The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has launched a new tool for residents to buy flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program. Available, at floodsmart.gov, the online option is available to residents living in the almost 22,700 NFIP …

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates last week for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park’s towering roller coasters. A steady trickle of vehicles drove into the park, some of …

A fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of its residents and destroying much of the building that was home to more than 100 people. There were no confirmed casualties, but authorities searched the site …

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at bringing down housing costs in a bid to show that his administration is addressing voters’ affordability concerns in the final sprint to the midterm elections. The order would direct …

Russia-linked hackers used the volunteer-run Yggdrasil network to conceal communications during an attack on a Ukrainian grain logistics company, marking the first documented use of the technology by a state-linked hacking group, cybersecurity firm ESET said on Thursday. The attack …

Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO’s eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black Sea coast, killing at least one sailor with three still missing. Video …

Storm Austen knocked out electricity to almost 300,000 customers in western France on Friday as hurricane-force winds battered the region, disrupting roads, railways and other transport links. Brittany was hardest hit, with almost 150,000 customers without power, according to distributor …

New York’s City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a Central Park tourist staple dating to the 19th century after years of debate over the horses’ place on city streets. The Council voted 40 to 7 to pass the …

Taiwan shut its $5 trillion stock market, schools and offices on Friday as Typhoon Champi barreled toward the island, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds that disrupted flights. Champi was packing top sustained winds of 155 kilometers (96 miles) an …

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in an Australian court against Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram that alleges the social media platforms exposed children to harmful content and kept them addicted through algorithms. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court, …

According to recent report from AM Best, commercial auto liability insurance coverage has continued to bear the brunt of rising litigation costs, outpacing economic inflation. Social inflation has negatively affected commercial auto liability ultimate claim costs for several years, which …

Having spent more than 20 years in the industry, including a decade focusing on builder’s risk, I have seen the market shift numerous times over the years. In my opinion, here’s what lies behind the three biggest factors currently influencing …

General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most profitable vehicles — big pickup trucks and SUVs — as it seeks fresh revenue streams from heavy technology investments. Last year, GM said it would offer autonomous highway …

Matt Robb wanted to sell his computer keyboard. So he made a listing on Facebook Marketplace — and, as an experiment late last month, he put Meta’s new artificial intelligence agent Muse in the driver’s seat. Muse got to work. …

The Trump administration is lifting a blockade that had stalled some wind farms in a bid to boost support for a bipartisan plan to speed construction of US energy and infrastructure projects. Marking the shift, the Pentagon on Thursday advanced …

Rhode Island sued Meta Platforms in state court on Thursday over the company’s alleged tolerance for widespread scam advertising on its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms. The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited six New York and New Jersey employers for serious safety violations involving excavation hazards at the construction site of a large mixed-use commercial building. OSHA has proposed a combined $648,094 in …

Underwriters see the risk. Agents see the policy. I see what happens three weeks later, when a buyer sitting in escrow finds out what the house will actually cost to insure. I buy houses directly from owners across Los Angeles …

A number of major insurance carriers are lowering personal auto and homeowners insurance rates in Connecticut, according to a review of recent rate filings by the state’s insurance department. The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) identified 19 personal auto insurance filings …

New claims handling rules in Washington require insurers to follow updated rules that establish deadlines for responding to policyholders, conducting investigations, issuing denials and making payments. The rules, which took effect Oct. 18, require insurers to notify policyholders within 30 …