Climate Change Modeling on Cusp of Paradigm Shift February 26, 2015 By Don Jergler In the face of growing interest in climate change impacts, several big catastrophe modelers said they’ve heard from more clients...
N.Y.’s Lawsky: Cybersecurity Likely Most Important Issue DFS Will Face in 2015 February 26, 2015 By Young Ha Cybersecurity is likely the most important issue that the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) will face in 2015,...
XL Expects Increased Oversight From Global Regulators After Catlin Deal February 26, 2015 By Jing Cao XL Group plc, the insurer that agreed to buy Catlin Group Ltd. for about $4 billion, said it faces a...
New York to Be Reimbursed $32M for Ebola Readiness, Treatment February 26, 2015 U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) says the federal government is allocating $32 million to the state of New York to...
Derailed Train in West Virginia Had Safer Tank Cars February 26, 2015 By John Raby and Jonathan Mattise The fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in West Virginia earlier this month is one of three in...
This Winter Season Is 1 of Snowiest on Record for Boston February 26, 2015 With 1.9 inches of snow overnight on Tuesday, Boston has now received more than 100 inches of snow this winter....
Increase in Kentucky Fracking Prompts Lawmakers to Update Rules February 26, 2015 By Adam Beam As Kentucky mines less coal and produces more natural gas, state lawmakers want to update the environmental protection rules that...
Florida Republicans Propose Medical Marijuana Bills to Appease Voters February 26, 2015 By Matt Sedensky Republicans lawmakers in Florida who once opposed medical pot are now embracing it, motivated by the strong show of support...
Former Northern N.J. Mayor Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud Charge February 26, 2015 A former northern New Jersey mayor has admitted making false statements to police and an insurance company in a bid...
Florida Court: GEICO on Hook for $100,000 in Additional Attorney Fees February 26, 2015 By Michael Adams A Florida court has ruled that one of the state’s largest automobile insurers must pay over $100,000 in attorney fees...