18 05, 2026

Safepoint Exec Pay, Slide’s Stock Sell-Offs Getting Attention in Florida

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When Tampa-headquartered Slide Insurance filed for an initial public offering in June 2025 and disclosed executive compensation topping $40 million, it triggered some sniping and some intense scrutiny of the Florida property insurance industry that continues a year later. In …

18 05, 2026

Illinois Man Receives $300K Settlement From Dog Attack

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An Illinois man who suffered severe injuries to his hand and fingers in a dog attack received a $300,000 settlement, the law firm John J. Malm & Associates said. The man attacked by two pit bulls while taking his German …

18 05, 2026

Study: California Workers’ Comp Claim Costs Continue to Rise

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California’s workers’ compensation system continues to experience moderate but persistent cost growth due to wage increases, labor market conditions, rising medical expenses and system complexity. Payments per claim in California’s workers’ comp system have risen steadily since 2021, according to …

18 05, 2026

Snap, YouTube Settle School-Social Media Suit Ahead of Trial

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Google’s YouTube and Snap Inc. reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to top social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed public schools to spend massive sums fighting a mental health crisis, …

18 05, 2026

Study: California Workers’ Comp Claim Costs Continue to Rise

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California’s workers’ compensation system continues to experience moderate but persistent cost growth due to wage increases, labor market conditions, rising medical expenses and system complexity. Payments per claim in California’s workers’ comp system have risen steadily since 2021, according to …

18 05, 2026

‘Big Tobacco’ Moment for Cannabis: What Insurers Need to Know About Murray v. Cresco

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A massive 320-page class action complaint has the attention of the cannabis sector. The insurance professionals who underwrite it should also be paying close attention. The case, Murray et al. v. Cresco Labs Inc. et al., was filed on May …

17 05, 2026

Maine Mourns 27-Year-Old Firefighter Killed in Lumber Mill Explosion

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A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine’s midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day after the incident that injured at least 11 others. A memorial of flowers dedicated to Andrew Cross …

18 05, 2026

US Sees A 27% Increase in Recalled Products in Q1, Report Shows

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U.S. product recall activity remained elevated in the first quarter, a new report shows. Sedgwick’s latest U.S. recall report shows the volume of defective products recalled across five U.S. industries rose 27% quarter-over-quarter to 492 million units in the first …

18 05, 2026

Viewpoint: ‘Big Tobacco’ Moment for Cannabis – What to Know About Murray v. Cresco

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A massive 320-page class action complaint has the attention of the cannabis sector. The insurance professionals who underwrite it should also be paying close attention. The case, Murray et al. v. Cresco Labs Inc. et al., was filed on May …

18 05, 2026

People Moves: Artificial Labs Appoints Joost to Lead US Expansion; Longbrook Names Sherry Head of Transactional Liability

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Artificial Appoints Joost as President Leading US Expansion Artificial Labs (Artificial), headquartered in London, appointed Eric Joost as president, leading its U.S. expansion. Joost joins Artificial’s leadership team, supporting the overall business. He will be responsible for shaping the company’s …