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Texas Agency Sues to Stop Release of Data Center Records, Citing Terrorist Risk
Oct 8 2026 // The Public Utility Commission of Texas is asking a Travis County judge to block the release of information showing where data centers and virtual currency mines operate, saying those details could aid terrorists. The...
Two Past Hurricanes, OIR Data Give Idea of What to Expect From Isaias in Florida
Oct 8 2026 // If Isaias turns into a hurricane and hits the Florida Panhandle on Oct. 9, as forecast, a population of more than 1.4 million lies in its path. The number of those that are insured property owners is less clear. Market...
Gulf Coast on Alert for First Hurricane of 2026
Oct 7 2026 // A tropical depression in the Atlantic is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rainfall and high winds to the central Gulf Coast this weekend. Tropical Depression 9 is expected to impact southeastern...
UAE Probe Labels FlyDubai Cockpit Axe Attack a Terrorist Act
Oct 5 2026 // A United Arab Emirates investigation of the near-catastrophic FlyDubai flight said the co-pilot attempted “to carry out a terrorist act” as more details emerged about what happened in the cockpit. The co-pilot...
Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Banyan Launches Red Fox Risk for Wildfires
Oct 5 2026 // Specialty managing general agent Banyan Risk said it launched Red Fox Risk Ltd, a new underwriting venture focused on wildfire-exposed property risk in the U.S. The business will be led by Brian Espie as CEO and Sarah...
Study: Residents Near Maui Wildfires Show Elevated Metals Linked to Lung Health Impacts
Oct 2 2026 // Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says. The work shows that...
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