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Four people have been convicted in San Bernardino, California, for staging a fake car crash to commit insurance fraud. The scam involved a rideshare driver and was uncovered by local authorities after what appeared to be a hit-and-run incident turned out to be a planned collision. The case centers around Kalil Davis, 27, from Hesperia, … Read more

Uber has started offering self-driving rides in Dallas through a new partnership with Avride Inc. Beginning Wednesday, people who book an UberX, Uber Comfort, or Comfort Electric ride in the city might get matched with one of Avride’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis, with no extra charge. At first, a specialist will be in the driver’s … Read more

The Texas Surplus Lines Association held its 70th Annual Meeting on November 10, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. At the event, new officers and directors were announced, marking a fresh chapter for the organization. Terence Babler, Vice President and Property Broker at Brown & Riding in Dallas, was named President. Billie Gorrell, … Read more

Two former gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at a well-known gymnastics academy in Iowa have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport. The gymnasts accuse these organizations of ignoring multiple warnings about coach Sean Gardner, allowing him to continue working with young athletes despite serious allegations. The lawsuits, filed … Read more

Three weeks after devastating flash floods swept through Texas’ Hill Country, killing more than 100 people, state lawmakers voiced strong criticism toward Kerr County officials. The lawmakers expressed frustration that the county had declined state funding a year earlier to build a flood warning system. Such a system could have alerted residents about rapidly rising … Read more

Kansas has taken a big step to protect its older adults from financial scams. Since the new Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act went into effect, the state has stopped nearly $5 million from falling into the hands of scammers targeting seniors. The law, which began on July 1, 2024, requires broker-dealers and investment … Read more

The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) is setting up a pop-up office in Lake Charles to help local residents with their insurance questions and concerns. The office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 3. It will be located on the first floor of City Hall, … Read more

A fire early Sunday morning swept through an apartment building near Savannah, Georgia, leading to two deaths and displacing 10 residents. The blaze struck The Commons, an apartment complex located on Wilmington Island, prompting a swift emergency response. Among those affected was 73-year-old Paula O’Brien, who was hospitalized but sadly passed away from her injuries. … Read more

Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, part of Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), has announced a rebrand of its North American Professional Liability team. The group will now operate under the name Ryan Financial Lines, focusing on a broad range of financial lines insurance products. The team, which started in October 2021, has gained a strong reputation for … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that his office is investigating Shein US Services LLC Corporation, the popular global fast-fashion retailer, along with its affiliates. The probe is focused on whether the company has broken Texas laws concerning labor practices and product safety. Shein, known for its wide range of affordable clothing, accessories, and … Read more