Lisa Allen, Senior Compliance Consultant at Alera Group, has been named to the U.S. Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council in the Insurance category. “Lisa's expertise in tax matters and employee benefit compliance management- two extraordinarily complicated topics- will help shape the federal government's regulations and rulings going forward,” says…
Aug. 27– Centier Bank in Merrillville, the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, General Insurance Services in Valparaiso, Peepers by PeeperSpecs in Michigan City and Starin Marketing in Chesterton have been honored as among the state's top workplaces. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recognized 125 companies across the Hoosier state as the 2020 Best Places to Work in…
LYNN HAVEN– In its latest update on the reconstruction of Kaleidoscope Theatre, the board has requested input from the community about plans to reopen as COVID-19 continues. Except for two shows performed at the Mosley High School fine arts auditorium, the community theater has been closed since Hurricane Michael demolished its facilities on Oct. 10, 2018.
But FEMA, like the country as a whole, has never faced a year like 2020. “The only thing we can liken this to is 2017, which was one of our busiest years in decades,” said Steven Reaves, president of the FEMA employees union.“ This is far eclipsing 2017. “. President Donald Trump, after receiving a briefing Thursday at FEMA headquarters, said the agency and local authorities…
–International border closures and travel bans have led Americans to travel within the US. With domestic travel rising in popularity, travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth shares what travelers need to know before heading out of state. Coverage for Contracting COVID-19 Available.
The roundtable featured Erik Codrington, Head of Project Finance in the Americas; Nanda Kamat, Head of Americas Infrastructure; Alex Wernberg, Head of U.S. Power; and Ralph Scholtz, Head of Project Finance in Latin America. Energy and environmental policy: Throughout the Northern Hemisphere, policies “are driving a continued large build-out of renewables,…
West Chester, PA—- 08/27/2020– Carosella& Associates are honored to offer estate planning and business succession planning services during these challenging times. The attorneys at Carosella& Associates help clients create vital estate planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts, and advance directives. “Our team at Carosella& Associates is…
With 68 days until the general election, President Trump is hoping to hit a grand slam Thursday with his high-stakes speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention– but Hurricane Laura is threatening to throw him a curveball. And as he prepares to deliver his second acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, the president faces a nation in…
The Sept. 1 primary for the Massachusetts Senate’ s Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire& Middlesex District features two uncontested races: incumbent state Sen. Anne M. Gobi, a Democrat, and Republican Steve Hall are both running unopposed. The Crumbling Foundations Commission that I helped establish and co chaired has made recommendations that I am working to get…
–Nearly 60% of mid-size businesses report having unmet needs related to reducing risk exposure, naming crisis management and customized advice as the top unmet needs for reducing those risks, according to the QBE North America 2020 Mid-Sized Company Risk Report. “As the country contends with the impact of the pandemic, helping middle market companies predict,…
Gavin Newsom had been governor for just one day when he appeared at a Cal Fire station in the Sierra foothills and outlined his plan for protecting California from major wildfires. Nineteen months later, wildfire risks seem as bad as ever in California. Despite beefed-up staffing, Cal Fire has been strained to the breaking point.
SEATTLE and BOSTON, Aug. 27, 2020/ PRNewswire/- Today, Amazon and John Hancock, the US division of Toronto- based Manulife, announced a strategic collaboration to provide engaging tools and resources to help John Hancock life insurance customers improve their individual health. John Hancock is the first life insurer to integrate with Amazon Halo, as part of…
–The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. today announced John C. Roche, president and chief executive officer, and Jeffrey M. Farber, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate virtually in a fireside chat at the Keefe, Bruyette& Woods Insurance Conference on Thursday, September 10 from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. E.T.. Actual results may differ…
–National medical practice Eden Health today announced the expansion of its Medical Advisory Board to include seven additional world-class health leaders hailing from major industrial employers and health insurance, deepening the company’s understanding of employee health administration and health payer organizations. Eden Health is known for its…
Members of Congress have supported such efforts on a bipartisan basis and have debated the level, scope, prioritization, and potential unintended consequences of U.S. international conservation activities. Congress has shaped U.S. policy on international conservation through its authorization and appropriation of foreign assistance in part, as well as…
–The Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association is now accepting nomination applications from life insurance industry companies or individuals who seek to earn LIDMA’s prestigious 2020 “Innovation Award” for technological and procedural enhancements that are having positive outcomes within the life insurance direct marketing channel.
–Hightower today announced it has made a strategic investment in Argent Wealth Management, a $1.7 billion advisory practice based in Waltham, Mass. Argent will leverage Hightower’s middle and back-office support and community expertise to focus on growing their business. Founded in 1992, Argent has 22 employees, including 11 advisors, who serve high net…
LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2020/ PRNewswire/– Beamery, the leading Talent Operating System, is reporting huge growth during the first half of 2020, closing out a record quarter in Q2 in the midst of a global pandemic. “This is the second time I’ve partnered with Beamery,” said Charles Mah, Vice President, Global Talent at Databricks. The company also expanded its…
Aug. 27– Lafayette officials have issued a parish-wide curfew of all public places ahead of the dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Laura. Other Acadiana parishes have imposed curfews as Hurricane Laura makes its way to the Louisiana- Texas border some time Wednesday night. Parish officials also issued a mandatory evacuation for Pecan Island; Intracoastal City;…
