Major insurers accused of conspiracy to reduce liability coverage
Seven states filed suits in San Francisco naming 32 insurers including Hartford Fire Allstate Cigna and Aetna. They allege a 1984 coordinated boycott with Lloyd's of London to curb broad occurrence liability and end standard forms, triggering higher costs and service cuts by cities and nonprofits. California joins with others seeking reform of the Insurance Services Office and data disclosure.
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New York
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Wisconsin
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Massachusetts
Alabama
Loyd’s of
London
Mattox
Austin
Robert Abrams
Aetna Lifer and Casualty Co
Insurance Services Office
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Allstate Insurance Co
Cigna Corp
Aetna
Lloyd's of London
John van de Kamp
van de Kamp
Insurance Services
Dave Ostwald
New York City
BoE Promotes Wellness Programs for Frederick County Staff
The Frederick County Board of Education encourages staff to join wellness initiatives aimed at overall wellbeing. Coordinator Colette Baker explains the health wellness distinction, with activities since September including exercise classes, stress management, swim sessions, and free blood pressure checks. Rewards like Wellness Watcher shirts and tote bags motivate participation. A 10 month outreach, site visits, and faculty talks drive uptake as walking toward wellness gains momentum.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Jan Barrett
Tamara Stalnaker
Board of Education
Frederick County
Colette Baker
Baker
Suburban Deer Move In Across Islip Neighborhoods
Deer adapt to suburban life on Long Island as Cornell researchers document a three year study near Seatuck Wildlife Refuge. Bucks reach 200 pounds, does 100, many deer forage near homes and even visit eateries while authorities weigh hunting as a control measure. Lyme disease linked ticks rise with deer, but officials caution against mass culls.
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N.Y
Thomas Litwon
Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge
Istip
Long Island
Cornell
New York City
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Ohio
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Colorado
Mr. Litwon
James Witham
The
Illinois Natural History Survey
Chicago
Edward Bosler
New York State Health Department
Bosler
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