AG Sues Major Chemical Companies for Contaminating the District of Columbia

Drinking water contamination

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against over 25 chemical companies, including The 3M Company (3M) and DuPont De Nemours, Inc. (DuPont), for manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and selling products containing dangerous PFAS chemicals which now pollute the District’s natural resources.

How IOT Can Save Flood Risk Issues

People leaving flood-prone areas

Floods pose significant risks to communities worldwide, causing extensive property damage and endangering lives. Recent advancements in technology have introduced innovative solutions to mitigate flood-related risks, and one technology that stands out is the Internet of Things (IoT).

Best’s Market Segment Report: Workers’ Comp Remains a Profit Engine for P/C Industry

Workers Comp injury costs

Workers’ compensation insurers’ underwriting results continued to outpace the rest of the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) commercial sector in 2022, as they benefited from the long-term decline in workplace accidents and a reduction in fraudulent claims, according to a new AM Best report.