Central US Braces for Severe Weather Outbreak
An active weather pattern could bring destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, large hail and strong wind gusts to parts of the central United States over the next several days, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service and Accuweather. Two strong …
Judge Won’t Dismiss Lawsuits Against Travis Scott Over Deadly Astroworld Concert
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge …
Here’s Why Experts Don’t Think Cloud Seeding Caused Dubai Flooding
With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood — at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai, meteorologists said. Cloud seeding, although decades old, is still controversial in the weather …
US Revives Net Neutrality to Establish Authority Over Internet
US regulators reinstated net neutrality rules that aim to ensure everything on the internet is equally accessible, reclaiming authority over broadband service and setting the stage for legal challenges. The Federal Communications Commission’s Democratic majority adopted rules that bar broadband …
Lockton Re: Hypothetical Cyber Event Offers Carriers an Opportunity to Review Risks
A simulated cyber catastrophe highlights the benefits and problems cyber insurance carriers will encounter as a result, according to a report released by Lockton Re. The report, “A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Preparing for Ivan Wiper,” focuses on the consequences of …
Price or Safety? Priorities Change for Small Businesses After a Workers Comp Claim
Previous workers’ compensation claims can present an opportunity for agents serving small-business clients. The Hanover’s “2024 Small Business Risk Report: A Focus on Workers’ Compensation,” which surveyed 300 small business owners, found that a workers’ compensation claim experience can influence …
EU Should Revisit Bank and Insurer Capital Rules: French President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum capital rules to banks and insurers so that they are not too risk-averse and Europe is put at an economic disadvantage. The Basel Committee of …
Employer Can’t Deny Comp Claim in Shooting Then Argue Immunity, Court Says
An employer cannot deny a workers’ compensation claim on the grounds that a shooting injury was not work-related then turn around and argue it has immunity from a tort lawsuit because the incident happened at work, a Florida appeals court …
Family of Nigerian Businessman Killed in Helicopter Crash Sues Charter Company
The family of a Nigerian business leader who died in a Southern California helicopter crash that killed five others in February filed a lawsuit claiming the flight should have been grounded because of treacherous weather. Relatives of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the …
Boston Agent Charged With Creating Fake Insurance Policies to Collect Commissions
A Boston man has been charged with a fraud scheme in which prosecutors say he collected about $45,000 in unearned sales commissions on insurance policies he created using personally identifiable information stolen from individuals. The state attorney general’s office announced …
Orion180 Launches Homeowners Insurance in Arizona
Orion180 is expanding its homeowners insurance services to Arizona under a push by the company into the Western U.S. Orion180 currently operates in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina through its two insurance carriers. The company …
Connecticut M&A Advisor Agrees to Pay $1.5M to Settle Data Breach Class Action
Merritt Healthcare Advisors, a Connecticut mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm for healthcare practices, has agreed to a $1.525 million settlement of a class action stemming from a 2022 data breach. The money will go into a fund to compensate …
Jury Rejects Sex Abuse Claims Against Virginia School System by Former Student
A jury on Wednesday rejected a woman’s lawsuit seeking tens of millions of dollars from Virginia’s largest school system over allegations that she was raped multiple times as a middle schooler. The woman, who was identified in court papers only …
3-Alarm House Fire Likely Caused by Oily Rags, Newton Fire Chief Says
A three-alarm fire in Newton, Massachusetts this week was most likely caused by the combustion of oily rags used during renovations on the unoccupied home, according to Newton Fire Chief Gregory J. Gentile. The Newton Fire Department responded to 8 …
Workers’ Comp Rating Bureau of California OKs Higher Pure Premium Rate Filing
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California submitted its Sept. 1, 2024, pure premium rate filing to the California Department of Insurance, proposing advisory rates on average 0.9% above the average approved Sept. 1, 2023 rates. The proposed advisory …
Thames Water Debt Insurer Taps Advisers as Crisis Deepens
A US insurance firm with at least $2 billion in exposure to Thames Water Utilities Finance Plc is working with bondholders and advisers to protect their interests ahead of potential debt talks, according to people familiar with the matter. Assured …
Russia Reinsurer Backs Domestic Carriers to Get Indian Marine Insurance Permits
Russia’s state-owned reinsurer has given financial backing to three Russian insurance firms, allowing them to get Indian approval to provide marine insurance cover to tankers, two sources said, as Moscow seeks to facilitate trade with India amid Western sanctions. A …
Global Basel Committee Bolsters Rules for Supervising Banks, Non-Bank Sector
The world’s forum for banking regulators on Thursday tightened up its rulebook to focus better on spotting risks from climate change, the rise of non-banks, and digitalisation of finance. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, made up of banking regulators …
Aon Completes $13B Acquisition of Middle-Market Broker NFP
Aon plc said late Thursday that it has completed its $13 billion acquisition of middle-market P/C broker NFP. The purchase price will be funded by $7 billion in cash and $6 billion of Aon stock. Closing was earlier than originally …
ALKEME Acquires Illinois’ Ralph Weiner & Associates
ALKEME announced the acquisition of Ralph Weiner & Associates, a retail insurance agency based in Wheeling, Illinois. Established in 1951, Ralph Weiner & Associates has earned acclaim for its specialized focus on the long-term health care facility space, fostering enduring …
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