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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inszone Insurance Services Expands Arizona Presence with Acquisition of Green Planet Insurance, LLC
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance solutions, is excited to announce its acquisition of Green Planet Insurance, LLC, a respected real estate-focused brokerage located in Sun City West, Arizona. Founded in September 2020 by Daniel Ahluwalia, Green Planet Insurance merged in 2021 and significantly expanded its operations under the leadership of CEO Daniel Ahluwalia and Chief Marketing Officer Francisco Gonzalez. Specializing primarily in personal lines insurance, particularly homeowner policies, the agency has effectively served clients in partnership with lenders and realtors, representing approximately 70% of its business. The decision to partner with Inszone Insurance came as Green Planet sought opportunities to expand its capabilities and geographical reach beyond Arizona. "To continue growing, we recognized the need to align with an organization capable of overcoming the limitations we faced in our existing market," said Daniel Ahluwalia. "Joining Inszone allows us to access multiple states and new carriers, helping us significantly expand our client offerings. While it was difficult to let go of our 'baby,' we feel completely confident in the decision to join Inszone." Francisco Gonzalez added, "The professionalism and local commitment demonstrated by the entire Inszone team stood out from the beginning. A trusted friend referred us to Inszone, reassuring us of their commitment to preserving our local presence and client relationships." Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance Services, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Green Planet Insurance into our team. Their established expertise within the real estate market complements our existing capabilities and strengthens our position in Arizona and neighboring markets. We look forward to continued growth and exceptional service together." Clients of Green Planet Insurance will continue receiving dedicated service, now significantly enhanced by Inszone's expansive carrier access and broader geographic capabilities. About Inszone Insurance Services Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, Inszone Insurance Services is a full-service insurance brokerage firm offering a wide range of property & casualty and employee benefits solutions. Inszone continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions, now serving clients through offices in California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Washington, with additional expansion planned nationwide. For more information about Inszone Insurance Services, visit View source version on Contacts Inszone Insurance Services Chris Walters – CEO714-619-5620cwalters@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Korea Herald
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Korea Herald
Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes central Colombia
PARATEBUENO, Colombia (AFP) -- Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Colombians raced onto the streets Sunday after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the center of the country. The quake struck at 8:08 a.m. about 170 kilometers east of the capital Bogota and was felt across much of the country. In the town of Paratebueno, not far from the epicenter, Agence France-Presse reporters saw several partially collapsed buildings, including a whitewashed church with one wall seriously damaged. Nearby residents picked through the debris of several collapsed zinc-roofed structures. There were no reports of serious injuries, but authorities were investigating minor damage in several other villages. In Bogota -- a city nestled in the high Andes and home to eight million people -- the lengthy jolt prompted sirens to go off and sparked widespread alarm. Tall buildings visibly moved from side to side, creaking and groaning for almost a minute, while furniture and fittings shook violently. Thousands of Bogotanos raced downstairs and out of buildings still wearing their pajamas and sought refuge in parks and other open spaces. Parents tried to calm terrified children, couples hugged and others looked for pets that had run away. Many were afraid to go back inside as several aftershocks were detected. "It was a big scare," said 54-year-old Carlos Alberto Ruiz, who left his apartment with his wife, son and dog. "It's been a while since we felt it this strong here in Bogota," said Francisco Gonzalez, a lawyer who also fled his home. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of nine kilometers near Paratebueno. The impact was felt as far away as Medellin and Cali -- close to the Pacific coast. Bogota's security department said on X that emergency workers were conducting a sweep of the city to look for damage and provide assistance. Bogota's mayor, Carlos Fernando Galan, said all disaster agencies had been activated. Central Colombia is in a zone of high seismic activity. A 6.2 magnitude quake there in 1999 claimed nearly 1,200 lives. The country is on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin to South America.
Malay Mail
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Colombia's capital rattled by strong 6.3 earthquake, minor damage near epicentre
BOGOTÁ, June 9 — Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Bogotá residents raced into the streets yesterday morning, after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the Colombian capital. The quake struck at 8.08am and was widely felt across central Colombia. Authorities reported minor damage in some villages near the epicentre, about 170 kilometres (105 miles) east of the capital. Local firefighters were investigating reports of a main road being damaged, and cracks and fissures in several buildings including a church. There were no reports of damage or injuries in Bogotá, a city nestled in the high Andes that is home to eight million people. But the lengthy jolt prompted sirens to go off around the city and there was widespread alarm. Tall buildings visibly moved from side to side, creaking and groaning for several seconds, while furniture shook. Thousands of Bogotanos raced downstairs and out of buildings still wearing their pyjamas and sought refuge in parks and other open spaces. Parents tried to calm terrified children, couples hugged and others looked for pets that had run away. Many were afraid to go back inside as several aftershocks were detected. 'It was a big scare,' said 54-year-old Carlos Alberto Ruiz, who left his apartment with his wife, son and dog. 'It's been a while since we felt it this strong here in Bogotá,' said Francisco Gonzalez, a lawyer who also fled his home. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of nine kilometres near the central city of Paratebueno. The impact was felt as far away as Medellín and Cali — close to the Pacific coast. Bogotá's security department said on X that emergency workers were conducting a sweep of the city to look for damage and provide assistance. Bogotá's mayor, Carlos Fernando Galan, said all disaster agencies had been activated. Central Colombia is in a zone of high seismic activity. A 6.2 magnitude quake there in 1999, not far from Ansermanuevo, claimed nearly 1,200 lives. The country is on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin to South America. — AFP
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes Bogota, minor damage reported
BOGOTÁ: Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Bogota residents raced into the streets Sunday morning, after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the Colombian capital. The quake struck at 8:08 am and was widely felt across central Colombia. Authorities reported minor damage in some villages near the epicenter, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) east of the capital. Local firefighters were investigating reports of a main road being damaged, and cracks and fissures in several buildings including a church. There were no reports of damage or injuries in Bogota, a city nestled in the high Andes that is home to eight million people. But the lengthy jolt prompted sirens to go off around the city and there was widespread alarm. Tall buildings visibly moved from side to side, creaking and groaning for several seconds, while furniture shook. Thousands of Bogotanos raced downstairs and out of buildings still wearing their pajamas and sought refuge in parks and other open spaces. Parents tried to calm terrified children, couples hugged and others looked for pets that had run away. Many were afraid to go back inside as several aftershocks were detected. 'It was a big scare,' said 54-year-old Carlos Alberto Ruiz, who left his apartment with his wife, son and dog. 'It's been a while since we felt it this strong here in Bogota,' said Francisco Gonzalez, a lawyer who also fled his home. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of nine kilometres near the central city of Paratebueno. The impact was felt as far away as Medellin and Cali -- close to the Pacific coast. Bogota's security department said on X that emergency workers were conducting a sweep of the city to look for damage and provide assistance. Bogota's mayor, Carlos Fernando Galan, said all disaster agencies had been activated. Central Colombia is in a zone of high seismic activity. A 6.2 magnitude quake there in 1999, not far from Ansermanuevo, claimed nearly 1,200 lives. The country is on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin to South America.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Bogota, Sparks Panic
BOGOTÁ: Buildings swayed, sirens blared and panicked Bogota residents raced into the streets Sunday morning, after a shallow 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the Colombian capital. The quake struck at 8:08 am and was widely felt across central Colombia. Authorities reported minor damage in some villages near the epicenter, about 170 kilometers (105 miles) east of the capital. Local firefighters were investigating reports of a main road being damaged, and cracks and fissures in several buildings including a church. There were no reports of damage or injuries in Bogota, a city nestled in the high Andes that is home to eight million people. But the lengthy jolt prompted sirens to go off around the city and there was widespread alarm. Tall buildings visibly moved from side to side, creaking and groaning for several seconds, while furniture shook. Thousands of Bogotanos raced downstairs and out of buildings still wearing their pajamas and sought refuge in parks and other open spaces. Parents tried to calm terrified children, couples hugged and others looked for pets that had run away. Many were afraid to go back inside as several aftershocks were detected. 'It was a big scare,' said 54-year-old Carlos Alberto Ruiz, who left his apartment with his wife, son and dog. 'It's been a while since we felt it this strong here in Bogota,' said Francisco Gonzalez, a lawyer who also fled his home. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of nine kilometres near the central city of Paratebueno. The impact was felt as far away as Medellin and Cali -- close to the Pacific coast. Bogota's security department said on X that emergency workers were conducting a sweep of the city to look for damage and provide assistance. Bogota's mayor, Carlos Fernando Galan, said all disaster agencies had been activated. Central Colombia is in a zone of high seismic activity. A 6.2 magnitude quake there in 1999, not far from Ansermanuevo, claimed nearly 1,200 lives. The country is on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity where tectonic plates collide that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin to South America.
