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Analysis: U.S. P/C Industry’s $21.1B Underwriting Losses for 2023
The U.S. property/casualty market sustained an estimated $21.1 billion in underwriting losses in 2023, highlighting the challenges the industry faces as a result of natural catastrophes and ...
Contractors or Employees? Amazon Drivers File Claims for Unpaid Wages
Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the company's classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and ...
Most U.S. Drivers Support Anti-Speeding Technology in Vehicles: IIHS Survey
More than 60 percent of the drivers in the United States would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, a survey by ...
SpaceX Sued by Engineers Fired After Accusing Elon Musk of Sexism
Rocket maker SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk were sued on Wednesday by eight engineers who say they were illegally fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against ...
Key Emerging Risks: Cascading Effects of Natural Disasters, Supply Chain Resilience
Key emerging risks facing global economies, businesses and the re/insurance industry include the cascading effects of natural disasters, the weakening resilience of supply chains and the ...
National Safety Month Focus: Engagement, Road Safety, Risk Reduction, Falls
June is National Safety Month, and each year the National Safety Council (NSC) highlights a different theme each week. The first week of June focused on how both employers and employees must be ...
License Plate Readers Credited in 30% Drop in Staten Island Auto Thefts
There has been a considerable drop in auto thefts in Staten Island after the installation of license plate readers, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a press release issued this ...
California Coffer Contains Millions That Could Boost Wage Theft Response
As lobbyists for businesses and labor groups negotiate with Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration on how to amend a unique California labor law that allows workers to sue their bosses, the two sides ...