Patricia Wells

Many companies rely on recruiters to find the best talent. However, if recruiters are not doing their job well, it can hurt your chances of hiring quality candidates. This issue is becoming more apparent as businesses notice red flags in the recruiting process. One major concern is when candidates are not properly vetted. Companies often … Read more

A major oil spill off the coast of Nigeria in December 2011 has raised serious concerns about safety practices in the offshore oil industry. The incident began when a leak occurred in a pipeline connecting a production vessel to a tanker. Over three hours, the crew realized that more oil was being lost than was … Read more

Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd., a reinsurer based in Hong Kong, has exciting news. The company has received a reinsurance branch license to operate in India. This is a big step for Peak Re as it aims to expand its presence in emerging markets across Asia. The license allows Peak Re to write both property and … Read more

An Iowa man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for committing insurance fraud. Bryce Douglas Murphy, 33, from Peosta, pleaded guilty to charges of Insurance Fraud and Fraudulent Practice, both classified as Class D felonies. His case was investigated by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. Murphy made a false claim to an … Read more

Severe storms and heavy rains have caused significant damage across 14 states in the South and Midwest of the United States, leaving over 400,000 people without power. The storms brought record rainfall to areas like Memphis and eastern Missouri, with more rain expected through the weekend. The hardest-hit regions include the central Mississippi River Valley … Read more

Measles outbreaks are spreading across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, raising alarms among health officials. This week, Texas reported 22 new cases, bringing its total to 422 cases across 19 counties. The outbreak, which began two months ago, has now reached central Texas, with Erath and Brown counties recording their first cases. So far, 42 … Read more

CFC, a specialist insurer, has launched a new cyber insurance product called Cyber Proactive Response (CPR) designed for businesses earning up to $250 million. This innovative offering includes features that set it apart from other cyber insurance policies on the market. One of the standout benefits of CPR is the provision for unlimited reinstatements without … Read more

Laura Beckmann, the President and Chief Operating Officer of AmRisc LLC, was honored with the 2025 Philanthropic Leadership Award at the recent IICF Southeast Gala. The event took place on April 2, 2025, at The Thompson in Dallas, Texas, and brought together over 665 professionals from the insurance industry. The gala raised an impressive $1.2 … Read more

A new bill in California aims to strengthen the financial capacity of the California FAIR Plan, which provides insurance coverage for high-risk properties. The bill, known as Assembly Bill 226, recently passed the Assembly with unanimous support, receiving a vote of 72-0. Authored by Assemblymembers Lisa Calderon from Whittier and David Alvarez from San Diego, … Read more

A farmer from Kentucky is facing serious consequences after admitting to cheating the federal crop insurance program out of nearly $1.5 million. Robert Thomas Hunt, who lives in Taylor County, pleaded guilty to the charges and is now awaiting his sentencing. Hunt’s scheme spanned from 2015 to 2021. During this time, he instructed grain haulers … Read more