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Judge Upholds $243M Verdict Against Tesla Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
A federal judge rejected Tesla's request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over the 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her ...
Teens’ First Year on the Road Most Deadly
Mercury Insurance is reminding parents that teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers 20 and older, per mile driven, according to ...
Warming World Increases Fire Risk Around the Globe
The number of hot, dry, and windy days— ideal weather to spark extreme wildfires — has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing even higher in the Americas, ...
Marsh Risk Launches Excess Casualty Facility for U.S. Digital Infrastructure Projects
Marsh Risk, a business of broker Marsh, announced the launch of Nimbus Casualty, a new insurance facility providing clients with excess general liability protection during the construction phase of ...
Employers Holdings Expands Into Excess Workers Comp
Workers compensation insurer Employers Holdings Inc. has launched a new Excess Workers' Compensation insurance product, expanding its portfolio to serve large self-insured employers, groups, pools ...
Zurich Insurance Profit Beats Estimates as CEO Eyes Beazley
Zurich Insurance Group AG's profit rose to a record in 2025, giving Chief Executive Officer Mario Greco a tailwind as he pursues the acquisition of Beazley Plc. Group operating profit rose to $8.9 ...
California Bill Requires Insurers to Offer, Renew Coverage for ‘Fire-Safe’ Homes
A new bill in California would require insurers to offer homeowners insurance to those who meet state home hardening and defensible space requirements. Senate Bill 1076, the Insurance Coverage for ...
EV Collision Claims Rise Even as Sales Falter: Report
A new report suggests that while electric vehicle sales have slowed, collision claims in the U.S. and Canada have increased, according to auto physical damage solutions provider Mitchell ...