Written by Mark Woodward Loss Prevention, Missouri Employers Mutual, General Safety, Global Drivers of all vehicles have a responsibility to drive defensively, protecting not only themselves, but also other drivers and pedestrians around them. Dump truck drivers have additional responsibilities because their trucks are higher, longer and heavier than most vehicles on the road. Overloading Overloading […]
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Illinois College Halts Project Because of Contractor’s Fraud Indictment
A suburban Chicago college has halted plans to seal coat its parking lots because the contractor selected for the project is under indictment. College officials initially decided to accept the company’s low bid, despite pending criminal charges, after an attorney advised them to require a performance bond and monitor the project closely, according to the […]
Court Upholds $14.5 Million Defamation Verdict Against State Farm
Source: A.M. Best An Indiana appeals court is upholding a $14.5 million verdict against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for defaming a contractor following a massive 2006 hailstorm that brought in nearly 50,000 claims for State Farm. State Farm wanted the appeals court to overturn the verdict arguing communications the company’s fraud investigators had with authorities […]
Ohio County is Using $3.5M Surety Payout to Complete Sewer Project
Contractor progressing on K-A Sewer repairs, construction by Amber Gillenwater agillenwater@civitasmedia.com 04.03.13 – 07:00 am KANAUGA/ADDISON — As work continues on the Kanauga-Addison Sewer Project, the Gallia County Board of Commissioners have announced that it is anticipated that sewer construction repairs to the project will be completed near the end of this summer after which cleanup […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Assurance Brokers Ltd With Thanksgiving approaching, our thoughts turn gratefully to all of our clients and their families, as well as our friends, for helping make this a wonderful 2012. We are so thankful for your business, referrals, help, and kind words. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation. We hope that […]
What to do after a car accident? Missouri Department of Insurance offers app for smartphone users
What to do after a car accident? Missouri Department of Insurance offers app for smartphone users Free tool helps consumers protect themselves, their property and their identities Jefferson City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Insurance is offering a new smartphone app that walks drivers through the crucial steps to take if they’re in a car […]
One Dead & Three Injured in Construction Accident
A horrible crash on I-64 in Fairview Heights involving construction workers has killed one person and left three others hurt. It happened Tuesday morning around 9:30 at I-64 eastbound near the Fairview Heights exit. Investigators say a motorist was driving erratically when he crashed into a pickup truck then slammed into an attenuator on the […]
Understanding the Difference Between Work Comp Fraud and Abuse
Understanding the Difference Between Work Comp Fraud and Abuse Workers compensation fraud and abuse are each destructive and expensive. Determining the difference between work comp fraud and abuse can be difficult, but it is important. In Missouri, work comp fraud and abuse each carry different legal consequences. Read more to find out exactly what the difference […]
The OSHA 300 Logs – Is Yours Posted?
Starting on February 1, 2012 employers must use form 300A and post the annual summary of their Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 logs for 2011. The posting period is from February 1 to April 30. Who must keep OSHA records? Employers with more than 10 employees. Businesses that employ less than 10 workers or those […]
US Property/Casualty Pricing in Early Stages of Hard Market: Survey
NEW YORK—The U.S. property/casualty insurance industry is in the early stages of a hard market, according to a survey of industry executives released Wednesday by the Insurance Information Institute Inc. In fact, 72% of the attendees who responded to the survey at the Property/Casualty Insurance Joint Industry Forum this week in New York said the […]
