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Early Wednesday morning, a powerful explosion rocked a Bronx apartment building in New York City, blowing off a large chimney that stretched along the side of the high-rise. The blast left a 20-story scar down the building’s face and scattered piles of bricks over the sidewalk and a nearby playground. Thankfully, no one was injured. … Read more

Two well-known personal injury law firms in the Boston area are locked in a fierce legal battle. The fight is over claims of stolen business secrets, broken trust, and unfair competition. At the heart of the dispute is one firm accusing the other of copying its unique business model. Sokolove Law, a firm that became … Read more

The United States has sent a large number of military forces to the Middle East, marking the biggest deployment of American air power there since 2003. This buildup includes fighter jets like the F-16, F-22, and F-35, as well as multiple aircraft carriers. Long-range bombers, such as B-2s, could also be involved, operating either from … Read more

Four insurers are locked in a $25.5 million dispute after Delaware’s highest court refused to hear their appeal in a case involving Cigna. The disagreement centers on whether a demand from the U.S. Justice Department counts as a claim covered by Cigna’s insurance policies. The issue began with a 2016 investigation into Cigna’s submissions to … Read more

QBE, the global insurer based in Sydney, has reported one of its strongest financial performances in recent years. The company announced its full-year results on February 19, 2026, revealing a significant rise in profit, improved underwriting performance, and increased shareholder returns. For the fiscal year, QBE posted a statutory net profit after tax of US$2,157 … Read more

A large fire broke out late Thursday in a jet fuel production area at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, just south of Los Angeles. The blaze caused significant disruption in California’s fuel supply, particularly affecting jet fuel, which the refinery provides in large quantities to southern California and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Chevron’s El Segundo … Read more

Farmers in Georgia are still waiting for federal aid promised after Hurricane Helene hit last September. While other states like South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia have finalized agreements and started distributing funds, Georgia has only secured the total amount but hasn’t worked out the details on how the money will be distributed. This … Read more

The White House has decided to hold back over $2 billion in federal funds for major transportation projects in Chicago. This move was announced by Russell Vought, the White House Budget Director, as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to reduce the size of the federal government during a government shutdown. Vought posted on … Read more

Construction sites can be tough places to keep both workers safe and productivity high. A key way to improve both is through better toolbox talks, the short safety meetings held daily on job sites. Shawn Gentry, a senior loss control construction manager at Central Insurance, shares practical tips on how making these talks more relevant … Read more

Aquiline Capital Partners has agreed to sell Relation Insurance Services, a major independent insurance brokerage in the United States, to private investment firm BayPine. The two companies confirmed they have signed a definitive agreement to complete the deal. Based in Chicago, Relation offers risk management and employee benefits consulting across the country. Founded in 2007, … Read more