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Survey Shows Majority of Florida, California Homeowners Seeing Higher Insurance Costs

Apr 18, 2024 It will come as a surprise to no one that the majority of Florida and California homeowners say they have been affected by rising property...

Attorney Wants Footage of Fatal Chase in Mississippi But Town Says None Exists

Apr 18, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump demanded Tuesday that police in a small town in Mississippi release camera footage of a chase...

NC Governor’s Pandemic Rules for Bar Closures Were ‘Illogical’ Court Says

Apr 18, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s orders during the COVID-19 pandemic that directed standalone bars to remain shuttered for...

3 Construction Workers Killed Doing Overnight Sealing on I-83, Police Say

Apr 18, 2024 LEWISBERRY, Pa. (AP) — Three construction workers on a maintenance project along a Pennsylvania interstate were struck and killed by a truck early Wednesday...

Claims Journal

United Airlines Says Boeing to Compensate for Damages Caused by MAX 9 Grounding

Apr 18, 2024 United Airlines will receive compensation from planemaker Boeing for financial damages incurred in the first quarter due to the grounding of 737 MAX 9...

Smartmatic, One America News Settle Election Defamation Lawsuit

Apr 18, 2024 Smartmatic has settled a lawsuit accusing right-wing television network One America News of defamation by falsely claiming that the voting technology company rigged...

Bayer Pushes Legislation in Multiple States for Legal Shield Against Lawsuits

Apr 18, 2024 Stung by paying billions of dollars for settlements and trials, chemical giant Bayer has been lobbying lawmakers in three states to pass bills providing...

Viewpoint: The Impact of Behavioral Health on Workers’ Comp

Apr 18, 2024 Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the workplace by providing financial support, rehabilitation and...

Best's Reviews

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Members of Columbian Financial Group; Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status

Apr 18, 2024 AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C+ (Marginal) from C++ (...

Best’s Commentary: UAE Insurers Adapt to Changing Weather Trends as Latest Flooding Costs Mount

Apr 18, 2024 AM Best expects the recent extreme weather that caused severe flash flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to...

Allianz Commercial Names Global Head of Marine

Apr 17, 2024 Allianz Commercial named Rich Soja, currently head of inland marine/regional head of marine North America, to succeed Ulrich Kadow as global head of marine. Kadow...

US Army Financial Counselor Pleads Guilty to Life Insurance Fraud After Preying on Gold Star Families

Apr 17, 2024 A New Jersey financial counselor with the U.S. Army and major in the Army Reserves pleaded guilty to defrauding...