19 10, 2026

Report: Auto Insurance Total Loss Frequency Climbs, More Drivers Pay Repairs

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The share of auto insurance claims flagged as total losses reached 23.5% in the first half of the year, up slightly from a year earlier, a new report shows. The 2026 Crash Course Mid-Year Update from CCC Intelligent Solutions shows …

19 10, 2026

Two Contractors and a Restaurateur Arrested on Workers’ Compensation Violations

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Three Connecticut business owners have been arrested on charges they violated the state workers’ compensation laws, according to the Chief State’s Attorney. The state attorney’s office said all three individuals were released on $10,000 non‑surety bonds and told to report …

19 10, 2026

Massachusetts Adopts Stronger Nursing Home Regulations

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The Massachusetts Public Health Council on Wednesday approved regulations designed to strengthen oversight of long-term care facilities and stop irresponsible nursing home owners from putting residents at risk. The new rules expand the Department of Public Health’s authority to review …

19 10, 2026

KCC Says Isaias Insured Losses to Be $3 Billion; AM Best Calls Storm an Earnings Event

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Catastrophe risk management firm Karen Clark & Co. (KCC) said privately insured losses from wind and storm surge during Hurricane Isaias will be about $3 billion, making the storm one of the most manageable for insurers in recent years. AM …

19 10, 2026

Cyber Rates Are Down, Risks Are Up but Small Businesses Slow to Adopt

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The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …

19 10, 2026

Walter’s Insurers Skirted Capital Rules With ‘Rolling’ Loophole

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On paper, it was supposed to be a six-month loan. In December 2018, one of sports mogul Mark Walter’s insurance companies sent $40 million to an undisclosed borrower. But rather than collect payment when the loan matured the following June, …

19 10, 2026

California Hybrid Market Share Hits Record as EV Registrations Decline

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Hybrid vehicles accounted for a record 22.8% of new vehicle registrations in California through the first nine months of the year, a new report shows. However, the Q3 2026 California Auto Outlook, published by Auto Outlook Inc. for the California …

19 10, 2026

Coaster Rider’s Death Puts Spotlight on Safety of Ever More Thrilling Rides

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The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest …

19 10, 2026

Appeals Court Blocks Class Actions Over Tesla’s Self-Driving Claims

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A U.S. appeals court threw out on Friday an order allowing Tesla TSLA.O customers in California to pursue class action claims accusing the electric vehicle maker of misleading them about the capabilities of its full self-driving technology. In its ruling, …

19 10, 2026

Compass Files Suit Over California Home Listing Service Rules

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Compass Inc., the top U.S. broker for residential properties, sued California’s largest real estate listing service in the latest escalation of a broader legal fight over timely access to information about homes for sale. The federal court suit filed Friday …