Patricia Wells

A group of coal miners with lung disease lost their chance to sue 3M Corp. and other companies that made and sold respirators, according to a recent ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court. The court agreed with lower courts that the miners waited too long to file their claims, and the legal deadline had … Read more

A tragic plane crash in Louisville last week has claimed the lives of 14 people, leaving a community mourning and families shattered. The UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from the company’s main hub at Muhammad Ali International Airport, bursting into flames as it struck nearby businesses. The victims included three crew members and 11 … Read more

California is bracing for heavy rain and snow over the next week, with multiple storms moving in from the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles could see as much rain as it usually gets in an entire month, and evacuation warnings are already in place for areas hit by wildfires earlier this year. The wet weather will … Read more

California is set to cancel 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses because they were issued to immigrants whose legal stay in the U.S. had expired. This move came after state officials realized the expiration dates of these licenses didn’t match the drivers’ authorized presence in the country. The issue gained attention following strong criticism from the Trump … Read more

At the recent Target Markets Annual Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, Abbie Taylor, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Fortegra, shared insights about the growing world of managing general agents (MGAs) and the broader specialty insurance market. The event drew around 2,000 industry professionals, including MGAs, program administrators, and insurance carriers. Taylor revealed that … Read more

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has called on leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a new bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The legislation, known as the Fixing Emergency Management for American Act (HR 4669), recently cleared the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with … Read more

Los Angeles County is investigating State Farm over how it handled insurance claims from the wildfires that swept through the area in January. The county’s Board of Supervisors launched the probe amid complaints from policyholders who say the company delayed payments, offered low settlement amounts, or denied valid claims. The investigation focuses on whether State … Read more

TWFG Insurance has announced several new leadership appointments aimed at boosting the company’s growth and innovation. Katherine Nolan, who has been the company’s Chief Operating Officer for more than 16 years, has been promoted to President. Nolan has been a key player in expanding the business and improving operations, and she will now lead the … Read more

A passenger traveling aboard a Carnival cruise ship has died, and authorities in Miami are investigating the incident. The Carnival Horizon, which can hold nearly 4,000 guests and sails Caribbean routes, returned to PortMiami as scheduled on Saturday morning. Carnival Cruise Line said it is cooperating with the FBI office in Miami, which responded to … Read more

A new survey shows many drivers are frustrated with how their car insurance is priced and want more honesty about how rates are set. The study, conducted by Arity, a company that analyzes driving data, found that lots of people feel their insurance costs don’t match the way they actually drive. Arity asked 1,000 drivers … Read more