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Russia’s Black Sea Waters Not Safe for Ships Amid Attacks, Moscow Warns
Moscow warned that it is unsafe to navigate in its Black Sea waters after Ukraine has been ramping up attacks on Russia-linked ships in the area. The warning was addressed to all vessels in Russia’s exclusive economic zone in the …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 11:08 AM |
Allianz to Buy HSBC’s Singapore Insurer in $2.1 Billion Deal
Allianz SE agreed to buy HSBC Holdings Plc’s Singapore insurance unit for S$2.7 billion ($2.1 billion), marking a substantial expansion less than two years after another deal in the city-state fell apart. The two firms also agreed to enter a …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 10:51 AM |
Liberty Mutual Introduces Its Newest Brand Character: Liberty Biberty
Liberty Mutual Insurance has introduced its first new brand character in eight years: Liberty Biberty, the embodiment of the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you have great coverage at a great price. Liberty Mutual first introduced the phrase “Liberty …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:16 AM |
Can Captive’s Hands-On Vetting of Bars Provide Answer to SC Liquor Liability Crisis?
For almost eight years now, South Carolina bars, restaurants and music venues have faced a sobering situation brought on by a 2018 state law that requires at least $1 million in liquor liability coverage: Pay unaffordable premiums or shut their …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:02 AM |
Florida Teen Suing Meta Over Mental Health Harm Drops Claims Days Before Trial
A Florida teen dropped his lawsuit on Wednesday against Meta Platforms META.O, canceling a Los Angeles trial over claims the social media company’s apps caused his depression and anxiety. The trial, which had been slated to begin on Monday, was …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:01 AM |
WCIRB: California Comp Premium Leveled off, But CT Claims Frequency Rose
California workers’ compensation premium growth leveled off as rates stabilize, but rising cumulative trauma claims continue to drive claim frequency higher, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its 2026 State of the System …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: AIPSO Appoints Willis President and CEO; Canopius Names HSBC’s Alioto as Group COO; Doubtless Adds to North American Leadership
The Automobile Insurance Plans Service Office (AIPSO) appointed Executive Vice President Les Willis as president and CEO. Willis succeeds President and CEO Charles Kwolek, who is retiring after a 32-year career with the organization. Prior to joining AIPSO, Willis served …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
Report: Claims Severity Reaches All-Time High, Frequency Declines
All Peril severity reached an all-time high in 2025, rising 25.9% from a year earlier, a new report shows. LexisNexis Risk Solutions released its 2026 U.S. Home Trends Report, which looks at loss cost, claims frequency and severity. Related: Changes …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
PG&E’s Data Center Pipeline Surges in Second Quarter
PG&E Corp. reported a 7.6-gigawatt increase in its data center pipeline during the second quarter as the artificial intelligence build-out gains momentum. The California utility’s pipeline of proposed data center projects totaled 12.7 gigawatts at the end of June, up …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
Judge Says Zelle Must Face New York AG’s Suit Over ‘Rampant’ Fraud; Zelle to Appeal
A judge rejected Zelle’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform’s refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers. In a …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
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