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Buffalo Supermarket Shooting Victims Sue Facebook, Amazon, Other Tech Giants

Tech and social media giants like Facebook, Amazon and Google bear responsibility for radicalizing the Buffalo supermarket shooter, who was fueled by racist conspiracy theories he encountered online, the victim’s relatives said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. “They were the …

People Moves: Cooper Named WCIRB EVP and Chief Actuary

Sean Cooper has been named executive vice president and chief actuary at the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California, headquartered in Oakland, Calif. Cooper succeeds Dave Bellusci, who retired from the WCIRB after 33 years. Cooper has more than …

How Push for the Atomic Bomb Spawned Enduring Radioactive Waste Problems in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS (AP) __ The federal government and companies responsible for nuclear bomb production and atomic waste storage sites in the St. Louis area in the mid- 20th century were aware of health risks, spills, improperly stored contaminants and other …

Forecasters Warn of ‘Life Threatening` Flash Flooding in Parts of Arkansas and Louisiana

EMERSON, Ark. (AP) – Forecasters warned Wednesday of possible life threatening flash flooding in parts of southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana as heavy rain battered the region. The National Weather Service urged residents in four towns in Arkansas` Columbia County …

Bill to Make Big Companies in California Disclose Emissions Worth Watching in All States

A bill to make large companies in California disclose their emissions is worth a watch in all states. The moving through California Legislature – it passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee this week – could set a stage in other …

People Moves: Incline P&C Group Hires Gorney as COO

Incline P&C Group Hires Gorney as COO Incline P&C Group, headquartered in Austin, Texas, appointed George Gorney as chief operating officer. Gorney joins Incline from U.S. Risk Insurance Group, where he previously held the role of chief information officer and …

People Moves: Powers Hires Favazza as Commercial Lines Risk Management Advisor; Ryan Specialty Appoints D’Onofrio CEO and Alvin CUO

Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Favazza as Commercial Lines Risk Management Advisor Powers Insurance & Risk Management, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., hired Giovanni “Johnny” Favazza as commercial lines risk management advisor. Prior to joining Powers, he worked as …

2023 Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Class Announced

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced the 2023 class of inductees. Six new inductees will be honored at the 2023 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at the Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) Center on the …

Progressive Returns to Positive Net Income in Q2

Second quarter net income at Progressive Corp. was $345.4 million, reversing a loss of nearly $543 million during the same quarter in 2022, as net income in June was about $41 million compared to a loss of nearly $437 million …

5th Circuit Asks Texas Supreme Ct. if Attorney Fees Owed After Insurer Pays Appraisal Award

A federal appellate court, grappling with conflicting decisions from federal courts, is asking the Texas Supreme Court to decide whether attorney fees can be awarded to claimants when insurers pay appraisal awards plus interest owed because of the late payment. …

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