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Policing Group Says Officers Must Change Use of Physical Force
An influential group of law enforcement leaders is pushing police departments across the U.S. to change how officers use force when they subdue people and to improve training so they avoid “consistent blind spots” that have contributed to civilian deaths. …
Zillow Listings Will Now Highlight Climate Risks, Insurance Info
For-sale listings on Zillow will now feature detailed climate risk information for five key categories — flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality — along with insurance recommendations, according to the online real estate company. The climate risk data, provided …
Report: Cybersecurity Claims for Data Loss Vary Broadly
Cybersecurity claims reported in recent years vary sharply, with larger claims reaching $500 million of data loss and smaller claims as low $1,000. NetDilligence released its annual report, which analyzes 10,464 claims from incidents between 2019 and 2023. The report …
Chemical Board Still Probing Tennessee Nitriding Plant Blast That Killed Worker
Federal safety officials said that almost four months after a fatal explosion at a steel-hardening facility in Tennessee, teams are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident. One worker was killed in the explosion at the Techniques …
Appellate Judges Skeptical of New York Civil Fraud Case Against Trump
Appeals court judges signaled skepticism on Thursday toward the civil fraud case brought by New York state against Donald Trump as the former president asked them to toss a nearly half-billion dollar judgment against him over real estate business practices …
Columbia Insurance to Transfer Personal Auto, Umbrella Books to Safeco
Safeco Insurance, a Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance company, said it has entered into a book transfer agreement with Columbia Insurance Group, a Central and Midwest regional carrier. Under the agreement, mutual insurer Columbia will transfer its entire personal auto and …
Damage Predictions Mount as Helene Strengthens: Atlanta in Its Path
As Hurricane Helene gains strength in the unusually warm waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico, forecasters, claims adjusting firms and analytics experts are warning that the storm could be more damaging than other recent storms that hit the same …
Chemical Leak Prompts Evacuation Order in Ohio Town
CLEVES, Ohio (AP) — Students in school buildings and residents in neighboring homes were told to evacuate after a dangerous chemical began leaking from a railcar Tuesday near Cincinnati. Aerial video showed firefighters spraying down the car, which was sitting …
Amwins Commits $100K Towards Univ. of Louisiana Monroe RMI Program
Amwins has recommitted to giving the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Risk Management and Insurance program by donating $100,000 over 10 years. Amwins and ULM held a check presentation to commemorate the donation on September 17. David Lavins, president of Amwins …
Inszone Acquires First West Insurance Agency in California
Inszone Insurance Services acquired First West Insurance Agency in Huntington Beach, California. Originally established in 1968 as Shearer Insurance, the firm merged in 1979 with First West Insurance Agency. Owners Phil and Kristen Shearer will remain on board for a …
Alera Group Acquires Louisiana’s Insurance Underwriters Ltd.
Alera Group announced the acquisition of Insurance Underwriters Ltd., a Louisiana-based insurance agency offering risk management and insurance solutions including business insurance, surety bonds, personal insurance and employee benefits. IUL provides customizable insurance solutions designed to keep businesses competitive and …
Trial Begins Over Claims Newsmax Defamed Smartmatic in 2020 Election Reporting
A defamation trial against Newsmax Media kicks off on Thursday over allegations the conservative outlet damaged Smartmatic by broadcasting false claims that the voting machine company helped steal the 2020 U.S. presidential election from Donald Trump. The trial in Wilmington, …