Plymouth Rock Assurance Co. has sold a western Massachusetts independent agency it bought more than 25 years ago. The buyer, MountainOne Insurance Agency, is owned by regional bank MountainOne Bank. The sale of Amherst-based Encharter Insurance Agency by Plymouth Rock …
The Tennessee Supreme Court has rejected a rule change that would have allowed private equity companies to own law firms, blocking one avenue that insurance groups have warned could lead to more litigation, more high-dollar jury awards and higher defense …
Arizona is not usually known as a hot spot for severe weather, but this week the state experienced hail, flooding and even a rare tornado. A severe storm on Wednesday produced hail the size of golf balls in metro Phoenix, …
The US government is working to address and stop any potential cybersecurity issues stemming from flaws in PHP, a widely used open-source software, that may impact federal agencies and American critical infrastructure, according to a White House official. The programming …
Trident Reciprocal Exchange is one of the new kids on the Florida block. It was launched in 2024 as the long-distressed Florida property insurance market began to thaw following statutory changes that clamped down on spiraling claims lawsuits in the …
Insurance and Financial Implications of France‘s Supermarket Refrigeration Cyberattack Keeping things cool is generally a good idea in the supermarket business. When a cyberattack reportedly interferes with refrigeration systems, the consequences can extend well beyond a few melted ice creams. …
State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender by assets, has launched a probe after a suspected cyberattack exposed thousands of customer records containing personal information onto the dark web. SBI is investigating the breach after a preliminary analysis identified …
UConn Athletics and Learfield’s UConn Sports Properties announced a new brand partnership with NJM Insurance Group, a Mid-Atlantic region insurer. The multi-year partnership includes game day visibility during all University of Connecticut men’s and women’s basketball home games. In addition, …
Former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates pledged to conduct an independent investigation into Cornell University’s handling of sexual assault allegations, including a 2024 case involving a fraternity at the Ivy League school in New York. Yates, a partner at …
US food importer Gellert Global Group on Tuesday sued to stop the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on imports from Canada, saying the duties represent another attempt to claim presidential tariff power that has been rejected in court. Republican President Donald …