Declines in pregnancy- and childbirth-related deaths that took place over a decade and a half have stalled since 2015, as rates increased in some of the world’s wealthiest regions. Maternal mortality increased by 17% in Europe and North America from …
Chile is finalizing a deal with the World Bank for insurance against high-intensity earthquakes that would impact the country’s fiscal policy and public debt, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. “The insurance would allow Chile to receive pre-established compensation payments, …
A U.S. train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals in an Ohio town might have been avoided if the railway company’s alarm system had given engineers an earlier warning that bearings were overheating, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board …
After last week’s damaging cyclone, New Zealand needs to rebuild with more resilient infrastructure to cope with more frequent and intense weather events, the prime minister said Tuesday. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has described Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused widespread damage …
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. Working in DEI means one of my main objectives is to contribute to the changes I want to see for the insurance industry overall — and for our …
A law firm that has made a multibillion-dollar business out of suing auto and liability insurers for Medicare reimbursement payments may have met its match in Florida’s notice-of-intent-to-sue requirements. A panel of the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals this …
Pennsylvania House Democrats put their freshly minted majority status to work this week in shutting down Republican efforts to make changes to legislation designed to let victims of childhood sexual abuse file otherwise outdated lawsuits. After the winners of three …
A referendum campaign aimed at ensuring independent shops have the information needed to repair newer cars has qualified for the November ballot. The secretary of state announced Tuesday that 74,686 signatures were validated for “Automotive Right to Repair” proposal. That’s …
The best position that promises the most growth and best opportunities from which to launch a budding insuring cannabis career is? Broker? Claims professional? An informal poll conducted on LinkedIn showed that underwriter was the position of choice to grow …
Phil Regan sued the New York Mets and former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination when he was moved out as pitching coach after the 2019 season. Regan, a former big league pitcher who turns …
