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Firefighters Battle California Wildfire With Hot Weather in the Forecast June 3, 2024 Firefighters battling a California wildfire burning east of San Francisco have increased containment on the fire, but hot weather is...
Utility Launches Shutoff Plan Aimed at Preventing Another Wildfire Like Lahaina June 3, 2024 By Marcel Honore More than 48,000 Hawaiian Electric Co. customers living in some of the state’s driest areas will soon face the prospect...
People: PEMCO in Washington Names Strong Chief Claims Officer, Reddy Chief Data and Analytics Officer June 3, 2024 PEMCO Mutual Insurance named Calvin Strong chief claims officer. It also named Shashi Reddy chief data and analytics officer. Strong...
California Supreme Court Resolves Question on Coverage for COVID Business Shutdowns May 31, 2024 The California Supreme Court has resolved a question about insurance coverage for COVID-19 business shutdowns in the issue of a...
Boeing Pays Millions in Wages After in Washington Investigation May 31, 2024 A Washington wage complaint investigation resulted in The Boeing Co. paying $11.5 million in unpaid wages to nearly 500 workers....
People Moves: Pastorius Joins Alliant Insurance Services as EVP, Managing Director May 31, 2024 Mark Pastorius joined Alliant Insurance Services as executive vice president, managing director within Alliant Specialty. Pastorius’ insurance career spans more...
Oregon Wineries and Vineyards Seek $100M from PacifiCorp for Wildfire Smoke Damage May 31, 2024 By Claire Rush Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires that ravaged the state, alleging that...
AccuWeather: Intense Heat Baking Mexico to Shift into Western U.S. May 30, 2024 The heat dome that led to record-high temperatures in Mexico is forecast to expand northward and bring higher temperatures to...
Washington Premium Change Transparency Rule Kicks in June 1 May 30, 2024 Insurance will be required tell policyholders why their premiums have gone up staring June 1. A new rule by Washington...