Patricia Wells

A tragic bus crash in Illinois has raised serious concerns about safety on the roads, particularly for long-haul truckers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that a shortage of safe parking for trucks contributed to the accident that occurred on July 12, 2023. The crash involved a Greyhound bus that hit three semitrailers parked … Read more

An ice cream manufacturer based in Iowa has issued a recall for nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt due to concerns about plastic contamination. Wells Enterprises, known for popular brands like Blue Bunny and Halo Top, announced the voluntary recall last month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently shared details … Read more

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced a significant change that could impact the insurance industry. The agency will stop updating its database of climate and weather disasters that have caused at least $1 billion in damage, effective after the year 2024. This decision has raised concerns among insurers who rely on this … Read more

State Farm is pushing for a new rate increase in California, just a week after receiving approval for a significant hike. The company initially sought a 30% increase but settled for a 17% raise after negotiations. This latest request reflects ongoing struggles due to substantial losses from wildfires in Los Angeles, which have forced the … Read more

A severe weather outbreak has struck the central United States, causing significant destruction and loss of life. Preliminary estimates from AccuWeather suggest that damages and economic losses could reach between $9 billion and $11 billion. Since May 16, more than 70 tornadoes have been reported, leading to at least 28 fatalities across the affected areas. … Read more

Ryan Specialty, a specialty insurance firm based in Chicago, has announced its acquisition of 360° Underwriting, a managing general underwriter focused on commercial construction. This deal marks an important step for Ryan Specialty as it expands its reach into the Irish market. 360, which operates from Dublin and Galway, will now join the Ryan Specialty … Read more

The U.S. Senate is set to take action this week to prevent California from enforcing stricter vehicle emissions standards. These standards include a groundbreaking plan to phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, announced that the Senate will consider three resolutions passed … Read more

A historic mansion in Louisiana was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday, leaving much of the structure in ruins. The Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859, was located along the Mississippi River, about 65 miles northwest of New Orleans. This grand estate was a popular resort and event venue, known as the largest remaining … Read more

A major cyberattack has hit Marks & Spencer (M&S), one of the UK’s most recognized retailers, leaving the company struggling to restore its online shopping services. This attack, which occurred about a month ago, has already cost M&S over £60 million (around $80 million) in lost profits, and its stock market value has dropped by … Read more

Walmart Inc. surprised many civil rights activists in November when it announced a shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The retail giant revealed plans to stop using the term "DEI" in its communications, remove certain LGBTQ products from its website, and change its approach to supplier contracts by no longer considering race … Read more