Massachusetts is in the midst of an epidemic of deadly opioid abuse, according to a task force created by Gov. Charlie Baker that said Monday that drug addiction must be considered a medical disease. The 18-member group released a total …
A series of severe thunderstorms that pushed damaging winds and tornados into several parts of Michigan on Monday and Tuesday wrecked homes and knocked out power to thousands of people, officials said. From Monday afternoon through early Tuesday, the National …
At least seven people were injured as severe thunderstorms that swept across northern Illinois spawned a tornado, damaged homes and uprooted trees. Particularly hard hit Monday night was Coal City, a community of approximately 5,000 residents about 60 miles southwest …
The Oklahoma Insurance Department reported the loss of Larry W. Fitch, 71, who was the general manager of the Oklahoma Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. Fitch died on June 19. “Larry has played a major role in the Oklahoma …
Federal inspectors found several violations during their most recent review of Spectra Energy’s Texas Eastern Transmission system, which includes the pipeline that burst in the Arkansas River in May. Spectra Energy was cited during the 2011 inspection for three violations, …
The damage toll has been counted from flash flooding in South Texas on June 19. Edinburg City Manager Ramiro Garza told reporters that about 300 houses and 22 businesses were damaged after up to 6 inches of rainfall over two …
Fidelis Group Holdings LLC (FGH), with its subsidiary company Continental Underwriters Ltd. (CUL), a national marine insurance coverage and service provider, announced the recent opening of its new flagship office located in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The Lower Manhattan …
New York City’s taxi regulatory agency on Monday approved new rules governing how Uber and other app-based car services operate within the five boroughs. Part of the proposal unanimously passed allows the companies to update their apps without approval from …
Wildfires are sweeping through several dry Western states, including a massive blaze burning out of control in Northern California. A look at the latest hotspots and what crews are doing to control them: Northern California A wildfire has grown to …
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has introduced Professional First Insurance Company Professional Liability Insurance, which provides customizable coverage for U.S. insurance companies, their executives and employees. The policy provides coverage for claims arising from alleged errors or omissions in the …
