Patricia Wells

Aspen Insurance is planning to go public again in the United States, aiming for a valuation of up to $2.85 billion. This comes after more than six years since its last public offering. The company, based in Bermuda, is looking to capitalize on a calmer stock market, which has seen easing tensions in the U.S.-China … Read more

Marks & Spencer Group Plc is facing significant challenges following a ransomware attack that has disrupted its operations. Hackers used a powerful type of malware known as DragonForce to lock down some of the retailer’s systems, making them inaccessible. This cyber incident, which began over a week ago, has forced M&S to pause online orders … Read more

Aon and WTW have shared their financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing contrasting fortunes for the two brokers. Aon reported a significant revenue increase, while WTW faced a decline. Aon’s total revenue for the first quarter reached $4.7 billion, marking a 16% rise from $4.1 billion in the same period last year. … Read more

Mail Hauler Trucking, LLC., a company that delivers mail for the United States Postal Service in North Dakota and South Dakota, has agreed to pay $45,000 to settle a lawsuit over disability discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced this settlement after suing the company for firing an employee due to his disability. … Read more

CIBA, a company specializing in commercial real estate insurance, has announced that it is expanding its NexEdge individual limits property product into the Upper Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. This move follows the successful launch of NexEdge in the Western States, and it shows CIBA’s dedication to providing customized insurance options for … Read more

Britain has introduced new laws to hold water company executives accountable for covering up sewage spills. Starting this Friday, these leaders could face up to two years in prison and will be barred from receiving bonuses if they obstruct investigations into illegal sewage discharges. The UK government, through the Department for Environment, Food & Rural … Read more

A severe weather outbreak is set to impact the central United States, bringing heavy thunderstorms, large hail, and a risk of tornadoes. The National Weather Service has identified southern and western Minnesota and northern Iowa as areas with the highest risk for severe weather. According to the NWS, the public severe weather outlook highlights the … Read more

Major automakers are urging Congress to block California’s ambitious plan to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. This plan has already been adopted by 11 other states, and car manufacturers warn it could disrupt vehicle shipments in the near future. The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a bill aimed … Read more

The family of Krysta Tsukahara, one of three college students who lost their lives in a tragic Cybertruck crash in California, has filed a lawsuit seeking answers about the incident. The crash occurred in late November, during Thanksgiving break, when the vehicle struck a tree on a residential street and caught fire. Krysta’s father, Carl … Read more

Applause echoed through the Hawaiʻi Legislature this week after a significant vote on House Bill 1001, which aims to settle claims related to the devastating Maui wildfires that occurred in August 2023. This measure is crucial for the many individuals and businesses affected by the fires, which tragically claimed 102 lives. Representative David Tarnas expressed … Read more