13 03, 2026

Nine Claims Trends to Watch Through the Rest of 2026

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Catastrophe, resilience, automation, digital transformation, personalization of the claims experience, talent strategies, operational flexibility—there are a mouthful of trends to talk about in the still-young year. A new report from Crawford & Company forecasts trends that will be reshaping the …

13 03, 2026

Estee Lauder Companies Sues Perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for Using Malone Name

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Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies has filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand “Jo Loves” and Zara’s UK business, it said on Thursday, over the use of Malone’s name on certain products. Estee Lauder Companies bought …

13 03, 2026

Insurers Under Allstate Group File Louisiana Rate Decreases for Personal Auto

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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple announced this week that two insurers under the Allstate group have filed rate decrease for some personal auto policyholders. Temple has finalized the rate changes, the Louisiana Department of Insurance said. Imperial Fire & Casualty …

13 03, 2026

‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature

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A bill to create a statewide framework for handling wildfire smoke damage insurance claims is now making its way through California Legislature. The Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which primary backer Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said stems from the recovery process …

12 03, 2026

Extreme Heat Is Making Life Increasingly Unlivable

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The number of days where extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to walk the dog, sweep the porch and engage in other ordinary pursuits has doubled around the world over the past 75 years, according to new research. Scientists …

12 03, 2026

People Moves: Iyer to Lead Chubb’s Global Operations, Technology

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Chubb Limited appointed Seshadri (Sesh) Iyer executive vice president, Chubb Group, operations, technology and digital transformation, effective April 6. He succeeds Julie Dillman, who is retiring on April 2 after nearly a decade at Chubb. Iyer joins Chubb from Boston …

12 03, 2026

Costco Customers Sue for Share of Refunds From Trump Tariffs

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Costco Wholesale was sued on Wednesday in a proposed nationwide class action seeking U.S. customer refunds for higher prices charged by the company before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed …

12 03, 2026

ExxonMobil Set to Move to Texas In Search of Business Friendly Environment

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ExxonMobil is poised to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas in search of a more friendly business environment, the company announced Tuesday morning. The board of directors for the largest U.S.-based oil producing company, which already runs …

12 03, 2026

ExxonMobil Set to Move to Texas In Search of Business Friendly Environment

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ExxonMobil is poised to move its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas in search of a more friendly business environment, the company announced Tuesday morning. The board of directors for the largest U.S.-based oil producing company, which already runs …

12 03, 2026

Jury Awards $667K to Muslim Men Pepper-Sprayed by Missouri Prison Guards

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A federal jury on Monday awarded $667,000 in damages to a group of Muslim men incarcerated in Missouri who were pepper-sprayed by state correctional officers while praying. The lawsuit in eastern Missouri’s U.S. District Court alleged that the men had …