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Chubb, Hudson Upheld in Denying Insurance to Couple Accused of Delaying Son’s Murder Case

Pennsylvania parents who are alleged to have found but not turned over to authorities a gun believed used by their son to murder a friend are not entitled to insurance for their defense against emotional distress claims brought by the …

Alaska Village Resists Despite Climate, Flooding Threats

Search online for the little town of Shishmaref and you’ll see homes perilously close to the ocean, and headlines that warn this Native community in western Alaska is on the verge of disappearing. Climate change is partially to blame for …

U.S. Agency Covering Matching Costs Following New Mexico Fire

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will waive cost-sharing requirements for New Mexico farmers and ranchers affected by the largest wildfire in the state’s recorded history. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján announced that the agency will cover cost sharing for emergency …

Thick Smoke in Western Washington and Oregon to Soon Clear

A haze of smoke covering parts of western Washington and Oregon is expected to clear before the week’s end, but only after the region reached a dubious distinction: Seattle and Portland briefly topped a list of large cities with the …

Study: Cancer-Causing Gas Leaking from California Stoves, Pipes

Gas stoves in California homes are leaking cancer-causing benzene, researchers found in a new study published on Thursday, though they say more research is needed to understand how many homes have leaks. In the study, published in Environmental Science and …

Evacuation Area Shrank Near Southwest Washington Fire

Some roads reopened and evacuation zones shrank near a wildfire fed by gusty winds and low humidity east of Vancouver, Washington, as fire officials got a better handle on fire activity amid weather changes. About 3,000 residents were told to …

Hawaii Volcano Unrest, But No Signs of Imminent Eruption

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet, is in a “state of heightened unrest,” but is not erupting and there are no signs of an imminent eruption, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in an update. Last week, Hawaii …

U.S. Consumers Value Data Privacy Over Savings in Home, Auto Insurance: Policygenius

Despite inflation and rising costs, most Americans would rather pay more for insurance coverage than use data-monitoring devices, according to an annual survey from Policygenius. The survey found that 68% of U.S. consumers said they would not install an app …

Arizona Tornado Damaged Homes, Power Lost in Dust Storms

Up to 10 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in northern Arizona Monday while around Phoenix, dust storms caused downed power lines, fires and cut power to thousands, authorities said. The National Weather Service said a strong line …

U.S. Homeowners Line ‘Stable’ but Weather Events Present Uncertainty: AM Best

A day after Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a Category 4 storm Sept. 28, AM Best released its scheduled market segment report of the U.S. homeowners insurance market, calling it stable due to overall strong risk-adjusted capitalization, underwriting discipline, and …