Talk of Managing Earth as an Asset Wins Over Congressional Climate Change Skeptic June 13, 2019 By Eric Roston In a break from years of acrimony over basic science, House Budget Committee members on Tuesday tripped over each other...
Take the Flood Insurance Quiz June 12, 2019 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released an online quiz, “What the Flood!,” as part of its #YourRiskIsReal campaign,...
Environmentalists Sue Over Trump Rollback of Offshore Oil Safety Regulations June 12, 2019 By Valerie Volcovici A coalition of environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Interior Department’s rollbacks of safety measures put...
E-Scooter Injuries on the Rise; Researchers Urge Helmet Laws June 12, 2019 Facial and head injuries from riding electric scooters have tripled over the past decade, according to a Rutgers study. Electric...
Aon’s Specht Joins Cyber Insurance Agency Coalition as the Head of Affinity June 12, 2019 Cyber insurance and cybersecurity agency Coalition announced the addition of Brian Specht as the head of Affinity to help the...
China’s Anbang Insurance to Begin Selling Waldorf-Astoria Luxury Condos June 12, 2019 By Patrick Clark China’s Anbang Insurance Group Co. is scouring the globe for condo buyers looking for a little — or a lot...
Everest Insurance, All Risks Expand Workers’ Comp Coverage for Marine Risks June 12, 2019 Everest Insurance has joined with All Risks, Ltd. to expand its workers’ compensation capabilities for the marine industry. Through this...
U.S. Spends Billions on Disaster Aid Over Investing in More Lasting Preparedness June 12, 2019 By Eric Roston Forecasters are expecting this year’s North Atlantic hurricane season to be roughly average, with about 14 named storms including six...
Study Debunks Theory That Legalized Marijuana Helps Prevent Opioid Deaths June 12, 2019 By Carla K. Johnson A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favorite talking...
Doctor in Oklahoma Trial Says J&J Pushed Opioids Even After Abuse Became Known June 11, 2019 By Jef Feeley and Andrew Harris Oklahoma’s star witness told a state judge that Johnson & Johnson pressed doctors to prescribe its painkillers even as the...