Government
Viewpoint: Legislative Action Is Needed Now to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Wildfires, once sporadic and isolated, have escalated into frequent and devastating events, impacting not only remote forested regions but also urban communities. This alarming trend is evident as ...
Mixed Bag: What Trump 2.0 Tariffs, DOGE Activities Mean For Insurers
Setting aside the populist flavor of his campaign rhetoric, Donald J. Trump's previous service as the nation's 45th President presents a remarkable opportunity to make educated guesses about the ...
What is business transformation in insurance? Insurance business transformation is an operating model and technology foundation shift that allows organizations...
Contentious COP29 Deal Shows Climate Cooperation Fraying at Edges
When COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev stepped to the podium at the closing meeting of the Baku climate summit on Sunday morning, hoping to clinch a hard-fought agreement on global climate finance, he ...
Florida Citizens’ Brass Tired of ‘Clickbait’ News on Its Hurricane Claims Denials
Officials with Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. took issue Thursday with a number of national and Florida news reports that have suggested the insurer has the "worst rate" on paying claims ...
How Will the Antitrust Showdown Launched Under Biden Change Under Trump?
The U.S. antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred corporate deal-making throughout President Joe Biden's administration may be kept on a shorter leash by Donald Trump after he ...
Struggling Businesses at Corner Where George Floyd Was Murdered Sue Minneapolis
Several business owners at the struggling corner where George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020 are suing the city to demand it take over their properties and compensate ...
Fewer Worker Deaths Investigated by OSHA in FY 2024
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its enforcement has led to fewer workers dying. OSHA, a part of the Department of Labor, said it investigated 826 worker deaths in fiscal year ...
Consumer Watchdog Facing Curbs, Scrutiny Following Trump Win
Bank executives and lawyers anticipate the incoming Trump administration to place significant limits on the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), but the president's populist leanings ...