Insurance News from January 29, 2016
National News
U.S. Utilities Examine Their Insurance Protection After Ukraine Grid Cyber Attack
U.S. utilities are looking hard at their cyber vulnerabilities and whether they can get...
International & Reinsurance News
‘Smart’ Appliances, Ventilation Systems Are New Hacker Targets: Cyber Experts
Hijacking "smart" toasters and refrigerators and hacking corporate ventilation systems...
East News
Patriot National Acquires Mid Atlantic Insurance Services in Virginia
Patriot National Inc., a workers' compensation outsourcing services firm based in Fort...
West News
Uber’s Bid to Pause Suit by California Drivers Group Rejected
Uber Technologies Inc. lost its bid to pause a lawsuit by California drivers demanding...
Southeast News
Florida Tornado Tosses Vehicle Driving on Turnpike
A tornado picked up a southbound vehicle on Florida's Turnpike near Fort Lauderdale...
Texas / South Central News
Dozens of Dangerous Texas Chemical Plants Operate near Public Centers: Report
Dozens of Texas plants similar to a fertilizer facility that exploded in the town of...
Midwest News
Iowa Appeals Court: Farmer May Sue Pipeline Company for Crop Damage
An appeals court said that a northeastern Iowa farmer may pursue a breach of contract...