Patricia Wells

Extreme heat is on the way for the western United States this week. This heatwave raises concerns about wildfires, health issues, and power grid stress. According to meteorologists at AccuWeather, a strong high-pressure system is causing the first major heatwave of the season, with temperatures expected to reach or exceed record highs from Thursday through … Read more

President Donald Trump has approved disaster relief for eight states, providing much-needed support for communities affected by recent natural disasters. This decision comes after months of waiting for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The states receiving help are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. These states had requested aid … Read more

Darin Ruf, a former major league baseball player, is taking legal action against the Cincinnati Reds after suffering a serious injury at Great American Ballpark. The injury occurred two years ago when Ruf crashed into an uncovered tarp roller while playing first base for the Milwaukee Brewers. The lawsuit was filed in Hamilton County, Ohio, … Read more

Texas regulators have raised alarms about the impact of wastewater from fracking in the Permian Basin, the largest oil-producing area in the U.S. They warn that this wastewater is causing a significant rise in underground pressure, which could threaten crude oil production and harm the environment. The Permian Basin generates millions of gallons of wastewater … Read more

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance has released preliminary estimates on the number of uninsured properties affected by the F3 tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16. The tornado, which traveled 23 miles, impacted around 5,000 properties and caused damages estimated at $1 billion. It first touched down in Clayton and moved northeast … Read more

COVU, Inc., a company focused on using artificial intelligence to improve customer service in the insurance sector, has announced its acquisition of Uno Insurance Services. This Texas-based agency is known for its strong presence in Houston’s Spanish-speaking communities and has shown impressive growth through strategic acquisitions. This acquisition marks a significant step for COVU as … Read more

Emergency service teams from across Australia are coming together to assist with the aftermath of severe flooding in New South Wales. The floods have caused widespread destruction, leaving around 32,000 residents cut off from normal access to their homes and communities. The New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has announced that nearly 200 … Read more

An explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage in New York City has resulted in the death of a longtime city employee. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 10:30 a.m. near the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant, where the city-owned vessel was docked. Authorities reported that the blast injured another worker, who was taken … Read more

American International Group (AIG) has settled its legal dispute with Dellwood, a new excess and surplus insurance firm founded by former AIG executives. This settlement comes after a lawsuit that began in April 2024, when AIG accused Dellwood and its founders—Michael Price, Kean Driscoll, and Thomas Connolly—of stealing trade secrets and violating employment contracts. The … Read more

BMS Group, an independent re/insurance broker based in London, has made a notable move by acquiring Oria Sigorta ve Reasürans Brokerliği A.Ş., a company located in Istanbul, Turkey. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Oria, established in 2019, has quickly gained a strong reputation in the insurance market, particularly in corporate … Read more