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Corporate Nuclear Verdicts Surged to New Record High in 2024, Report Says
Nuclear verdicts against corporate defendants reached a record high in 2024, led by cases involving products liability and intellectual property, according to a new report from research firm Marathon ...
Carriers Embracing DIY Home Inspections More and More, Firms Say
The future of home inspections is here and it's in the hands of … the homeowner. Literally, according to leaders of two firms that have developed DIY systems now being used by prospective insureds ...
New Jersey Announces $450M PFAS Settlement With 3M Days Before Trial
New Jersey officials announced a landmark settlement of up to $450 million with 3M Company to resolve the state's lawsuits and address damage to the state's water and other natural resources from ...
Georgia Becomes Second State to Shield Bayer From Roundup Cancer Claims
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential ...
Bermuda Absorbed $10B of California’s Wildfire Losses
According to data collected by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, Bermuda's insurers and reinsurers expect to pay nearly $10 billion in gross claims to U.S. policyholders and cedents for claims from the ...
Berkshire’s Abel: Utility Ops Rethink Wildfire Approach Amid Litigation
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Greg Abel said on Saturday that "keeping the lights on" is no longer a priority for the conglomerate's utilities when the threat of wildfires becomes excessive. Abel ...
Carrier Technology, Logistics Aid LA Wildfire Response
Earlier this year, as residents were evacuated due to wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds in drought-ravaged parts of Southern California, commercial and personal lines carriers mobilized office and ...
LA Fire Investigation Will Take a Year or More, Edison CEO Says
The probe into the deadly Southern California Eaton fire is likely to take a year or more as authorities examine Edison International's utility equipment as the possible cause, according to the ...