Patricia Wells

Days after the devastating floods swept through Texas during the July Fourth holiday, many questions remain about how officials prepared and responded to the disaster. The deadly flash floods along the Guadalupe River have left at least 120 people confirmed dead, with over 160 still missing as search efforts continue in the heart of the … Read more

When floodwaters rise, many homeowners are caught off guard by just how much damage a storm can cause—and how little their insurance might actually cover. In the U.S., while fire and wind damage usually fall under standard home insurance policies, flooding is a different story. Most property owners need a separate flood insurance policy, but … Read more

Tesla is getting ready to bring its driverless robotaxis to California and Arizona after a limited rollout in Austin, Texas, last month. CEO Elon Musk said on his social media platform X that the robotaxis could start operating in the San Francisco Bay area within a month or two, once they get the necessary approvals. … Read more

Private security teams are still searching for survivors after the Greek-owned bulk carrier Eternity C sank in the Red Sea on Wednesday following an attack blamed on the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. EU’s maritime security operation, Operation Aspides, confirmed that ten people have been rescued so far. Among them are eight Filipino crew members and three … Read more

McLarens, a global leader in claims services, has named Danny Miller as its new Chief Global Strategy Officer. This role is brand new at the company and signals McLarens’ push to grow and improve worldwide. Miller, based in Dallas, Texas, started immediately and will report directly to CEO Gary Brown. In his new position, Miller … Read more

Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, has announced a $4.5 million settlement with six nursing homes in the Detroit area. These homes, owned by Villa Financial Services LLC and Villa Olympia Investment LLC, faced accusations of accepting public funds while providing poor care to their residents. The six facilities involved are Ambassador, Father Murray, Imperial, Regency, … Read more

Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit accusing General Motors and its OnStar service of tracking drivers’ habits without their clear consent. According to the complaint, GM collected detailed driving data through telematics systems installed in its vehicles and then shared that information with insurance companies. This data was used to create “driving … Read more

On July 9, 2025, Boston-based CovenirBPO unveiled a new solution aimed at making insurance claims faster and cheaper for insurers. The new service, called IntelliClaims Advantage, combines several claims-related tasks like First Notice of Loss (FNOL), claims support, desk adjusting, and subrogation under one roof. This onshore solution is designed to help insurers, managing general … Read more

In the summer of 1987, Cindy Manley worked as a camp counselor along the Guadalupe River in Texas’ Hill Country, an area known for its sudden and dangerous floods. That year, a fierce flood swept through the region during mid-July, leaving a mark on many who were there. The flood was fast and powerful, forcing … Read more

RiverStone International and MS Reinsurance have both announced important leadership changes as they look to the future of their businesses. At RiverStone International, Paul Brockman will take over as group CEO starting January 2026. He will replace Luke Tanzer, who is set to retire later this year after 16 years at the helm. Brockman joins … Read more