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Trump Policy Shift on Flood Insurance Draws Cheers From Climate Advocates
Climate advocates say an overhaul of the nation's flood insurance program being unveiled by the Trump administration will spur communities around the country to better plan for extreme weather, but ...
EU Leaders Will Mull Pressing Britain for Long Brexit Delay
European Union leaders will consider pressing Britain to delay Brexit by at least a year to find a way through its domestic deadlock, the chair of next week's EU summit said on Thursday. "I will ...
Marijuana Coverage Opportunities Growing for Carriers, Despite Ongoing Risks: A.M. Best
Marijuana is a growing opportunity for insurers across the United States as moves to legalize the drug have expanded across the country. But there are still a number of risks in play that could limit ...
Crop Insurance Subsidies in Jeopardy Under Trump’s 2020 Budget
President Donald Trump's "I LOVE YOU!" tweet to farmers is facing another challenge: Budget cuts that will slash subsidies for crop insurance and small growers. Trump's 2020 budget, released Monday, ...
Wells Fargo CEO Insists Scandals, Risk Management Woes in Past; Regulator Disagrees
Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Tuesday pressed Wells Fargo & Co Chief Executive Tim Sloan for proof the bank has put a string of consumer abuse scandals behind it at a tense congressional ...
Insurance Rates Could Climb in Flood-Prone Areas Under Trump Administration Plan
Flood insurance premiums could rise and property values fall in the most deluge-prone areas under a plan the Trump administration intends to roll out in coming weeks to change the way risk is ...
U.S. Reviewing 5G Security Over Hacking Concerns, Huawei Worries
The Department of Homeland Security is conducting a broad review of risks posed by 5G technology, officials said, as the U.S. grapples with concerns about the new network's vulnerability to hacking ...
May Pleads for ‘Just One More Push’ to Break Brexit Deadlock
Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Friday to make "just one more push" to break the deadlock over Brexit by offering her changes to a deal to help persuade Britain's deeply ...