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Wildfires in Greece Claim Dozens of Lives
Greek firefighters say that at least 74 people were killed in wildfires in the country's Attica region, which includes Athens, as a summer heatwave has increased the risk of blazes across Europe. The ...
Climate Change Starts to Globally Disrupt the Seasons Themselves
Poring over four decades of satellite data, climate scientists have concluded for the first time that humans are pushing seasonal temperatures out of balance—shifting what one researcher called the ...
UK Motor Insurers Will Mutualize Claims for Terror Attacks Using Vehicles as Weapons
UK motor insurers have voted for the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) to handle and pay the claims from victims involved in a terrorist event where a vehicle is used to kill or injure. MIB is the UK's ...
Children’s Climate Lawsuit Beats Back Trump Administration Appeal
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Trump administration's renewed bid to dismiss a lawsuit by young activists who say it is ignoring the perils of climate change. By a 3-0 vote, the 9th ...
Commercial Auto: Profitability Issues Remain, But There’s Light at the End of Tunnel
Despite insurers' best efforts to increase rates to compensate for losses, commercial auto continues to be an unprofitable line. In less than a decade, despite continued increases in premiums, two ...
Cybersecurity Ranks as Highest D&O Liability Worry: Willis Towers Watson
Cybersecurity is the top directors and officers (D&O) liability concern for organizations today, while claims brought by employees, including claims for harassment or discrimination, and ...
U.S. Regulator Calls for Greater Disclosure of Power Grid Cyber Attacks
The U.S. government on Thursday asked power generators to disclose more information about cyber attacks amid growing concern that foreign hackers could disrupt the electric grid. The Federal Energy ...
New York City Climate Lawsuit Against Major Oil Companies Dismissed by U.S. Judge
A U.S. judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by New York City seeking to hold major oil companies liable for climate change caused by carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels. In dismissing the ...