Yearly Archives: <span>2023</span>

Ohio Residents Worry About Going Home, Toxic Gas From Derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) – Brittany Dailey stood outside her hotel watching black smoke darken the sky 10 miles to the east as crews burned toxic chemicals from tanker cars that derailed just down the street from her home. The …

74-year-old Florida Lyft Driver Went Missing, Then Was Found Dead; One Arrested

A South Florida Lyft driver who went missing more than a week ago has died, his daughter confirmed Tuesday. Lindsay DiBetta posted on Facebook that the family would be announcing information on services for her father, Gary Levin, in the …

Three College Students Killed in West Virginia Auto Accident

Three Virginia college students were killed when their vehicle left a road and struck a tree in West Virginia, authorities said Friday. The single-vehicle accident occurred Thursday night along West Virginia Route 259 near the Virginia border, the Hardy County …

Magic Kingdom Could Soon Be Lost Kingdom for Disney

Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at the Walt Disney World Resort, issuing bonds and holding the ability to build …

Oregon City to Phase Out Gas Use in New Homes

The city of Eugene, Oregon, will join other local governments throughout the country in phasing out gas appliances in some types of new construction in an effort to cut climate pollution. The Eugene City Council passed the measure by a …

People Moves: CFC Taps Markel’s Bailey to Lead Cyber U/W; Lockton Hires James as Head of Facilities & Binders; WTW Appoints Aon’s Van Ede for Trade Credit

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the MGA CFC Underwriting, Lockton, and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here. CFC Taps Markel’s Bailey as Cyber Underwriting Leader CFC Underwriting, the London-based specialist managing general agent, …

Lloyd’s Names Former Ascot CEO Brooks as Deputy Chair of Council

Lloyd’s of London announced that Andrew Brooks has been appointed as deputy chair of the Council of Lloyd’s. Brooks recently stepped down as chief executive officer of Ascot Underwriting Ltd. – a position he held for 15 years. He also …

Global Reinsurers to Bear Bulk of Losses From Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Fitch

Most insurance payouts due to the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria ultimately will be borne by global reinsurers, according to Fitch Ratings. “The vast majority of insured losses will be covered by reinsurance, but the amount ceded is likely …

NFL Must Face Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Sunday Ticket’ Prices

The National Football League (NFL) must face a $6 billion class action alleging it unlawfully limited televised games and drove up the cost of its “Sunday Ticket” package, a U.S. judge ruled on Tuesday. Sunday Ticket lets subscribers watch local …

Earthquake Update: More Than 20,000 Dead Across Turkey, Syria; Rescue Efforts Intensify

Thousands of foreign aid workers have arrived in Turkey and the first UN aid convoy has entered Syria after this week’s twin earthquakes. The World Bank announced a $1.78 billion relief package as well. The death toll surpassed 20,000 across …