Patricia Wells

The widow of an Arkansas airport director is taking legal action against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) after her husband was killed during a raid last year. Maria “Maer” Malinowski filed the lawsuit in federal court, claiming that the ATF and several agents acted recklessly and negligently during the incident. Bryan … Read more

Four months after wildfires ravaged Los Angeles, Edison International’s Southern California utility is stepping up with a significant $6.2 billion plan aimed at preventing future disasters. This ambitious initiative includes the installation of hundreds of miles of underground power lines and other safety measures to protect the community. The utility plans to roll out this … Read more

Representative Scott Fitzgerald from Wisconsin has reintroduced a bill to remove the subpoena power of the Federal Insurance Office (FIO). This move comes as part of the Insurance Data Protection Act, which Fitzgerald first presented to the House of Representatives in September 2023. Fitzgerald criticized the FIO, saying its recent efforts to gather insurance underwriting … Read more

A petrochemical plant in Louisiana has paused its operations, a move that comes amid concerns about pollution and health risks for the local community. The Denka facility, which produces synthetic rubber, announced the suspension on Tuesday, citing high costs associated with reducing toxic emissions. This decision follows significant financial losses, with the company reporting a … Read more

Severe storms swept through parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, northern Indiana, and Michigan late Thursday night, bringing heavy thunder, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused significant damage, knocking down trees and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches for the affected areas. Reports confirmed that two tornadoes touched down … Read more

Federal safety regulators are asking Tesla to clarify how its driverless taxis will operate safely in Austin, Texas, next month. This launch is part of a broader push for a nationwide "robotaxi" service, which is important for maintaining investor confidence and the company’s stock price. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to know … Read more

David Richardson, the new head of FEMA, announced a significant change in disaster response funding on Thursday. Starting soon, states will have to cover half the costs of responding to natural disasters, up from the current 25%. This shift comes as Richardson, who took over the agency just a week ago, aims to reform FEMA’s … Read more

At the recent Target Markets Mid-Year Conference in Dallas, managing general agents (MGAs) expressed their frustration with outdated systems that slow down their operations. Many voiced concerns about how every small change requires a support ticket, leading to delays that hinder their ability to compete effectively in a fast-paced market. The conference highlighted a common … Read more

Missouri’s attorney general has taken legal action against a natural gas company following a tragic explosion that resulted in the death of a young boy. The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Andrew Bailey, claims that Liberty Utilities violated state safety laws, which are meant to protect residents during construction work. The explosion occurred on April … Read more

German insurtech company wefox has announced the sale of its Italian operations to J.C. Flowers & Co., a private equity firm based in the U.S. This move includes wefox MGA S.r.l. and wefox Services Italy S.r.l. The financial details of the deal have not been made public. Founded in 2015, wefox has faced financial challenges … Read more