The EPA on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on so-called forever chemicals in public drinking water, a move that is expected to cost water utilities billions of dollars.
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Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern Over East Palestine Train Derailment
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued Norfolk Southern Corp., seeking to hold the company financially responsible for the train derailment in East Palestine.
Berkley Select Announces Enhancements to Middle Market Lawyers Professional Liability Coverage
Berkley Select has enhanced its lawyers professional liability (LPL) offerings, adding new coverages, more flexible policy forms, and expanded capacity for middle-market law firms
SEC to Consider New Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Firms
Brokers and asset managers would have to notify their customers of data breaches as part of a raft of cybersecurity-related rules the SEC is set to vote on today.
Commercial Insurance Rates Continued to Increase in the 4Q at a Slower Pace of 4.8%
U.S. commercial insurance prices have continued to increase in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to WTW. Data for nearly for all lines of coverage continued to show price increases throughout the fourth quarter, with a general rate of +4.8%.
One80 Intermediaries Expands Offering for Allied Health Care with the Acquisition of Manchester Specialty Programs
One80 Intermediaries (One80), a specialty insurance broker headquartered in Boston, today announced that it has acquired Manchester Specialty Programs.
Court Rules Uber, Lyft Can Label Gig Workers as Contractors
Uber Technologies Inc., Lyft Inc. and other gig economy companies scored a victory after a California appeals court upheld the current law classifying gig workers as independent contractors instead of employees.
Westfield Specialty Introduces Suite of Management Liability Products
Westfield Specialty is building on its momentum as the Management Liability (ML) team is now ready to address the coverage needs of public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
DOJ, SEC Investigating Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse
The DOJ and SEC are investigating the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank after the California lender was taken over by regulators last week amid a historic run on its deposits.
Justice Department Sues Rite Aid for Missing Opioid Red Flags
The U.S. government on Monday sued Rite Aid Corp, accusing the pharmacy chain of missing “red flags” as it illegally filled hundreds of thousands of prescriptions for controlled substances, including opioids.