Southeast News Are Billions in Wind Mitigation the Answer for Florida’s Insurance Problems? December 19, 2023 By William Rabb While Florida’s property insurance landscape appears to be leveling out, much more funding is needed to fortify homes against hurricane... Read More
International News Iceland Rocked by Volcanic Eruption as Lava Fountains Gush December 19, 2023 By Ragnhildur Sigurdardottir A volcanic eruption has begun in the southwest of Iceland, sending fountains of molten lava hundreds of feet up into... Read More
Viewpoint: Tesla’s Product Recall Underlines Importance of Specialty Coverage for Fast Growing EV Market December 19, 2023 By John Turner Tesla’s recent product recall has cast a spotlight on the essential role of specialty insurance coverage in the rapidly evolving... Read More
West News Calif. Appellate Ct. Overturns WCAB Decision to Hear Petition After 60-Day Deadline Passed December 19, 2023 By Claims Journal staff A California appellate panel overturned a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ruling that “an administrative irregularity” allowed the board to waive... Read More
Some Companies Alter Diversity Policies After Conservatives’ Lawsuit Threat December 18, 2023 By Jody Godoy and Disha Raychaudhuri At least six major U.S. companies including JPMorgan Chase have modified policies meant to boost racial and ethnic representation that... Read More
Southeast News Rain, Gusty Winds Bring Weekend Washout to Florida Before System Heads Up East Coast December 18, 2023 By Freida Frisaro and Mike Schneider FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It’s beginning to look at lot like … hurricane season — at least across much... Read More
East News ‘Blockbuster’ Storm Knocks Out Electricity From New York to Virginia December 18, 2023 By Brian K. Sullivan A “blockbuster” storm tearing up the East Coast that has already knocked out power to more than 500,000 customers and... Read More
West News Activision Blizzard to Pay $54 Million to Settle California State Workplace Claims December 18, 2023 By Alex Veiga LOS ANGELES (AP) — Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay about $54 million to settle discrimination claims brought by California`s... Read More
West News Tesla Driver to Pay $23,000 in Restitution for 2019 Los Angeles Crash December 18, 2023 By Stefanie Dazio LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Tesla driver will pay more than $23,000 in restitution for the deaths of two people... Read More
West News Large Fire Burns 2nd Residential Construction Site in 3 days in Denver Suburb December 18, 2023 DENVER (AP) — Firefighters in the Denver metro area responded to the second large fire at an Aurora construction site... Read More