Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes October 16, 2024 By Patrick Wraight Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured. They make insureds less likely to file smaller...
The ‘Waffle House Index’ Helps Residents, FEMA Gauge a Storm’s Severity October 16, 2024 By Hannah Schoenbaum Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort...
Far From Milton’s Eye, Tornadoes Wrought Unexpected Damage October 16, 2024 By Stephany Matat and Christopher Keller WELLINGTON, Fla. (AP) — Tony Brazzale, a diving boat captain who has lived for 10 years in his Wellington home...
Oregon County Adds Utility to $51B Climate Suit Against Fossil Fuel Companies October 16, 2024 By Claire Rush Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, has added the state’s largest natural gas utility to its $51.5 billion climate lawsuit...
Average Weekly Wage Increase Bumps California Workers’ Comp Benefits for 2025 October 16, 2024 California’s State Average Weekly Wage rose nearly 3.8% in the year ending March 31, resulting in an increase in California...
Google Endorses Bill to Reveal Funders Backing Lawsuits October 16, 2024 By Emily Birnbaum Google is endorsing a bill that would require people filing lawsuits to disclose who will be paying for – and...
Jury Says J&J Must Pay $15 Million to Man Who Claims Talc Caused His Cancer October 16, 2024 By Brendan Pierson Johnson & Johnson must pay $15 million to a Connecticut man who alleges that he developed mesothelioma, a rare form...
Washington’s Landmark Climate Law Hangs in The Balance This Election October 16, 2024 A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for...
Former Triple-I Exec Says He Was Fired After Testifying in Bullying Case Against CEO October 16, 2024 A former employee of the Insurance Information Institute is suing his former boss and the organization’s owners on allegations of...
AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Kansas’ Upland Mutual October 15, 2024 AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and...