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US Issues Order Mandating Bird Flu Testing of Milk Supply

The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds. Bird …

Judge Says Southwest Must Face Bias Claims Over Free Flights for Hispanic Students

U.S. judge on Friday said Southwest Airlines must face a lawsuit by a prominent affirmative action opponent claiming a now-defunct program that awarded free flights to Hispanic college students was racially discriminatory. U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas said …

Miss. Supreme Court Orders USAA to Pay $15M in Hurricane Katrina Bad-Faith Claim

When hurricanes hit coastal areas, property insurers often breathe a sigh of relief when much of the damage appears to be the result of storm surge and flooding – losses that aren’t covered by most homeowners’ policies. But after Hurricane …

Jury Awards $452 Million in Damages For Insulin Patch Trade Secrets Theft

Medical device maker Insulet convinced a jury that Korean rival EOFlow owes it $452 million in damages for stealing trade secrets related to insulin pumps, according to a verdict made public in Massachusetts federal court on Thursday. The jury in …

Father of Victim of NYC Subway Chokehold Sues Defendant Daniel Penny

The father of the victim at the center of the fatal New York City subway chokehold trial has sued the defendant as a Manhattan jury continued to deliberate the case Thursday. Jordan Neely ‘s father, Andre Zachary, filed the suit …

Quake Prompted Tsunami Warning West Coast. Here’s What to Know About Tsunamis

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. Here are some …

Antares Announces Leadership Team for New Commercial Division

Antares Global Management Ltd. announced three key appointments for its new Commercial Division, which comprises Syndicate 1274 and Bermuda-based Antares Re. Antares announced in November that it was restructuring its underwriting operations by spitting its Bermuda and UK re/insurance businesses …

Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc Conquers Detractors and Direct Line

Amanda Blanc is determined to steer Aviva Plc to one of the biggest takeovers in its history, a highlight in a storied insurance career where she’s stood up to challenges including activist shareholders and sexist barbs. If her £3.6 billion …

UK Issues Red Warning as Storm Darragh Brings Hurricane-Strength Winds

Storm Darragh has triggered a red weather warning for the west coast of Wales and the Bristol Channel on Saturday, with hurricane-force winds forecast. Wind speeds are expected to reach as high as 90 miles (145 kilometers) per hour, according …

After 23 Years as CEO, Craft Moves to Producer Role at Palomar as Williford Takes Helm

Alabama-based Palomar Insurance, a 70-year-old agency with offices across the state and in Mississippi and Georgia, announced that longtime CEO Tony Craft will step down to be a producer in the company. Replacing Craft at the top is Jim Williford, …

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