23 12, 2022

Lawsuits Alleging Maine Church Knew About Sex Abuse Now Number 14

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Two more people have filed lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by a Roman Catholic clergy member and a nun — both deceased — raising the number to over a dozen since Maine loosened the statute of limitations last year. One of …

21 12, 2022

Thousands Still Without Power in Northern California Following M6.4 Quake

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Thousands of customers are still without power following a large earthquake in Northern California. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck northern California on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Very strong shaking was reported from the quake, which struck in …

22 12, 2022

People Moves: Powers Adds Goode in Colorado

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Powers Insurance & Risk Management, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has hired Keith Goode as a Colorado-based, remote commercial risk manager. Goode is responsible for generating leads, developing new business, and handling existing accounts in Colorado’s property and casualty marketplace. …

22 12, 2022

Limbo: United Policyholders, Agents Say They’ve Had No Response on Ian Claims

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The Florida Legislature’s insurance rescue bill, approved last week, won’t take effect soon enough to help policyholders and insurance agents who’ve had no response from beleaguered United Property & Casualty Co. on Hurricane Ian claims. The lack of information has …

22 12, 2022

Navajo Company Sues BNSF Railway Over Coal Transportation

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One of the largest coal producers in the United States has sued a major freight railroad, alleging it breached a contract to transport coal from Montana for use overseas. The Navajo Transitional Energy Co. alleges that major shortcomings in BNSF …

22 12, 2022

Top White House Cybersecurity Official Plans to Step Down

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The US’s first national cyber director, Chris Inglis, is planning to step down in the coming months, according to a person familiar with the matter. Inglis has worked as one of President Joe Biden’s top cybersecurity advisers at a time …

22 12, 2022

NHTSA Investigating if Hertz Rented Unrepaired Recalled Vehicles

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U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they are investigating if Hertz rented unrepaired recalled vehicles to customers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a filing made public on Tuesday it was in receipt of information that …

22 12, 2022

Investigators Probe Failure of Italy’s Vega C Rocket; Satellite Insurers Expect Profit Hit

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An investigation is being launched after the latest version of Italy’s Vega C rocket failed on its second mission, destroying two Earth-imaging satellites and further complicating Europe’s access to space on top of the war in Ukraine. Launch firm Arianespace …

22 12, 2022

Insurance Rates to Stay Flat for Shipments of Ukraine Grain: Lloyd’s Insurer Ascot

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A cargo insurance facility providing cover for shipments via Ukraine’s grain export corridor will continue next year with no rate increases, an underwriter with Lloyd’s of London insurer Ascot said on Thursday. Twenty-one insurers are part of the facility, which …

22 12, 2022

UK Insurers, Banks Hope for Substantive Financial Services Reforms in 2023

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After a jarring six months marked by sweeping policy promises, U-turns and four Chancellors of the Exchequer, UK financiers head into 2023 uncertain that the coming year will finally usher in substantive reforms to the City of London. Current Chancellor …