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U.S. Insurers Face Challenges as Spike in Ratings Actions Expected to Continue
Negative ratings actions and financial challenges are forcing carriers to explore reinsurance options offering needed capital, according to a report released last month by Gallagher Re's Strategic ...
U.S. Power Companies Under Fire Over Role in Deadly Wildfires
The wildfire raging across the Texas panhandle, dubbed the Smokehouse Creek Fire and officially the largest on record for the state, has doubled in size since earlier this week and burned through an ...
Gun Oversight Focus of Testimony in Fatal Alex Baldwin Movie Set Shooting
A film-set manager increased oversight of firearm safety but was only partially aware of misfires in the days leading up to the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin during rehearsal ...
Triple-I: Lawsuit Abuse Adding to Auto Insurance Rate Hikes
Increasing litigation is adding to rate hikes in auto insurance coverage, according to a new report by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). The excessive litigation has compounded the ...
Intense Blizzard to Hit Parts of California
Blizzard conditions can be expected throughout the northern portion of California beginning Thursday, February 29, and running through the weekend, according to a National Weather Service alert. The ...
Toyota Recalls 381,000 Tacoma Pickups Due to Rear Axle Parts That Could Fall Off
Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the U.S. because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain trucks from the ...
EPA Directs $1 Billion to 25 Superfund Hazardous Waste Cleanups
The U.S. environment regulator said on Tuesday it is launching new cleanup projects at 25 hazardous waste sites from New Jersey to Oregon with $1 billion in funds.
The ...
Workplace Survey Highlights Turnover and Compensation Concern Employees the Most
A new workplace survey reveals a disconnect between employers prioritizing health and dental insurance, health savings accounts (HSAs) and charitable contributions, while employees prioritize ...