Insurance
Florida Governor Vetoes E-Bike Safety Bill, Citing Concerns About Bigger Government
Despite growing concerns about e-bikes on city streets—and the recent, high-profile death of a teenager—Florida’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have put new requirements on the popular vehicles. DeSantis said in a letter that Senate Bill 382, approved …
Read More Texas Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit by Survivors of Uvalde School Shooting
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Robb Elementary students and teachers who argued failures by the Department of Public Safety and Uvalde County contributed to a botched response to the 2022 shooting that killed 19 students …
Read More ANV Agrees to Acquire Specialist MGA Assured Underwriting Group
ANV Group Holdings Ltd., a global insurance intermediary platform, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Assured Underwriting Group Ltd. (AUG), a specialist MGA providing insurance-backed financial protection products to tour operators and the travel sector across …
Read More Texas Industrial Facility Faces $3.5M in Fines for Safety Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility east …
Read More Michigan Communities Fight to Address Lead in Drinking Water
Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit. The communities all receive water treated by the Great Lakes …
Read More People Moves: Intact Insurance Names Meleniclis as CTO
Intact Insurance announced the appointment of Rory Meleniclis as Chief Information Officer. In this role, he will lead the next phase of the company’s technology evolution across its global specialty lines business, with a focus on strengthening core systems, advancing …
Read More Neptune Doubles Flood Policy Limits to $15 Million
Neptune Insurance, one of the largest private flood insurance providers, has doubled its policy limits on most types of coverage, including limits of up to $15 million on commercial and residential structures, the company announced. “Property values have continued to …
Read More Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Review SEC’s Rescinded ‘Gag Rule’
The US Supreme Court refused to review the constitutionality of a now-rescinded Securities and Exchange Commission policy that forced people and companies settling enforcement cases to never publicly criticize or contest the Wall Street watchdog’s claims. The justices without comment …
Read More Italy’s Former Railways Chief Starts 5-Year Jail Term for 2009 Disaster
The 72-year-old former head of Italy’s state railway company has begun a five-year jail term over a 2009 derailment that killed 32 people, in a case highlighting the issue of management liability and the snail’s pace of Italian justice. Mauro …
Read More Four Dead in Kentucky Amid Flooding Caused by Heavy Rains
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he declared a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected. Flash flood warnings were in effect Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana …
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