Posts by Hometown Insurance
UK Car Finance Industry Faces $11 Billion-$13 Billion Mis-Selling Hit
Britain’s motor finance industry is on the hook for 8.2 billion to 9.7 billion pounds ($11 billion-$13 billion) to compensate consumers for unfair car loans, the regulator said on Tuesday, in plans that point to a lower bill than the …
Read More Tropical Storm Jerry Is 10th Storm in Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the Atlantic east of the Caribbean, becoming the 10th system in the 2025 hurricane season. Jerry, with top winds of 45 miles (72 kilometers) per hour, was about 1.315 miles east of the Caribbean Leeward …
Read More Japan’s Asahi Hack That Halted Beer Production Claimed by Qilin Ransomware Group
Qilin, a ransomware group with a track record of cyberattacks on major entities around the world, claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a hack on Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings 2502.T that disrupted production at the beer and beverage giant. Asahi Group’s …
Read More EU Eyes Sanctions on Fake Flags Used by Russia Shadow Oil Fleet
The European Union has proposed restrictions on three firms that have provided fake flags to sanctioned oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet, according to documents seen by Bloomberg. The entities have supplied false Aruba, Curacao and Sint-Maarten flags to at …
Read More Italian Families Target Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Over Child Safety
A group of Italian families has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, accusing the platforms of failing to enforce age restrictions and using addictive features that harm children’s mental health. The case asks a Milan court to require …
Read More Chobani Urges End to Dannon Parent’s Cold-Brew Coffee Lawsuit
Chobani urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Danone, the parent of rival U.S. yogurt brand Dannon, claiming it copied packaging and the “Bright & Mellow” slogan for a competing line of ready-to-drink cold brew coffee. Danone accused …
Read More AI-Power Boom to Drive $1.1 Trillion in US Utility Grid Spending
US electric companies will spend almost $208 billion in 2025 and more than $1.1 trillion over the next five years on the power grid, according to industry group Edison Electric Institute. Utility spending is growing rapidly. For comparison, investor-owned utilities …
Read More Laws and Regs Already Protect Insureds From AI Missteps, Insurance Reps Say
Despite the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector, along with claims of widespread errors and even discrimination by algorithms, A.I. is becoming vital to the industry – but insureds will be protected by existing statutes, insurance advocates …
Read More Lawmaker Calls for California Insurance Commissioner to Resign Amid Spending Probe
A lawmaker is calling on Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to resign in the wake of investigation he allegedly used taxpayer dollars to take luxurious trips. The Fair Political Practices Commission is looking into a complaint into Lara following reports that …
Read More Gaines Named Nevada Insurance Commissioner
Ned Gaines was named commissioner of the Nevada Division of Insurance. Gaines, who has served as commissioner in an acting capacity since July 2, was named to the role by Department of Business and Industry Director Kristopher Sanchez. Gaines has …
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