INSURANCE NEWS
BCU Risk Advisors Launches Dedicated Family Office Practice
BCU Risk Advisors, a boutique personal insurance consulting firm specializing in high-net-worth individuals and families, announced the launch of its family office practice, a dedicated platform that builds on nearly two decades of experience serving the demographic. The program will …
Nebraska Town Increases Fines on Dairy Plant for Wastewater Violations
Michael’s Cantina has been serving Tex-Mex food to the residents here for more than 30 years. Softball trophies crowd the top of a dresser in a dining room, old signs line the walls and regulars visit multiple times a week. …
Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal of Carroll’s $83.3M Defamation Award Over Sexual Assault
The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $83.3 million award that a federal civil jury found he must pay to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll for repeated defamatory remarks Trump made …
US Electric Car Uptake Will Slow Further on Trump Policies
Already sluggish adoption of electric vehicles in the US will slow even further after a $7,500 tax credit for EV buyers expires later this month. Battery-powered cars will account for half of US auto sales in 2039, five years later …
Construction Delays, Litigation Can Follow Hurricanes: A Guide for Property Owners
When a hurricane tears through a community, the damage left behind can feel overwhelming. For property owners, the priority is to get repairs done quickly so that life and business can return to normal. But too often, homeowners and business …
Colorado Jury Says Liability Waiver Doesn’t Shield Vail From $21M Ski Lift Fall Verdict
A $21 million jury verdict against Vail Resorts for a paralyzing ski lift fall shows that liability waivers — those documents often written in legalese that people must sign before taking part in an activity— aren’t ironclad legal protection for …
People: ICW Group Names DeViere VP and Head of Distribution and Marketing
ICW Group Insurance Companies announced it has named its longtime workers’ compensation underwriting chief as vice president and head of distribution and marketing as the group expands into excess and surplus lines. Rob deViere will be based out of ICW’s …
UConn Law Launches Graduate Certificate in Insurance Law
The University of Connecticut School of Law is launching a new Graduate Certificate in Insurance Law for legal and insurance professionals seeking advanced knowledge in one of Connecticut’s most vital sectors. Enrollment is now open for the Spring 2026 semester. …
Florida Plan to Drop School Vaccine Rule is Limited, Won’t Start for 90 Days
Florida’s plan to drop school vaccine mandates likely won’t take effect for 90 days and would include only chickenpox and a few other illnesses unless lawmakers decide to extend it to other diseases, like polio and measles, the health department …
Durham, NC Council Declares City a ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Durham City Council passed a resolution to make the North Carolina city a “Fourth Amendment Workplace,” increasing protections for city workers against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and arrests. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens …
Former WhatsApp Employee Says Bosses Ignored Cybersecurity Flaws
A former employee at Meta Platforms Inc.’s WhatsApp filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging he repeatedly raised cybersecurity concerns about the messaging app with his superiors but was ignored and retaliated against. Attaullah Baig, who identifies himself as the former …
Virginia’s Disaster Fund Now Open to Home and Business Owners
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the state’s $50 million disaster aid fund is now accepting applications from homeowners and businesses in the southwest region of the state. The Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund, which Youngkin proposed and the General Assembly …