New York Sues 3M, DuPont, Other Firms for Funding of PFAS Cleanup July 17, 2026 New York’s attorney general sued several large chemical and agricultural companies on Thursday, alleging they knowingly sold harmful so-called forever...
West Hartford to Pay $20 Million to Settle Suit Over Kindergartener’s Death July 17, 2026 The West Hartford Town Council voted unanimously on July 14 to approve a $20 million settlement of a lawsuit over...
Man Charged With Arson for Fire at Philadelphia Islamic Center July 17, 2026 A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged with arson related a fire at a mosque in the city July...
New York Approves 22% Workers’ Compensation Cost Reduction July 17, 2026 New York has approved a 21.9% reduction in workers’ compensation insurance premium rates, which the state says represents an estimated...
New Cases Slow in New York City Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak July 16, 2026 By Jennifer Peltz A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in a New York City neighborhood now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing, health...
AM Best Shifts Outlooks to Negative for Safety Insurance July 16, 2026 AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable while affirming the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and...
People Moves: MEMIC Expands Northeast Underwriting Team with New Hire Rutledge July 16, 2026 The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, hired Sean Rutledge to its Northeast underwriting team as a production underwriter. Based...
New Jersey Insurance Agents Are Not Exempt From Consumer Fraud Act: High Court July 16, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that insurance brokers, producers, and agents are not entitled to a professional...
Massachusetts Finalizes New Safety, Consumer Rules for Assisted Living Facilities July 15, 2026 One year after the tragic fire at Gabriel House in Fall River claimed the lives of 10 residents and injured...
One Weather Firm Warns New England Could See Big Hurricane This Season July 15, 2026 By William Rabb All of the best-known storm forecasting services have predicted a mild 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. That includes Colorado State University,...