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U.S. Starts Criminal Probe Into PG&E Role in California Wildfire
Federal officials have initiated a criminal investigation into PG&E Corp.'s potential role in starting California's largest wildfire of the year. On Sept. 24, the U.S. Forest Service removed one ...
Viewpoint: Significant Ruling in PFAS Litigation Could Impact Insurance Coverage
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, have served as a key component in numerous industrial and consumer products for decades. These "forever chemicals," which have been ...
Hurricane Ian Turning Toward Tampa Area and $258B in Replacement Value
Florida property insurance experts have long warned that a powerful hurricane strike on a major metropolitan area could result in catastrophic losses and the insolvency of more carriers. Those ...
Many Americans Apprehensive About Self-Driving Cars: Study
The majority of Americans (76 percent) say they would feel less safe driving or riding in cars with self-driving features. Similarly, 73 percent of people would feel less safe knowing others on the ...
Cyber Threats Still No. 1 Business Concern: 2022 Travelers Risk Index
Cyber threats were the top concern for business decision-makers for the third time in four years, according to the 2022 Travelers Risk Index. Cyber threats were chosen as a top concern by 59 percent ...
Small Businesses Underestimate Recovery Time, Cost of Cyber Attack
Nationwide Agency Forward survey showed 40 percent of small business owners expect a cyber attack to cost less than $1,000, and another 60 percent think it would take less than three months to fully ...
Marsh McLennan CEO Glaser to Retire; Doyle Will Take the Helm in 2023
Marsh McLennan announced that Daniel S. Glaser will retire at year end following a decade leading the company. John Q. Doyle will succeed him as president and chief executive officer, as well as ...
‘Captain America’ Swoops in to Fix Hurricane-Hit Roofs in New Orleans
Actor Anthony Mackie was not carrying his Captain America shield when he returned to his hometown of New Orleans to help repair hurricane-damaged roofs. But for people in his old neighborhood, ...