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30 08, 2024

TDI to Hold Two Public Meetings on TWIA’s Filing of 10% Rate Increase

By | August 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on TDI to Hold Two Public Meetings on TWIA’s Filing of 10% Rate Increase

The Texas Department of Insurance will hold two public meetings in September on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s annual rate filing increase of 10% for residential and commercial properties. TDI will host a meeting on Monday, Sept. 23 in Galveston …

30 08, 2024

‘Potentially Explosive’ Military Devices Involved in Deadly Arkansas Crash

By | August 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on ‘Potentially Explosive’ Military Devices Involved in Deadly Arkansas Crash

BRINKLEY, Ark. (AP) — A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying “potentially explosive” military devices killed one person and backed up traffic for hours on the busy highway, officials said. The crash Monday …

30 08, 2024

California Legislature Passes Bill to Support Insurance Fraud Detectives

By | August 30th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on California Legislature Passes Bill to Support Insurance Fraud Detectives

California lawmakers passed a bill to help close the pay gap between the California Department of Insurance’s fraud detectives and officers in other state agencies. The California Senate and Assembly this week passed Assembly Bill 2872, which would support the …

2 09, 2024

Washington Marble Contractor Fined $300K for Exposing Workers to Silica Dust

By | September 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Washington Marble Contractor Fined $300K for Exposing Workers to Silica Dust

A Skagit County was fined nearly $330,000 for exposing workers to crystalline silica dust from cutting, grinding and polishing stone countertops. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited and fined A+ Marble & Granite LLC in July after …

2 09, 2024

Los Angeles to Pay $38M For Failing to Make Affordable Housing Accessible

By | September 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Los Angeles to Pay $38M For Failing to Make Affordable Housing Accessible

The city of Los Angeles will pay $38.2 million to settle a 2017 lawsuit after “falsely” stating on federal documents that its multifamily affordable housing units built with federal funds were accessible for people with disabilities. The complaint was filed …

2 09, 2024

Boar’s Head Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Broke Food Safety Rules, Records Show

By | September 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Boar’s Head Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Broke Food Safety Rules, Records Show

A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released …

2 08, 2024

Hawaii Governor Says a $4B Settlement for 2023 Maui Wildfire Coming Soon

By | August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Hawaii Governor Says a $4B Settlement for 2023 Maui Wildfire Coming Soon

The parties involved in Lahaina wildfire lawsuits against the state of Hawaii, Maui County and utilities are close to a global settlement of claims that will be worth a little over $4 billion, Gov. Josh Green told The Associated Press. …

2 08, 2024

Tesla Registers Insurance Brokerage in China, National Corporate Database Shows

By | August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tesla Registers Insurance Brokerage in China, National Corporate Database Shows

Tesla registered an insurance broking firm in China at the end of July, based on a national corporate information database, in a sign that the U.S. automaker may be trying again to gain approval to sell insurance products in the …

2 08, 2024

Hong Kong Hits AIA With Record Fine for Anti-Money Laundering Lapses

By | August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Hong Kong Hits AIA With Record Fine for Anti-Money Laundering Lapses

AIA Group Ltd. was subject to a record fine of HK$23 million ($2.9 million) by the Insurance Authority for anti-money laundering oversight, as the city’s regulators steps up scrutiny of the industry. An on-site inspection by the regulator found “technical …

2 08, 2024

Orion180 Launches Homeowners Insurance in Ohio

By | August 2nd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Orion180 Launches Homeowners Insurance in Ohio

Orion180 has announced its expansion into the Buckeye State. According to a press release, the company now offers homeowners insurance services and coverage in Ohio through Orion Select Insurance Co., Orion180’s admitted insurance carrier. Orion180 also operates in Alabama, Arizona, …