3 06, 2025

People Moves: Former NH Commissioner Nicolopoulos Joins Davis & Towle as CEO

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Davis & Towle Insurance Group, headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, named former New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner, Christopher Nicolopoulos as the agency’s new chief executive officer. Jeffrey Towle, previously the agency’s president has moved to the position of chairman of the …

27 05, 2025

TVA Becomes First US Utility to Seek Permit for Small Nuclear Reactor

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For the first time in the United States, a utility is asking federal regulators for a permit to build a small nuclear reactor. The nation’s largest public power company, the Tennessee Valley Authority, announced Tuesday it submitted a construction permit …

30 05, 2025

Lloyd’s Insurer Beazley Gains New Bull to Bolster Unique Status

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The only stock in the FTSE 100 with buy recommendations from every analyst that covers it just gained another bull. Beazley Plc was named a ‘top pick’ by Berenberg, which gave the Lloyd’s of London insurer a 1,150 pence price …

3 06, 2025

FEMA Head Said He Was Unaware of US Hurricane Season, Sources Say

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Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation. …

27 05, 2025

Venezuelan Workers at Disney Put on Leave After Losing Protective Status

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections. The move was made …

2 06, 2025

When a Neighborhood Floods, Foreclosures Often Follow

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As climate change worsens extreme weather around the US, floods are increasing the risk of home foreclosure, according to a new report by First Street Technology Inc., a climate-data company. A big part of the reason why is that unlike …

30 05, 2025

Wildfires in Alberta Pose Growing Threat to Canada’s Oil

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Wildfires are threatening about 5% of Canada’s crude output as a blaze in Alberta’s oil sands region spreads and approaches major production sites. A total of 26 out-of-control fires are burning in the province amid hot, dry weather, bringing flames …

3 06, 2025

Victoria’s Secret Says Cyber Incident Led to Temporary Website Shut Down

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Victoria’s Secret on Tuesday disclosed that a security incident relating to its information technology systems had led it to temporarily shut down its website for a few days last week. The company said it shut down corporate systems and e-commerce …

30 05, 2025

People Moves: Markel Taps Former RSA Exec Mooney to Succeed Galjaard; AXA XL Reinsurance Names Ivanova as Head of Property, International Reinsurance

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This edition of International People Moves details executive appointments at Markel and AXA XL Reinsurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Taps Former RSA Exec Mooney to Succeed Galjaard Who Will Step Down Markel, the insurance operations …

30 05, 2025

Former WV Fire Official Sentenced to 33 Months for Arson, Insurance Fraud

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A former West Virginia volunteer fire official who pleaded guilty to fraud after burning down his home and misusing the fire department’s credit card has been sentenced to 33 months in prison. Donald A. Ennis, 44, of St. Albans, also …