The northeastern U.S. is one of the key areas of the country at risk for flooding, as evidenced by the billions in losses from Superstorm Sandy, which saw more than $8.1 billion in 144,000 NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) claims. …
A major snowstorm rolled into the Northeast on Wednesday at a key moment in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the start of the U.S. vaccination campaign and in the thick of a virus surge that has throngs of people seeking …
A federal district court in Virginia has ruled that a spa’s COVID-19-related business income loss lawsuit can move forward despite a virus exclusion in its insurance policy. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division, …
In Ocean Lakes, 100 more trees will soon be popping up in yards throughout the flood-prone neighborhood in southern Virginia Beach, each gifted at no cost from a local environmental group. And in nearby parks and other green areas, dozens …
As the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to remote work have highlighted cyber risks and drawn attention to the various methods cyber attackers are using, ransomware has continued to steal the spotlight. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that …
A historic church in lower Manhattan that houses New York’s Liberty Bell and whose congregation dates to the city’s earliest days was gutted by a massive fire that sent flames shooting through the roof. The Middle Collegiate Church in the …
A District of Columbia appeals court held that a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) worker cannot sue his employer after requesting compensation under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act for an assault he suffered on the job. A district court …
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed a bill that would have expanded liability protection against COVID-related lawsuits for various businesses and entities in the state as they continue to grapple with coronavirus-related restrictions. House Bill 1737 was initially introduced by …
At Deland, Gibson Insurance, being a lifelong learner isn’t just a hobby, it’s part of the agency’s core values held by all employees. And agency employees say access to resources and education, as well as a constant drive for improvement, …
Not all insurance agents are created equal. At least that’s what William A. Smith & Son Insurance states on its website, a claim that serves as a testament to the agency’s mission of serving clients and employees through strong communication …