Greater Chance of Major Hurricane on East Coast This Year, Less in Gulf, Scientist Says
Multiple computer models from forecasting organizations across the globe have predicted a very active hurricane season starting next month, spelling trouble for Florida and much of the Eastern United States. The models aren’t wrong, said Phil Klotzbach, a senior research …
Washington Contractor, Grower Face $650K in Fines After Worker Dies in Apple Storage Room
Two Washington companies face a combined $650,000 in fines for violations in connection with a worker who died from asphyxiation after entering an apple storage facility where the oxygen had been removed from the air. The incident on Oct. 1, …
Judge Hears Atlantic City Casino Workers’ Anti-Smoking Lawsuit
A group of Atlantic City casino workers asked a judge Monday to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing the toxic effects of working in a “poisonous” atmosphere, while the state said ending smoking could jeopardize a half-billion-dollar pot of …
CyberTrust Massachusetts Launches Cybersecurity Services for Cities and Towns
The nonprofit CyberTrust Massachusetts recently launched cyber assessment and monitoring services to help cities and towns in the state address the trend of escalating cyber attacks, ransomware, infrastructure disruption and data breaches. The launch began with a program sponsored by …
Judge Won’t Discard $38M Verdict in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Case
The judge who oversaw a landmark trial about New Hampshire’s youth detention center has refused to discard the $38 million verdict, saying the facility’s leadership “either knew and didn’t care or didn’t care to learn the truth” about endemic physical …
Former Raiders Coach Loses Nevada High Court Ruling in NFL Emails Suit
Former NFL coach Jon Gruden lost a Nevada Supreme Court ruling in a contract interference and conspiracy lawsuit he filed against the league after he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, but his lawyer said he will appeal. …
People Moves: Alliant Adds Rison; Lawley Grows Sales Team
Alliant Private Client Names Rison SVP Julie Rison has joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president, Alliant Private Client. Based in Virginia, Rison will identify and pursue opportunities within the Mid-Atlantic region. She has over …
Investigation Continues Into 4 Blackouts on Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The electrical blackouts experienced by the container ship Dali before it left Baltimore’s port were “mechanically distinct from” those that resulted in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge hours later, according to congressional testimony Wednesday. “Two were …
California Trucker Death Led to Workers’ Comp Investigation That Found $2M in Underreported Payroll
An investigation began after an employee was found dead in a company owned semi-truck led to the arraignment of a California man on three felony counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Heigo Kubar, 84, of Fresno, was arraigned this week on …
People Moves: Klett Named President of Huntington Insurance, Inc.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, parent company of The Huntington National Bank, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Angie Klett as president of Huntington Insurance, Inc. Current president Mary Beth Sullivan is retiring July 1 after nearly 20 years of service at Huntington. …
FDIC Chair Gruenberg Apologizes for Agency Culture, Commits to Fixes
U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg on Wednesday said he was deeply sorry for a toxic workplace culture and his own mistreatment of employees. Testifying before Congress, Gruenberg said he accepted the findings of an independent report that …
Markets/Coverages: CFC Partners With Online Quoting Platform Tarmika
Specialty insurer CFC said it will be offering its admitted cyber insurance solution on Tarmika, an online quoting platform for independent agents. CFC enables agents to instantly quote and bind cyber insurance directly on the Tarmika platform, making it even …
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Occurred After Ship Lost Power Multiple Times
The container ship that rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March lost power multiple times on both the day of the fatal accident and the day before, according to a preliminary report. The Dali, which sails under the …
Boat Found in Key Biscayne Incident that Killed 15-year-old Skiier
MIAMI (AP) — Investigators located a boat believed to have fatally struck a 15-year-old girl off a south Florida beach and fled without stopping, while friends and family members mourned her loss. A funeral service for Ella Adler was held …
Four in Florida Charged with Faking Auto Accident Injuries to Gain PIP Payouts
Florida authorities this week charged four people with falsifying injuries from an auto accident and attempting to defraud three insurance companies out of personal injury protection payments. Maria Campos, Isabella Mendez, Madison Martinez, and Krystal Arbona were charged with insurance …
Ardonagh Specialty Rebrands Reinsurance Business as ‘Price Forbes Re’
Ardonagh Specialty announced it is naming its reinsurance business Price Forbes Re. The renaming of Inver Re in London and Bermuda and Equinox Re in the US follows the simplification of Ardonagh Specialty’s multiple brands in 2023, with Price Forbes …
Before Global Scrutiny, Indian Spice Maker MDH Faced Many US Rejections
Popular Indian spice brand MDH, under scrutiny for alleged contamination in some products, has since 2021 seen an average 14.5% of its US shipments rejected due to the presence of bacteria, a Reuters analysis of US regulatory data found. Hong …
EU Finalizes Investment Fund Labels to Combat Greenwashing
The European Union’s securities watchdog confirmed on Tuesday final guidelines on when investment funds can label themselves as being “sustainable” without being accused of greenwashing. Trillions of dollars globally have flowed into investments that promote their green attractions, but regulators …
Markets/Coverages: Coalition Enters Excess Cyber Insurance Market in Australia
Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it entered the excess cyber insurance market in Australia, enabling businesses to add a layer of risk management to their cyber towers. Australian brokers can now sell coverage …
Wildfire Prompts Partial Evacuation of Canada’s Oil-Sands Capital
Portions of Fort McMurray, Alberta, are being evacuated as a wildfire approaches the city, the unofficial capital of Canada’s oil sands industry that almost burned to the ground during a historic blaze eight years ago. The 11,000-hectare (27,000 acre) blaze …
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