The flooding rains and heavy snows that killed at least 19 people in California have likely caused more than $30 billion in damages and economic losses.
Author: Annie George
Rising Interest Rates Hit Landlords Who Can’t Afford Hedging Costs
The cost of insuring commercial real-estate loans against a rise in interest rates has exploded over the past year, raising the prospect of a market selloff since many property owners will no longer be able to afford these hedges.
State Bans on Products with ‘Forever Chemicals’ Increase
New state laws banning products with “forever chemicals”—from carpets and fast-food wrappers to ski wax—are taking effect.
U.S. NTSB Chair Raises Safety Concerns Over Heavy Electric Vehicles
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board raised concerns about the increased risk of severe injury and death from heavier electric vehicles on U.S. roads.
Beazley Launches Specialist Hybrid Event Cancellation Solution
As sporting events, conferences and exhibitions return in 2023, hybrid events that mix the best aspects of physical and virtual elements remain an important part of both event planning and increased audience participation.
Gun Safety at Schools at the Forefront After Virginia Elementary Shooting
American educators have long been trying to create safe spaces that feel less like prisons and more like schools.
Workplace Violence: Medical Workers Increasingly Contend with Threats, Assaults
An increase in violence in health care settings is taking place, ranging from rude or belligerent comments to assaults.
Embedded Insurance Distribution Could Exceed $70 Billion in Premium in the U.S. by 2030
Embedded insurances could make significant inroads into both personal lines and small commercial insurance business, exceeding $70 billion in premium by 2030,
Tornadoes in Southeast U.S. Leave Trail of Damage
Tornadoes and severe storms swept through Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on Thursday, flipping homes and uprooting trees, according to authorities.
Discrimination Suit Adds to Scrutiny of NFL Hiring
Every January, as the NFL’s best teams head into the playoffs, many of its worst dive into the task of finding a new head coach.