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 …
Consilium Expands its Wholesale Presence in Caribbean With Launch of Jamaican Hub
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. …
Hurricane Forecasts Are Missing the Mark as the Atlantic Stays Calm — So Far
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 …
Philips Faces Deepened French Probe Over Sleep Apnea Device Safety
French prosecutors stepped up an investigation into Royal Philips NV for potentially causing danger to human health with breathing devices, tasking a magistrate with deeper probing powers to lead the case. Paris prosecutors said on Monday that the decision to …
Buffett’s Oregon Utility Says Fire Lawsuits Pose Shutdown Risk
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s PacifiCorp says ongoing litigation from massive wildfires in 2020 that exposed the company to billions of dollars in damages is jeopardizing its ability to continue providing power to hundreds of thousands of customers in Oregon. In an …
People Moves: Lockton Promotes Rapciewicz and Cullen to Lead US Casualty
Brokerage Lockton announced new leadership appointments within its U.S. casualty business. Peter Rapciewicz has been named U.S. casualty leader, and Jessica Cullen appointed head of excess casualty and operations. Rapciewicz will oversee the strategic direction and growth of Lockton’s casualty …
NCCI Calls for 6.9% Average Decrease in Florida Workers’ Comp Rates
Starting in January, workers’ compensation insurance rates for Florida businesses could drop by an average of 7%. The National Council on Compensation Insurance last week recommended an average rate decrease of 6.9% for the voluntary market, effective Jan. 1. If …
Florida Official Dismisses Need to Study Vaccine Mandate
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said there’s no need to do projections of the potential effects of ending vaccine mandates for children, as Governor Ron DeSantis pushes to make his state the first one to scrap immunization requirements. “We don’t …
US Plant Raid Jolts South Korea and Stirs Investor Anxiety
The immigration raid on a Georgia EV battery plant run by two South Korean firms has rattled Seoul, coming less than two weeks after President Lee Jae Myung’s White House meeting with Donald Trump where Korean companies pledged to invest …
Older Homes for Sale in California Now Come With Wildfire Warnings
Most California homes were built long before the state required that they be constructed to withstand wildfires. Now, sellers of older homes in high-risk areas must disclose to potential buyers not only a dwelling’s susceptibility to fire but what they’ve …