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26 01, 2023

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Price Volatility in 2023

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Volatile cannabis flower prices in states with developed cannabis programs will impact insurance buying, while capacity will still be a challenge in 2023. Those were among the forecasts for the year from three subject matter experts. For our latest podcast …

26 01, 2023

Shareholders Can Sue McDonald’s Ex-executive in Landmark Ruling

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Shareholders can sue McDonald Corp’s former global chief people officer for the damage they claim he caused to the restaurant chain by allegedly allowing a culture of sexual harassment to flourish, according to a groundbreaking legal ruling. The decision marks …

26 01, 2023

Anti-Sexual Harassment Organization, Times Up, Shifts Resources to Legal Fund

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The Golden Globes carpet typically glitters with crystal-studded gowns in pastel hues, but it looked different in January 2018: The ballgowns were black, and the night’s key accessory was a pin that read “Time’s Up.” Onstage, Oprah Winfrey brought guests …

26 01, 2023

Judge Dismisses Former Charlottesville Police Chief’s $10M Wrongful Termination Suit

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A federal judge has dismissed a former Virginia police chief’s $10 million wrongful termination lawsuit saying she didn’t have sufficient evidence of discrimination, conspiracy or malice. U.S. District Judge Norman Moon said in an opinion published online Monday that he …

26 01, 2023

Climate Tech Startup Aims to Narrow Insurance Protection Gap for Flood Risks

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Flooding is the most common weather hazard globally and 83% of the damage it causes isn’t covered by insurance. A startup technology company on Thursday launched a new global flood-risk data service that its founders say will help narrow this …

26 01, 2023

Britain Sounds Alarm on Russia-Based Hacking Group

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A Russia-based hacking group named Cold River is behind an expansive and ongoing information-gathering campaign that has struck various targets in government, politics, academia, defense, journalism, and activism, Britain said on Thursday. In an advisory, the National Cyber Security Centre …

26 01, 2023

Bill Advances in New Mexico to Gird Against Climate Crises

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A legislative panel advanced a bill this week that would help local governments plan in advance for climate-related threats to public health such as wildfires, flooding, extreme heat and rapid erosion. The initiative from Democratic state Sen. Liz Stefanics of …

26 01, 2023

Conning: Embedded Insurance Market Could Exceed $70B in Premium by 2030

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Embedded insurance – a concept in which insurance is wrapped into the purchase of a product at the point of sale – could exceed $70 billion in premium by 2030, according a new report by Conning. This is on par …

26 01, 2023

Double Whammy of Insurance and Energy Costs to Trigger UK Insolvencies, PwC Warns

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More than 30,000 British companies went bust last year, with accountants warning of a “double whammy” to come in April that could trigger another wave of insolvencies. Big businesses were the worst hit, according to a report published Thursday by …

26 01, 2023

5 Dead in Wyoming Highway Crashes Caused by Wrong-Way Driver

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A series of crashes caused by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 80 killed five people and seriously injured others in south-central Wyoming. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired, according to a Wyoming Highway Patrol statement. Highway …