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NOAA: Average Hurricane Season Predicted for the Atlantic
During a press conference today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season. The 20th anniversary of Hurricane Isabel, a ...
Some Think Social Media Needs to Be Regulated to Reduce Harm to Youth
The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for children and teens - and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take "immediate ...
P/C Insurers Impress Shoppers With Digital Channels, But Servicing Existing Customers Lags
Though insurers do a good job attracting new customers shopping for policies via their digital channels, they fall short when it comes to servicing existing customers, a new industry report shows. ...
Florida Courts Flooded With Suits Before Tort-Reform Bill Signed
Just as the plaintiffs' law firm of Morgan & Morgan warned, the number of Florida lawsuits filed across the state has shattered previous records, topping 280,122 in April, the Florida Bar ...
Majority of Americans See Liability Insurance as the Answer to Gun Control
Could insurers be the answer to gun control? A new survey says yes. A ValuePenguin survey of nearly 2,000 Americans found that 75 percent believe gun owners should be required to purchase liability ...
Automakers Settle Class Action Suit Related to Rise in Auto Thefts
Hyundai Motor America and Kia America said Friday they have reached a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit prompted by a surge in vehicle thefts. The settlement could be valued at $200 ...
Marsh: Cyber Insurance Purchases Climb After Rocky Couple of Years
Stricter policy language, pricing increases and more scrutiny at policy inception made for a tumultuous couple of years in the cyber insurance market. Despite this, 36 percent of Marsh's clients ...
Thousands of Steel Frame Bridges Across U.S. Need Corrosion Inspection
Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh, Pa., bridge want transportation officials nationwide to examine more than 10,000 other bridges with similar construction to ensure they don't ...