Northern China Flash Flood Kills 10, Xinhua Reports
At least 10 people died in a flash flood in northern China, state media reported on Sunday [Aug. 17], with […]
Gas Valve Failure May Have Led to Fatal US Steel Plant Explosion
Preparations for a routine maintenance task may have led to an explosion at a U.S. Steel coal-processing plant near Pittsburgh […]
No End in Sight to Plastic Pollution Crisis as Treaty Negotiations in Geneva Fail
Negotiations to reach a major treaty to end growing plastic pollution around the world fell apart on Friday [Aug. 15], […]
Google Agrees $36 Million Fine for Anti-Competitive Deals With Australia Telcos
Google agreed on Monday to pay a A$55 million ($35.8 million) fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found it […]
California’s new take on wildfire loss models, and what this means for property insurers
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) has made some serious moves to tackle the state’s insurance crisis head on, last […]
Hurricane Erin Back to Category 4, on Track to Miss US But High Surf and Rip Currents
Hurricane Erin has re-intensified after moving past Puerto Rico, with the dangerous storm expected to increase in size and remain […]
Texas Blames ESG Goals in Probe of Xcel Over 2024 Wildfires
The Texas attorney general is investigating utility Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor for two wildfires that devastated the state […]
Carrier Revenue Growth Expected to Outpace Hiring in Next Year
Approximately 81% of insurance companies expect to increase their revenue in the next 12 months, but only about 53% expect […]
Tampa Woman Posed as Insurance Agent, Used App to Take Payments, Indictment Says
A September trial for a Tampa woman charged with posing as an insurance agent and keeping thousands of dollars in […]
New York City Reports 4th Person Died Has After Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, health officials disclosed Thursday […]
