Air and wastewater may help spread bird flu on California dairy farms, according to a study that points to more transmission routes than previously understood. Researchers sampling 14 infected farms found the H5N1 virus in the air during milking, in …
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The Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in a lawsuit filed against State Farm by homeowners who lost their homes in the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The case, Ferrier v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, is …
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A fire broke out Monday in the Broadway theater that hosts “The Book of Mormon,” forcing the long-running musical to close, at least temporarily, as the historic venue undergoes repairs. The blaze, which began in an electrical room, caused “substantial …
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Society Insurance announced that Kshitij Kohli has joined the organization as vice president of information technology. In this role, Kohli will lead Society’s technology strategy and execution, with responsibility for core systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology investments aligned with business …
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TWFG announced that it has acquired Asset Protection Insurance Associates. This acquisition combines APIA’s deep specialization in the MGA space, and its highly client‑centric operating model, with TWFG’s expansive platform, resources, and growth infrastructure. By combining organizations, Castroville, Texas-based APIA …
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A U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation has found that a railroad company wrongfully suspended an employee for reporting a train collision and safety concerns, in violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration …
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Farmers across the Great Plains are confronting an intense drought that threatens winter wheat harvests and is pushing cattle producers toward costly feed purchases, prompting some to abandon plans to expand their herds. The dryness is expected to persist through …
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Berkshire Hathaway has selected Gen Re Chairman Charlie Shamieh as successor to longtime insurance leader Ajit Jain, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shamieh, a veteran of the insurance industry, is set to …
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Rhode Island’s regulator has approved a 2.5% average reduction in overall workers’ compensation loss costs. The reduction will take effect on August 1, 2026. More than 200 insurers write workers’ compensation coverage in the state. The rate change was proposed …
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Memphis-based Sunstar Insurance Group, an independent brokerage operating in nine states, announced Adam Meyerowitz as the new chief executive officer. He succeeds Casey Bowlin, who founded the firm in 2013 and will now move into the role of chairman. Meyerowitz …
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