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Meta Loses Bid to Dismiss States’ Claims That Facebook, Instagram Addict Children
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 U.S. state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and knowingly concealing the harm from the public. In a decision late on …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 4:25 PM |
US House Passes Bill to Extend Federal Terrorism Backstop Through 2034
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation to extend the public-private partnership to insure terrorism risk though 2034. The TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (HR 7128), sponsored by Mike Flood, R-Neb., passed by a vote of vote …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 3:28 PM |
Cyberattacks Are Growing Threat to SMEs – but Insurance Protection Is Low: GlobalData
Cyberattacks are becoming an increasingly significant threat to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), yet insurance adoption remains disproportionately low, according to GlobalData, the London-based data and analytics company. Limited awareness of cyber risks, affordability challenges, and evolving threat landscapes continue …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 3:24 PM |
Report: $2.9B in Claims Paid in Missouri After Severe 2025 Season
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance reported that more than $2.9 billion in claims have been paid statewide one year after the catastrophic events of the 2025 severe weather season. DCI this month reported on incurred losses and paid …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 3:12 PM |
Postal Worker Stole Workers’ Compensation Checks Sent to Girlfriend’s Mother
A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee has been sentenced on charges that he defrauded the New York workers’ compensation system of nearly $10,000 by stealing wage reimbursement checks intended for his then-girlfriend’s deceased mother. New York State Workers’ Compensation Fraud …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 2:03 PM |
New Law Could Create List of Immigrants Illegally Living in Mississippi
A new Mississippi law will authorize the state’s top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What’s to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 1:50 PM |
US Cyber Insurance Market Sees Flat Premium, More Third-Party Claims Hit Loss Ratio
The U.S. cyber insurance market may be facing a time of transition as certain signs point to eventual adverse development. According to AM Best, the market’s loss ratio in 2025 increased for the second straight year to 53—the first time …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 1:39 PM |
Supreme Court: Rastafari Can’t Sue Louisiana Prison Officials Who Cut Dreadlocks
The Supreme Court barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs. The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 1:32 PM |
Amazon Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog Over Prime Video Ads
Amazon.com Inc. has been sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for introducing advertising to its Prime Video streaming service and then forcing existing subscribers to pay more to avoid the ads. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said Tuesday it has …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 12:27 PM |
Viewpoint: Boom in Hyperscale Data Centers Puts Re/Insurers to the Test
Hyperscale data center campuses represent the latest growth opportunity for the global re/insurance industry. Annual investment in these specialized facilities will likely surpass $300 billion by 2027 and the total insurable asset base for the roughly 11,000 data centers currently …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 11:38 AM |
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3 Firefighters Killed in Colorado as Wildfires Stoked By Heat, Wind Rage Across West
Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state’s border with Utah. The National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 5:00 AM |
LA Palisades Fire Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Arson Trial
A federal jury failed to reach a verdict in the arson case over the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang declared a mistrial after jurors told her Friday they were divided and unable to …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 5:00 AM |
Uber and Waymo End Robotaxi Deal in Phoenix; Uber to Announce New Partner
Uber Technologies Inc. said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies that simultaneously function as partners and competitors. The Arizona capital was the first market where Waymo …
POSTED JUNE 30, 2026 5:00 AM |
Four Washington Restaurants Must Pay $750K in Wages, Damages to Workers
Four Washington-based restaurants must pay $750,000 in back wages and damages to 42 workers after an investigation uncovered minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The U.S. Department of Labor secured a federal consent judgment requiring …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: Venbrook Names Ward CFO; Lesmann Joins Crest as Broker; Alliant Adds Lundquist to Benefits Team
Ward Joins Venbrook as CFO Venbrook Group LLC named Kenneth W. Ward chief financial officer. Ward specializes in operational efficiency, cost-cutting initiatives and growth. He has worked across a variety of industries and most recently held the CFO role at …
POSTED JUNE 29, 2026 5:00 AM |
Tesla Settles Lawsuit Over Deadly Crash Involving Full Self-Driving
Tesla Inc. has quietly resolved a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 crash that precipitated a defect investigation into the carmaker’s automated-driving technology. The collision involved 71-year-old Johna Story, who had stepped out of her vehicle on an Arizona highway …
POSTED JUNE 26, 2026 2:55 PM |
Orion180 Launches FLEX Home Insurance in Colorado
Orion180 Insurance has launched its FLEX homeowners insurance coverage in Colorado. FLEX Home Insurance is designed to give homeowners greater control over how they protect their property, allowing them to tailor coverage to fit their individual risk tolerance and budget. …
POSTED JUNE 26, 2026 5:00 AM |
Indictments Delivered for Auto Theft Ring Targeting Colorado Airports
A Colorado grand jury indicted 11 defendants for taking part in an auto theft ring that reportedly targeted vehicles parked at municipal airports. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and Denver District Attorney John Walsh announced the indictments this week on …
POSTED JUNE 26, 2026 5:00 AM |
Week-Long LA Warehouse Fire That Impacted Air Quality and Businesses Knocked Down
A fire near downtown Los Angeles that has affected the health of nearby residents and caused businesses economic harm for more than a week was knocked down Wednesday night, fire officials said. A fire at a 491,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 1:49 PM |
‘Ghost Broker’ Who Procured 1,120 Policies Through Fraud Arrested
A 14-month-long “ghost broker” investigation has concluded with the arrest of a man accused of procuring more than 1,120 auto insurance policies using fraudulent data and social media apps. The Utah Insurance Department announced the arrest of Carlos David Garcia …
POSTED JUNE 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
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