Patricia Wells

A tragic helicopter crash in Mississippi claimed the lives of three crew members on Monday. The AirCare helicopter went down in a wooded area near Canton around 12:30 p.m., shortly after reporting a flight control issue. The pilot, Cal Wesolowski, 62, and crew members Jakob Kindt, 37, and Dustin Pope, 35, all died in the … Read more

Claims from hurricanes surged dramatically in the last quarter of 2024, leading to a significant 36% rise in total claims compared to the previous year. A recent report from Verisk Analytics highlights that claims related to natural disasters more than doubled during this period, with hurricane claims accounting for nearly 9% of the total volume. … Read more

AM Best has announced that it is reviewing the financial ratings of Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company, based in Dowagiac, Michigan, and the outlook is positive. The company currently holds a Financial Strength Rating of C++ (Marginal) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "b" (Marginal). These ratings reflect Wolverine’s weak balance sheet strength and limited … Read more

Several buildings at Texas Tech University in Lubbock were evacuated Wednesday night after an explosion in a manhole near a substation caused multiple fires on campus. Flames were seen shooting out of manholes, creating a dramatic scene that prompted emergency officials to respond. The situation began just after 7 p.m. when reports of a gas … Read more

A new player is entering the stock exchange scene in Texas, aiming to make a significant impact in the booming world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is gearing up for its launch by bringing in experienced talent from major competitors, signaling its ambitious plans. Recently, the TXSE announced that Robert Marrocco, … Read more

Four individuals are facing serious charges following the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy in a medical facility in suburban Detroit. The boy, Thomas Cooper, was killed in an explosion of a pressurized oxygen chamber at the Oxford Center in Troy on January 31. His mother suffered burns while trying to rescue him. Michigan’s Attorney … Read more

A Canadian man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in two attacks on energy facilities in the United States that were deemed acts of terrorism. Cameron Smith, 50, was found guilty of shooting at an oil pipeline in South Dakota and an electrical substation in North Dakota, causing damages … Read more

Amy Winslow, the former CEO of Magellan Diagnostics, has pleaded guilty to a serious charge related to faulty lead-testing devices. These devices reportedly gave inaccurately low results, affecting tens of thousands of patients. Winslow is the last of three former executives from the company to accept a plea deal in this case. The indictment against … Read more

A body shop owner in San Jose, California, is facing serious charges after an undercover investigation revealed he was involved in insurance fraud. Jairon Escobar, 49, who runs Radiator & Body Parts, allegedly inflated repair costs for a damaged vehicle during a sting operation. The investigation was conducted by the Organized Auto Insurance Fraud Task … Read more

Mitch Livingston, the President and CEO of NJM Insurance Group, is set to retire on July 31 after nearly two decades with the company. He has been at the helm for the last seven years, guiding the organization through various challenges and changes. The NJM board of directors has chosen Carol Voorhees to take over … Read more