Mississippi Governor Asks for Federal Assistance After Tornado Damage July 26, 2023 Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has requested financial assistance from the federal government for 16 counties hit by tornadoes and damaging...
South Florida Corals Already Bleaching as Water Temps Hit Record Highs July 26, 2023 Some Florida Keys coral reefs are losing their color weeks earlier than normal this summer because of record-high water temperatures,...
Atlanta Suburb Government Lost $785,000 in Email Scam July 26, 2023 An Atlanta suburb is trying to recover nearly $800,000 that it lost in an email scam. The losses became public...
New Florida Workers’ Comp Rules in Effect for Employer Penalties, Exemptions July 26, 2023 This month, a number of new workers’ compensation rules took effect in Florida, affecting penalties for employers who fail to...
Head Scratcher? Claims Litigation Not Named as Major Factor in Florida Insolvencies July 26, 2023 By William Rabb Despite years of complaints from Florida property insurers and some lawmakers that out-of-control claims litigation was destroying the industry, recent...
Woman Forced Child to Start Fire to Collect Insurance, Georgia Commissioner Says July 25, 2023 Georgia authorities said a 34-year-old woman has been charged with arson and child cruelty after she forced her stepchild to...
Alabama Firefighter Dies, Another Wounded After Attack at Fire House July 25, 2023 An Alabama firefighter who was shot inside his fire station will be laid to rest today, providing a small measure...
After Decades of Delays, Coal Miners Hail Rule to Slow Black Lung Disease July 25, 2023 A half-century ago, the nation`s top health experts urged the federal agency in charge of mine safety to adopt strict...
Wesco Settles Coverage Dispute Over $36 Million IRA Financial Cyber Attack July 25, 2023 By William Rabb Wesco Insurance, a part of AmTrust, has agreed to settle its dispute with a financial firm that lost millions in...
PointeNorth Group Acquires Cooper Agency in Georgia July 25, 2023 PointeNorth Insurance Group, one of the largest locally owned agencies in the Southeast, has acquired Cooper Insurance & Associates in...