Steadily, a provider of landlord insurance in the U.S., announced $30 million in Series C funding led by Two Sigma Ventures at a $355 million valuation. Steadily serves 18 million individual rental property owners who collectively own the majority of …

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, recently announced the establishment of the IICF Minnesota Chapter, part of the IICF Midwest Division. Based in Minneapolis and serving the Twin Cities region, this …

Andrew Hill, who studied and farmed hemp in California before it was legal in Texas, was a keynote speaker at the state’s first-ever agricultural hemp expo in Dallas in 2019. Amid considerable hype and excitement that followed the recent federal …

A federal class action lawsuit filed this week in Texas accused Toyota and an affiliated telematics aggregator of unlawfully collecting drivers’ information and then selling that data to Progressive. The lawsuit alleges that Toyota and Connected Analytic Services (CAS) collected …

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Delta Air Lines airplane caught fire on Monday before it was supposed to take off at a central Florida airport, forcing the evacuation of passengers, airport officials said. There were no reports of any injuries …

White Pine Senior Living, an assisted living facility in Minnesota, has agreed to pay $73,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to the …

The Results Companies, A business services outsourcing firm agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced. According to the EEOC’s suit, The Results Companies hired an …

Two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in California communities at high risk for wildfires and force homeowners onto the state’s last-resort insurance plan that offers basic coverage and high premiums. …

Morningside Park, a beloved neighborhood park in Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, will soon pilot an innovative approach to coastal resilience. BIOCAP tiles, a 3D-printed modular system designed to support marine life and reduce wave impact along urban …

Markel Insurance announced that its U.S. and Bermuda operations, previously known as Markel Specialty, are being divided into two business divisions: US Wholesale and Specialty, and Programs and Solutions. The changes follow the appointment of Simon Wilson as chief executive …

A federal jury in Manhattan on Tuesday found the New York Times NYT.N not liable for allegedly defaming Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial about gun control, dealing the former Republican U.S. vice presidential candidate a second loss at trial. …

A Thai-Chinese company denied Monday allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake last month in Bangkok. Authorities are probing …

Cybercrime of all stripes cost victims globally more than $16 billion dollars last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a report released on Wednesday. The losses—a one-third increase over 2023—were largely driven by low tech scams, such as …

A major wildfire in southern New Jersey’s Ocean County expanded last night, leading to the evacuation of 5,000 people and threats to more than 1,320 structures. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported last night at 10 p.m. that about …

Japan’s biggest financial firms are abolishing decades-old employment practices that kept women off the corporate ladder. Nippon Life Insurance Co., Japan’s largest insurer, and MUFG Bank Ltd., a unit of the nation’s biggest banking group, are among firms that in …

The maritime industry is grappling with an escalating wave of cybersecurity threats as it increasingly relies on interconnected digital systems. Recognizing the critical need to address these vulnerabilities, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a final rule aimed at fortifying the …

Pet insurance is considered property insurance, and pet coverage and pet wellness programs will soon face new regulations and disclosure requirements under a bill signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. House Bill 655, approved with no opposition in …

ISLAMORADA, Fla. (AP) — The Everglades is more than just swamps, fan boats and alligators — and restoration efforts impact more than the land between Florida’s east and west coasts. Florida Bay, a body of water located between the southern …

The World Economic Forum announced on Tuesday that it has launched an investigation into its founder, Klaus Schwab, following a whistleblower letter alleging misconduct by the former chairman. The announcement came a day after the 87-year-old Schwab said he was …

New vehicle registrations in California rose 8.3% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, putting the state above a nationwide 4.6% increase in a buying surge that may have been driven by consumers …