Insurance
Typhoon Matmo Strengthens as It Hits Philippines, on Track to China
Typhoon Matmo intensified as it made landfall in northern Philippines on Friday where it’s forecast to dump heavy rain, with the nation still reeling from the impact of two deadly typhoons in the past two weeks. Matmo, locally named Paolo, …
Read More Denmark Says Russia Is Waging Hybrid War After Drone Scare
Denmark accused Russia of waging a hybrid war against the Nordic nation and warned more attacks are likely, after a series of drone incursions disrupted operations at civilian and military airports. The Danish Defence Intelligence Service said in a threat …
Read More Finnish Court Dismisses Case Against Crew in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Trial
A Finnish district court ruled on Friday that it does not have jurisdiction to prosecute the captain and two officers of the Eagle S oil tanker, who are accused of breaking undersea power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea …
Read More Markets/Coverages: MGA DUAL UK Announces 5-Year Capacity Deal, Led by Zurich
DUAL UK, the managing general agent and subsidiary of insurance intermediary Howden, announced a five-year capacity deal led by Zurich Insurance, along with Liberty Specialty Markets and other A-rated capacity to support its new regional Commercial Combined product. The Commercial …
Read More EPA Seeks $140M Penalty for Michigan’s Worst Sulfur Dioxide Polluter
When faced with testimony that Zug Island’s EES Coke Battery is one of Michigan’s worst sulfur dioxide polluters, an attorney for the facility said Monday: “So what?” The DTE Energy-owned facility was “permitted to do so,” said Michael Hindelang, attorney …
Read More Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Dutch-Flagged Ship in Gulf of Aden
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility early on Wednesday for an attack this week that left a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze and adrift in the Gulf of Aden, underlining the range of their weaponry and their campaign targeting shipping over the …
Read More German Authorities Suspend Flights at Munich Airport Over Drone Sighting
German air traffic control said it suspended flight operations at Munich Airport Thursday evening after several drone sightings, affecting multiple departures and thousands of passengers at the country’s second-biggest hub. Seventeen departures were grounded, and 15 incoming flights were diverted …
Read More Kansas Sues Snapchat for Deceptive Practices
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that his office filed a lawsuit in Washington County District Court against social media company, Snap, Inc., the creator of the SnapChat platform. The lawsuit alleges that Snap has engaged in deceptive and unconscionable …
Read More People Moves: USG Names Hernandez as Underwriter in Texas Office
USG Insurance Services, Inc. is pleased to welcome Jeremy Hernandez as an underwriter in its Houston, Texas office. Hernandez will be working under the leadership of Jodi Berger, Executive Vice President: Regional Manager. Hernandez brings with him a broad and …
Read More Louisiana Farm Bureau Approved for Double-Digit Auto Rate Decrease
One of the largest auto insurers in Louisiana is implementing a double-digit rate decrease. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company’s request for an 11.8% rate decrease, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. The …
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