Farm Bill Becomes Lightning Rod in Wisconsin Senate Race October 30, 2024 By Scott Bauer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde has repeatedly defended his self-professed lack of knowledge about the...
Aspen’s Orseck Explains the Growing Impact of PFAS [Video] September 27, 2024 As research has evolved on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), correlations are being made to medical conditions...
Reinsurance Outlook to ‘Neutral’; US to Push for Double-Digit Casualty Increases September 16, 2024 Fitch Ratings said reinsurers are likely to push for double-digit U.S. casualty rate increases during January renewals to keep up...
Trojan Condoms Contain ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Lawsuit Claims September 10, 2024 By Jonathan Stempel A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have...
Underwriters Wary of PFAS Amid ‘Superstorm’ of Litigation, Regulation September 5, 2024 By Allen Laman As litigation and regulation increase around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), insurance underwriting is tightening across lines. Insurance professionals who...
Cleanup Progresses After Spill of Firefighting Foam at Former Navy Base August 29, 2024 Firefighting foam in a hangar at Brunswick Executive Airport has been been removed, and mitigation is underway on four retention...
Connecticut Firefighters Sue DuPont, 3M, Honeywell Over Allegedly Contaminated Gear June 27, 2024 By Jonathan Stempel DuPont, 3M, Honeywell and 16 other defendants were sued on Tuesday by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective gear was...
BASF to Pay $316 million to Settle PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lawsuit May 21, 2024 By Clark Mindock German chemical company BASF said on Tuesday it reached a $316.5 million settlement with some U.S. public water systems that...
Viewpoint: The 10 Major Risks Shaping Insurance Today May 8, 2024 By Robert Muir-Wood I readily admit that lists of top risks, top threats, and opportunities for insurance are well-trodden ground, and ranking risks...
Wisconsin Republicans Ignore Governor’s Call to Spend $125M to Combat PFAS April 18, 2024 By Scott Bauer MADISON, Wis . (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday ignored the latest call from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend...