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Severe Thunderstorms Across US Midwest Trigger Flood Warnings
The US Midwest and Ohio Valley, including Chicago and Cincinnati, face an enhanced, or level 3, risk of severe thunderstorms. That’s triggered numerous flood warnings and watches from Indiana into western Pennsylvania and Virginia, the National Weather Service said. As …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 4:07 PM |
Taylor Farms, Taco Bell Face Multiple Lawsuits Over Cyclospora Outbreak
Multiple proposed class-action lawsuits have been filed over the nationwide cyclospora outbreak, blaming Taco Bell and Taylor Farms for selling contaminated lettuce that has sickened thousands and led to two deaths. At least two of the lawsuits are in federal …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 3:58 PM |
People Moves: Younts Named Chair of NC Industrial Commission
The North Carolina General Assembly last month confirmed workers’ compensation attorney and former Deputy Commissioner Tyler Younts to a six-year term on the state Industrial Commission. A few days later, the state’s commissioner of labor, Luke Farley, designated Younts to …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 3:31 PM |
Renewal Changes for Most Commercial Lines Decrease in July and Q2, Says Ivans
Year over year, average U.S. commercial premium renewals for July increased in all lines except workers’ compensation, according to the Ivans Index. However, month over month, commercial auto, business owners policy, general liability, commercial property and umbrella saw a decrease, …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 3:02 PM |
Kellington Returns to ACORD to Take CEO Role
John Kellington, most recently executive vice president and chief information officer at Cincinnati Insurance for more than 16 years, has been appointed chief executive officer of ACORD. Kellington is no stranger to the standards-setting body for the insurance industry. He …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 1:48 PM |
People Moves: O’Connor Promoted to NA Head of Pro Liability, Cyber at AIG; Canopius Appoints Kuchinski US CUO
American International Group (AIG) said it has promoted Christopher O’Connor to the role of head of professional liability and cyber, North America. O’Connor has been with AIG for more than 15 years. He was most recently North America head of …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 12:46 PM |
Update: Three Killed in Attack on Ship in Red Sea; Container Ship Hit by Missile: Sources
Three crew members were killed in a suspected attack by Iran-backed Houthis on a small cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday while a container ship was hit by a missile off Pakistan in a suspected U.S. attack, …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 12:24 PM |
Typhoon Season Forecast to Be Among Most Intense Ever for Asia
The current typhoon season in the Northwest Pacific Ocean is shaping up to be one of the most intense on record as the El Niño system strengthens, according to the latest projection by commercial forecaster Tropical Storm Risk. Typhoon development …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 10:27 AM |
‘Chronic’ Heat Risk in Europe Draws Warning From Swiss Re
As Europe comes to grips with its fifth heat wave of the year, the research arm of Swiss Re AG is warning of far-reaching consequences. “Record heat underscores Europe’s chronic heat risk,” the authors of the Swiss Re Institute report …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 9:13 AM |
Oman Says Spill From Grounded Shadow Oil Tanker Covers 400 Square Kilometers
Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 400 square kilometers, the country’s government said on Monday. The Caroline Bezengi is loaded with close to one million barrels of …
POSTED AUGUST 11, 2026 7:55 AM |
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