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Insurers Under Allstate Group File Louisiana Rate Decreases for Personal Auto
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced this week that two insurers under the Allstate group have filed rate decrease for some personal auto policyholders. Temple has finalized the rate changes, the Louisiana Department of Insurance said. Imperial Fire & Casualty …
Estee Lauder Companies Sues Perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for Using Malone Name
Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies has filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand “Jo Loves” and Zara’s UK business, it said on Thursday, over the use of Malone’s name on certain products. Estee Lauder Companies bought …
Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2026
Catastrophe, resilience, automation, digital transformation, personalization of the claims experience, talent strategies, operational flexibility—there are a mouthful of trends to talk about in the still-young year. A new report from Crawford & Company forecasts trends that will be reshaping the …
Kentucky Launches $5 Million Roof Grant Program
Kentucky, far inland from where most hurricanes land but a place all too familiar with high winds and hail, has become the latest state to offer grants for stronger roofs. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the Strengthen Kentucky …
Judge Weighs If Penn Must Produce Jewish Employees’ Records for Antisemitism Probe
The federal government’s demand for information about the membership of Jewish groups from the University of Pennsylvania in an investigation into whether antisemitism has created a hostile environment for employees landed Tuesday before a federal judge who will decide whether …
Only 3 in 10 Americans Review Insurance Annually, Says Big I Survey
Though people understand the importance and value of insurance, a policy is only something they think about when something goes wrong. According to a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big I), nine of …
Delivery Service Company Faces Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination in Louisiana
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed an action in federal court to enforce a subpoena issued during its investigation into allegations against JamRock Solutions LLC. JamRock Solutions is an Amazon delivery service partner, and a charge received by …
Markets/Coverages: Coalition Provides Expended Cyber Protection in Canada
Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it is offering expanded cyber cover in Canada. Coalition said its “Active Cyber Policy” expands protection for Canadian organizations facing faster-moving ransomware attacks, AI-enabled fraud, and growing regulatory …
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Hormuz Shut, Netanyahu Issues Threat
Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in defiant first comments attributed to him since he succeeded his slain father. …
Satellite Firm ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Next Year
Finnish satellite intelligence company ICEYE Oy is on track to grow revenue to more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) next year as a raft of government orders allows it to ramp up production. Revenue last year exceeded €250 million, more …
Canadian Telecom Telus Says It’s Investigating Cyber Breach
Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. said it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident. The breach involves “unauthorized access to a limited number of our systems,” a spokesperson for Telus Digital said by email. “Upon discovery, we took immediate steps to address the …
Top Africa Insurer Sanlam Flags ‘Massive’ Risks From Iran War
Sanlam Ltd. sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance. The escalating tensions will hurt earnings of the firm …
