LUBBOCK — A decayed utility pole that broke, causing power wires to fall on dry grass in the Texas Panhandle, sparked the state’s largest wildfire in history, a Texas House committee confirmed Wednesday. And other poorly maintained power equipment sparked …
U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Martin Gruenberg on Wednesday said he was deeply sorry for a toxic workplace culture and his own mistreatment of employees. Testifying before Congress, Gruenberg said he accepted the findings of an independent report that …
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — HCI Group Inc. (HCI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $47.6 million, which follows a $38 million profit for Q4 2023. The Tampa-based company said it had profit of $3.81 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring …
Insurance broker WTW announced a partnership with Ukrainian insurer, VUSO, to provide a London-market-backed facility covering cargo and, crucially, war-on-land risks. This exclusive facility – which WTW describes as a market first – provides prearranged war insurance capacity, offers much …
The season’s first major wildfires have spread to roughly 10,000 hectares (24,710 acres) across Western Canada on Sunday as authorities issued an evacuation order for a community in British Columbia and warned of poor air quality across provinces. In British …
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed into law Monday a bill, which aims to provide financial grants to construct or retrofit homes, making them more resilient against the destructive forces of tornadoes, windstorms and hail. Under the new law, known …
Inszone Insurance Services announced its 15th acquisition in the state of Texas with the successful integration of Brazos Valley Insurance Agency. The move further solidifies Inszone’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the Texas market and marks another significant milestone …
Insurance broker WTW announced a partnership with Ukrainian insurer, VUSO, to provide a London-market-backed facility covering cargo and, crucially, war-on-land risks. This exclusive facility – which WTW describes as a market first – provides prearranged war insurance capacity, offers much …
A European naval force detained six suspected pirates on Friday after they opened fire on an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden, officials said, likely part of a growing number of piracy attacks emanating from Somalia. The attack …
Ardonagh Specialty announced it is naming its reinsurance business Price Forbes Re. The renaming of Inver Re in London and Bermuda and Equinox Re in the US follows the simplification of Ardonagh Specialty’s multiple brands in 2023, with Price Forbes …