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Insurer Says Tech Services Firms Should Pay for Insured’s Ransomware Damages
ACE American Insurance Co. is suing to recover $500,000 it paid in ransomware damages to a staffing company, claiming cloud computing and cybersecurity firms contracted by its policyholder should ...
Florida’s Citizens Is Deferring Flood Coverage Proof While NFIP Is Shut Down
Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is deferring the required proof of flood insurance while the federal government shutdown continues and the National Flood Insurance Program is in limbo. ...
Study Reveals Nearly Half of Drivers Killed in Crashes Tested Positive for THC
THC-impaired driving deaths are soaring, according to new study findings that will be presented this week at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago. In a review of ...
Hedge Funds Targeting Fire Insurance Hit a Wall in California
Hedge funds speculating on wildfire insurance claims in California were just dealt a legal blow, after the state adopted new legislation designed to stifle such bets. Under the law, approved last ...
Florida Roller Coaster Complaints Prompt Questions About Universal’s Response After Death
Multiple people have reached out with related stories to the family of a 32-year-old man who died of blunt force injuries two weeks ago while riding the new Stardust Racers roller coaster at ...
IBHS Study Shows Smaller Hail May Be More Damaging to Roofs Than Once Believed
A study by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) found roof damage from smaller hailstones may be much more significant than previously believed. It's a finding that one ...
AIG’s Bailey to Retire; New Leadership Structure for NA Commercial Team
American International Group announced the retirement of Don Bailey, executive vice president and chief executive officer, North America Commercial Insurance, who will step down at year-end to focus ...
Florida Authorities Nab Theft Ring for Stealing $800,000 Worth of Smoke Detectors
A multi-department operation led to the arrest of seven defendants for their involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot, according to ...