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Virginia Monitoring Traveler Linked to Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship
The Virginia Department of Health said on Thursday it is monitoring a resident who recently returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak. The person had been aboard the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship that …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 11:47 PM |
California Teens See Cannabis as Safer Than Alcohol, Vapes and Cigarettes
Newswise — Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide school surveys. Shu-Hong Zhu, PhD, professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 5:10 PM |
New York State Has Budget Deal That Includes Auto Insurance Reforms: Gov. Hochul
New York State has a 2026-2027 budget agreement, at least according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul announced today that the budget totals about $268 billion and includes some but not all of her proposals for auto insurance reform to lower …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 4:57 PM |
ALPS to Acquire Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company
The Ohio State Bar Association (Ohio Bar) and ALPS Insurance (ALPS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ALPS will acquire the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), a leading provider of professional liability insurance …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 3:44 PM |
Markets/Coverages: MS Amlin Launches Consortium to Boost Property Treaty Capacity
MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s re/insurer, has launched a consortium to boost property treaty capacity for all property per-risk lines. This additional capacity is expected to be particularly relevant for global data centers, where demand for higher limits continues to grow, …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 3:43 PM |
Illinois Manufacturing Company to Pay $625K Settlement Over No-Poach Agreements
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Vee Pak LLC, doing business as Voyant Beauty (Vee Pak) that resolves allegations the manufacturing company entered into no-poach agreements with several temporary staffing agencies. The settlement requires Vee Pak to …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 3:41 PM |
Texas Sees Surge in Gas Projects as Data Centers Drive Shift in Power Generation
A decade ago, wind power was surging in popularity and attracting huge investments that made Texas a national leader in renewable energy. But today, gas generation is making a big comeback, driven by a wave of data centers flooding into …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 3:34 PM |
HCI Group Reports $85M in Profit for Q1, with Premium Growth for Most Subsidiaries
Tampa-based HCI Group, now in its 20th year and its 18th year as a publicly traded company, reported a healthy profit for the first quarter of 2026 and significant growth in premium across most of its property-casualty insurance firms. “HCI …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 3:22 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Names Lefebvre as VP Within Employee Benefits Group
Ashley Lefebvre has joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group in Houston, Texas. She will serve a national client base, partnering with clients to deliver strategic employee benefits and HR solutions that boost ROI and …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 3:22 PM |
A Quieter Hurricane Season This Year Could Still Pummel the US Power Grid
Meteorologists are forecasting about 13 named Atlantic storms this season, or a little less activity than average. That sounds like good news for the US power grid and everyone who relies on it. But a look back at recent years …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 1:53 PM |
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California Teens See Cannabis as Safer Than Alcohol, Vapes and Cigarettes
Newswise — Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide school surveys. Shu-Hong Zhu, PhD, professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 5:10 PM |
States Across Wildfire-Prone West Are Using AI for Early Detection
On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling smoke on a camera feed from Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Human analysts verified it wasn’t a cloud or dust, then alerted the state’s forest service and largest electric utility. One of …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Slide Insurance Expands Homeowners Coverage to California
Slide Insurance Holdings Inc. is expanding into California with a residential property excess and surplus lines program. The company said its entry into the California market us consistent with its strategic timeline. Related: California Taking Action Against State Farm Over …
POSTED MAY 07, 2026 5:00 AM |
Pacific Hurricane Season Brings Higher Risk of Impacts for Hawaii, SoCal, Mexico
Exceptionally warm waters and a developing El Niño will increase the risk of direct hurricane impacts in Hawaii, Southern California and parts of Mexico this year, according to an AccuWeather analysis out on Wednesday. The forecast shows the Eastern and …
POSTED MAY 06, 2026 1:32 PM |
Bird Flu May Spread Through Air on California Dairy Farms, Study Finds
Air and wastewater may help spread bird flu on California dairy farms, according to a study that points to more transmission routes than previously understood. Researchers sampling 14 infected farms found the H5N1 virus in the air during milking, in …
POSTED MAY 06, 2026 5:00 AM |
DOJ Files Statement of Interest in California Fire Insurance Case
The Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in a lawsuit filed against State Farm by homeowners who lost their homes in the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The case, Ferrier v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, is …
POSTED MAY 06, 2026 5:00 AM |
A Quiet Alaska Fault Is Missing The Fluids Scientists Expected
Not all earthquake faults behave the same. Some stick and snap, causing earthquakes. Others move slowly over time. For years, the leading explanation for slow-moving faults has been that high-pressure fluids along the fault lubricate it, allowing the slabs to …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 1:32 PM |
Oregon Regulator Shuts Down Health Sharing Company’s ‘Unlicensed’ Insurance
Oregon regulators ordered a health sharing company to stop selling coverage to residents, saying the company’s membership plans were functioning as unlicensed insurance. ClearShare Health was ordered to stop selling coverage by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, which began …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
California Taking Action Against State Farm Over LA Wildfire Claims
The California Department of Insurance is taking action against State Farm over an investigation that reportedly shows the carrier has been mishandling insurance claims from the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. A CDI filing alleges violations of the Unfair Insurance …
POSTED MAY 04, 2026 3:00 PM |
New Mexico Seeks Changes to Meta Platforms in Youth Harm Trial
A trial is slated to begin in New Mexico on Monday that will test the state’s claims that Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms harmed young users’ mental health and its bid for a court order forcing the company to …
POSTED MAY 04, 2026 2:36 PM |
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