12 09, 2025

US Urges G-7 Sanctions on Russian Oil as Trump Loses Patience

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The US will urge its allies in the Group of Seven to impose tariffs as high as 100% on China and India for their purchases of Russian oil in an effort to convince President Vladimir Putin to end his war …

12 09, 2025

Hurricane Forecasts Are Missing the Mark as the Atlantic Stays Calm — So Far

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It’s the statistical peak of Atlantic hurricane season, and there isn’t a storm in sight — for now. September’s second week is usually when the season gets into full swing, as warm ocean waters fuel dangerous winds and coastal communities …

12 09, 2025

Consilium Expands its Wholesale Presence in Caribbean With Launch of Jamaican Hub

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Consilium, the London-based speciality re/insurance wholesale broker, announced the expansion of its international footprint with the opening of a new hub in Kingston, Jamaica (subject to regulatory approval). Max Pragnell has been appointed as managing partner to lead the office. …

12 09, 2025

Woman Charged in Traffic Deaths of 2 Marquette Lacrosse Players Was Drunk: Prosecutors

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A Wisconsin driver involved in a traffic crash last week that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players was drunk at the time, authorities alleged Wednesday in charging her with vehicular homicide. Amandria Brunner, 41, of West Allis, faces two counts …

12 09, 2025

Texas Cabinet Supplier to Pay $12M Settlement Over False Claims Act Violations

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Allied Stone Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, and its President, Jia “Jerry” Lim, have agreed to pay a total of $12.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and …

12 09, 2025

California AG’s Brief Urges Court to Side With Employee in Discrimination Suit

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in support urging the court to affirm an employee’s right to sue Liberty University for sex-based discrimination. The brief, filed as …

12 09, 2025

California AG’s Brief Urges Court to Side With Employee in Discrimination Suit

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in support urging the court to affirm an employee’s right to sue Liberty University for sex-based discrimination. The brief, filed as …

12 09, 2025

California AG’s Brief Urges Court to Side With Employee in Discrimination Suit

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in support urging the court to affirm an employee’s right to sue Liberty University for sex-based discrimination. The brief, filed as …

12 09, 2025

Fitch Ratings: U.S. E&S Growth Slows but Remains Strong

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Direct written premiums saw double-digit growth for the seventh straight year for U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) insurers, according to Fitch Ratings’ latest annual property/casualty market review. Per a Fitch press release, U.S. E&S direct written premiums grew by 11% …

12 09, 2025

Fitch Ratings: U.S. E&S Growth Slows but Remains Strong

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Direct written premiums saw double-digit growth for the seventh straight year for U.S. excess and surplus (E&S) insurers, according to Fitch Ratings’ latest annual property/casualty market review. Per a Fitch press release, U.S. E&S direct written premiums grew by 11% …