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California Politics Muddy Retail Theft Solutions
With retail theft increasing, California Democratic leadership is clashing with a coalition of law enforcement and business groups in a fierce political fight over how to crack down on the problem. ...
46% Rise in Cargo Thefts Seen in Q1 2024 Over Same Period in 2023
In the first quarter of 2024, CargoNet documented a staggering 925 thefts, a 46 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 and a 10 percent rise from the fourth quarter of 2023. The ...
For years, the insurance industry has been working to reduce the friction that slows down underwriting, claims, and servicing. Now,...
Prevent Hurricane Damage With Roofing, Garage Door Upgrades
Fortifying asphalt shingles and ensuring garage doors have a high wind rating are two ways to substantially reduce or prevent damage this hurricane season, according to the Insurance Institute for ...
Waymo Robo-Taxi Probe Seeks Answers for Unexpected Behavior
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is seeking additional details about a series incidents that raise concerns about the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving ...
Just 32% of Hazard Prone Areas Have Adopted Resistant Building Codes: FEMA
Wicked summer storms, tornadoes and hurricanes each year highlight the importance of up-to-date building codes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tracks building code adoption status for ...
Florida’s 2024 Hurricane Season Begins With Rain-Fueled Flooding
Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated much of southern Florida on Wednesday, blocking roads, floating vehicles and delaying the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games ...
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 ...