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Gun Violence Costs the U.S. $557 Billion a Year
Gun violence that causes tens of thousands of U.S. deaths each year — far more than any other developed nation — is having a significant, negative impact on the country's economy, Harvard Medical ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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, ...
Safety Board Recommends Blood Alcohol Technology in All New Cars
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving. The ...
Congress Examines Insurer Diversity; Results ‘Disappointing,’ Lawmakers Say
The insurance industry still has a lot of work to do when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, despite a strong DEI push across the industry, there was little change in racial, ...
Rising Auto Rates Affecting ‘Bundle’ Strategy: J.D. Power
Bundling home and auto insurance may have hit a roadblock as consumers have started to break up policies largely due to increases in auto insurance premiums, according to J.D. Power. Overall ...
State Farm Agrees to Settle Katrina Claims Lawsuit With Mississippi AG
Mississippi has quietly settled its lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for allegedly minimizing its Hurricane Katrina payments to policyholders, leaving the state to compensate ...