Patricia Wells

A judge in California has ruled that Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit from drivers who say the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, misled them about the self-driving abilities of Tesla’s vehicles. The lawsuit covers people who bought Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, claiming the company exaggerated what its technology could actually do. U.S. … Read more

A healthcare facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio, has agreed to pay $5,000 and take steps to address a recent race discrimination complaint. Progressive North Ridgeville, LLC reached this settlement after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) looked into a claim that the company had fired an employee because of her race. The EEOC’s investigation … Read more

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has completed its purchase of AssuredPartners, a major U.S. insurance brokerage firm. This move broadens Gallagher’s reach in the middle-market property and casualty insurance and employee benefits sectors across the country. The deal, originally announced in December, was valued at $13.45 billion in cash. After accounting for a deferred tax … Read more

Swiss Re has claimed the top spot among the world’s largest reinsurers for 2024, thanks to its switch to the IFRS 17 accounting standard. This shift has caused a significant reshuffle among leading reinsurers, according to a recent report by AM Best. Until recently, Swiss Re reported under the older GAAP standards. With the move … Read more

Residents of Juneau, Alaska, faced another round of flooding this year from the Mendenhall Glacier, a problem that has become an annual challenge. Fortunately, a large temporary wall of reinforced sandbags helped keep the worst of the floodwaters at bay, a relief compared to the severe damage seen in recent years. The flooding happens because … Read more

Accenture is set to buy Australian cybersecurity company CyberCX in what will be its largest deal in the cybersecurity sector. The Australian Financial Review estimates the purchase price to be over A$1 billion, which is about $650 million US dollars. The move comes amid a rise in major cyberattacks in Australia. Big companies like Optus … Read more

West Virginia is finally moving ahead with two important studies aimed at reducing flood risks, nearly ten years after deadly floods struck the state in 2016. Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announced the state will partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study flood management strategies across 20 counties in the Kanawha River Basin, … Read more

Starting August 18, 2025, Rockford Mutual is expanding its commercial insurance offerings into Michigan. The company will introduce a variety of products including Businessowners Policies (BOP), Commercial Package Policies (CPP), and Commercial Umbrella coverage. These options aim to help local businesses find the right protection for their needs. Rockford Mutual has built its reputation by … Read more

The Alabama Department of Insurance has asked insurance companies for new information on how liability coverage impacts the cost of claims. In a bulletin released Thursday, Commissioner Mark Fowler announced a data request targeting carriers that provide personal and commercial auto insurance, umbrella policies, general liability, and professional liability coverage. Homeowners insurance was specifically left … Read more

An explosion at a U.S. Steel coal-processing plant near Pittsburgh has left two people dead and sent 10 others to the hospital, the company confirmed Friday. The blast happened during preparations for routine maintenance, when workers were flushing a gas valve. The plant, located in Clairton along the Monongahela River, is the largest coking facility … Read more