforts. The contribution includes $500,000 for national recovery initiatives and $250,000 directed to CDP’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Fund, which addresses flood-related needs during hurricane season. Source link
As small business owners, staying updated with the latest regulations and compliance standards is crucial for the smooth operation of your business. A significant update that demands your attention is the change in the federal independent contractor test by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Effective March 11, 2024, this new rule has far-reaching implications…
