13 06, 2024

SpaceX Sued by Engineers Fired After Accusing Elon Musk of Sexism

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Rocket maker SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk were sued on Wednesday by eight engineers who say they were illegally fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against women. The engineers—four women and four men—claim Musk ordered …

13 06, 2024

R&Q Warns Its Financial Stresses Could Hit Business Stability and Lead to Liquidation

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R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd. warns it is facing growing financial difficulties, which could affect the “company’s stability as a business” and ultimately lead to liquidation. In a June 13 statement, R&Q acknowledges it has been struggling under the weight of …

13 06, 2024

US E&S Growth Slower in 2023; Berkshire, AIG Top Premium Rankings

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An analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals that the pace of growth in the U.S. excess and surplus lines market has slowed since a peak growth rate of 32.3% recorded in 2021. In 2023, growth remained robust—and up in …

13 06, 2024

Solar Risk Assessment Shines Light on Key Industry Challenges

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Extreme weather, operational and battery risks — insuring the growing solar industry brings insurance companies, agents and brokers face-to-face with evolving challenges. “We’re seeing burgeoning growth in solar, wind, and battery storage,” said Jason Kaminsky, CEO at kWh Analytics in …

13 06, 2024

Most US Drivers Support Anti-Speeding Technology in Vehicles: IIHS Survey

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More than 60% of the drivers in the United States would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, a survey by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showed on …

13 06, 2024

Florida Jury Says Chiquita Brands Must Pay $38M for Colombia Deaths

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Banana giant Chiquita Brands must pay $38.3 million to 16 family members of people killed during Colombia’s long civil war by a violent right-wing paramilitary group funded by the company, a federal jury in Florida decided. The verdict Monday by …

13 06, 2024

Overnight Fire Damaged or Destroyed 15 Boats at Nevada Marina

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Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a fire that damaged or destroyed about 15 boats at a Lake Mead National Recreation Area marina in Nevada. National Park Service officials said the fire began around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday …

13 06, 2024

NC Bill to Make Manufacturers Pay for ‘Forever Chemicals’ Advances in House

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s top environmental regulator could order manufacturers of “forever chemicals” to help pay for water system cleanup upgrades whenever they are found responsible for discharges that contaminate drinking water beyond acceptable levels, under legislation advanced …

13 06, 2024

UK Puts First Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Oil Tankers

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The UK announced wide-ranging sanctions on Russia, including a first attempt to clamp down on a shadow-fleet of tankers transporting the Kremlin’s oil and a key Moscow-based insurance company.The measures target four oil tankers out of a fleet of hundreds …

13 06, 2024

Thousands of Amazon Drivers File Arbitration Claims for Unpaid Wages, Other Losses

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Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon …