Judge Strikes Down NY Plan to Charge Fossil-Fuel Firms $75B for Climate Damages September 3, 2026 By Marc Levy New York’s attempt to make fossil fuel-producing industries pay into a $75 billion fund to repair the damage wrought by...
Insurance Again Dominates Number of Complaints to Oregon Consumer Advocates September 3, 2026 Insurance continued to be the biggest generator of complaints to the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, according to the division,...
Starbucks Dress Code Didn’t Violate NYC Workers’ Labor Rights, US Court Rules September 3, 2026 By Daniel Wiessner A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday reversed a federal labor board ruling that said Starbucks broke the law by barring...
Amwins Acquires Firearms Insurance Specialist Joseph Chiarello & Co. September 2, 2026 Specialty insurance wholesale broker Amwins reports it has acquired Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc., a managing general agent (MGA) specializing...
US-Iran Clashes Escalate as Fears Grow of Extended Conflict September 2, 2026 By Patrick Sykes and Kate Sullivan Fighting between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz intensified after a period of relative calm,...
People: Builders Insurance Names Jasmund Board Chairman September 2, 2026 Atlanta-based Builders Insurance Group has named David Jasmund, a longtime board member and investment banker, as chairman of the board....
Tech Update: Howden Re Offers Property-Level Modeling for SRCC Risks September 2, 2026 Howden Re, the reinsurance arm of insurance broker Howden, is partnering with the modeling company Synthetik Insurance Technologies, to launch...
Texas A&M Forest Service Launches Prescribed Burn Manager Insurance Program September 2, 2026 The Texas A&M Forest Service launched an insurance program this week to provide liability protection for qualified certified and insured...
Florida Citizens Awards Commercial Clearinghouse Management to Bridge Specialty September 2, 2026 By William Rabb Despite months of lobbying and significant political campaign contributions by Ryan Turner Specialty brokerage, the winning bid for management of...
Severe Thunderstorms Threaten From Great Lakes to New Jersey September 2, 2026 By Brian K. Sullivan Another round of severe thunderstorms is threatening the US and Canada, from the Great Lakes to New Jersey, promising to...