Lawsuit Says Zealous Honolulu PD Arresting Drivers for DUI Even When Sober
The Honolulu Police Department said it will review all impaired driving arrests after the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a lawsuit alleging officers are arresting sober drivers in an overzealous focus on making drunk-driving arrests. In recent years …
Czech Republic Accuses China of ‘Malicious Cyber Campaign’ Against Foreign Ministry
The Czech Republic has accused China of being “responsible” for cyberattacks against a a communication network of its Foreign Ministry, officials said on Wednesday [May 28]. The Foreign Ministry in Prague said the malicious activities started in 2022 and targeted …
Viewpoint: Life-Saving Building Codes Are the Unsung Heroes of Resilience
In an era where billion-dollar disasters are becoming the norm, one truth stands above the wreckage: strong building codes save buildings – and lives. Yet despite mounting risks, the U.S. remains caught in a paradox. We have the knowledge and …
Lloyd’s Insurer Beazley Gains New Bull to Bolster Unique Status
The only stock in the FTSE 100 with buy recommendations from every analyst that covers it just gained another bull. Beazley Plc was named a ‘top pick’ by Berenberg, which gave the Lloyd’s of London insurer a 1,150 pence price …
SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance Crypto Exchange
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, extending the regulator’s new approach to cryptocurrencies since President Donald Trump reentered the White House. A joint stipulation of dismissal …
Ex-WWE Executive Turns, Agrees to Team With Sex Abuse Accuser Against McMahon
A former WWE executive who had been fighting sexual abuse allegations in a lawsuit by an ex-employee has agreed to a confidential settlement and will now help the accuser as she continues suing the company and former leader Vince McMahon, …
Industry Vets Bonneau and Bredahl Form Novel Financial, Acquire Forza Insurance
The former chief executives of Partner Re and Howden Tiger are joining two other industry veterans to form a company, which they describe as “an independent holding company that oversees carriers supporting managing general underwriters. Novel Financial Holdings LLC (“Novel”) …
DeSantis Vetoes Repeal of ‘Free Kill’ Medical Malpractice Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that would have restored some family members’ right to file suit after a loved one dies from medical negligence. The Florida Legislature this year approved House Bill 6017 by wide margins. The …
Trump Administration Is Rolling Out a New Way to Shrink FEMA’s Role
When a series of deadly storms and tornadoes pummeled Arkansas in mid-March, downing power lines and tearing up homes, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the federal government for money to not only help repair the damage, but also boost the …
Georgia Insurance Office Uses Appointment Fees to Help Fund New Elevator Inspectors
Elevator inspections in Georgia have been an issue for years, exacerbated by the death of an 18-year-old athlete who was trapped and crushed between floors in a faulty elevator in 2021. Now, the Georgia insurance commissioner says his office has …
After Years of Losses, Florida Insurers Saw Underwriting Profits in 2024, AM Best Says
After eight years of losses, Florida’s personal property insurance market reported an underwriting profit and a considerable jump in operating income in 2024, the AM Best rating and analytics firm said in a report this week. The firm examined 45 …
Liberty Mutual Settles With Travelers Over New York Subcontractor Coverage
Liberty Mutual reported that it has reached a settlement with Travelers Insurance in a case involving a construction firm being sued by a man who was injured when he fell down an elevator shaft on a construction site. Liberty Mutual …
Viewpoint: California’s Property Insurance Crisis and the Path to Reform
California’s property insurance market remains in turmoil, exacerbated by escalating wildfire risks, insurer withdrawals, and systemic shortcomings in the state’s safety net—the California FAIR Plan. As homeowners confront rising premiums and limited coverage options, comprehensive reform is imperative to stabilize …
Ex-Connecticut Governor Rowland Pardoned by President Trump Was Insurance Agent
Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, whose promising political career was upended by a corruption scandal and two federal prison stints, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. The Republican governor, who served from 1995 until 2004, was among a number …
Trump’s Tariffs to Remain in Effect After Appeals Court Grants Stay
A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Thursday, a day after a trade court had ruled Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and ordered an immediate block on them. …
Searing Heat in California and West Threatens to Break Temperature Records
A short-lived heat wave will send temperatures soaring across California and the U.S. West through the weekend, elevating power demand and raising the risk of health impacts. At least 26 daily records may be broken or tied across the West …
Cotality: Over 33 Million Properties at Risk of Hurricanes, Creating ‘Liquidity Traps’
Cotality said it has identified more than 33.1 million residential properties from Texas to Maine with a combined reconstruction cost value of $11.7 trillion at least moderate risk of sustaining damage from hurricane-force winds. The property data provider, formerly known …
AM Best Revises Outlook to Negative for Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual
AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICRs of “bbb+”(Good) for the members of the Oklahoma …
Victoria’s Secret Website Down as Lingerie Seller Addresses ‘Security Incident’
Victoria’s Secret has taken down its U.S. website and says some in-store services will be unavailable as it addresses an unspecified “security incident.” A message to customers remained in place of the popular lingerie brand’s normal shopping site Thursday, stating …
New York Times Agrees to License Content to Amazon for AI Use
The New York Times Co. has reached a deal to license its editorial content to Amazon.com Inc. for use across its artificial intelligence platforms, marking the first such agreement the newspaper company has struck after years of battles between the …

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