PG&E Says Power Shutoffs Required in California on Wildfire Risk
PG&E Corp. warned that power shutoffs will be required on Wednesday and Thursday in three California counties as dry conditions and gusty winds increase fire risks. PG&E is taking…
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FDA Sued for Allowing Unauthorized Vaping Products
A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 14, challenging a new policy that allow some manufacturers to sell…
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Animal Spirits: Will the Fed Buy Stocks?
Sponsored China Is Building Its Own Semiconductor Empire China’s semiconductor industry has become one of the fastest-growing segments globally. VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) is designed to provide targeted…
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Shifting to Meaningful Earthquake Preparedness with AI and Deep Space Data : Risk & Insurance
Peter L. Miller, CPCU, MS, MBA, is chief executive officer of The Institutes and a member of its Senior Management Team. For as long as we’ve had earthquakes, we’ve accepted one hard truth:…
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Study Explores Social Media’s Role in Tornado Disaster Communication
Newswise — When a powerful EF-4 tornado tore through Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 24, 2023, social media became a critical tool for sharing weather warnings, damage reports and…
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Everest Appoints Hanrahan as Global Distribution & Chief Commercial Officer
Craig Hanrahan Everest Group Ltd., headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, appointed Craig Hanrahan as Global Distribution & Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 1, 2026. He will continue to report directly…
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The Cult of Equities – A Wealth of Common Sense
Joe Weisenthal shared an interesting chart of household allocations to various financial assets over time: This chart might be something of a Rorschach test. These allocations have been…
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8 Questions for QBE North America’s Karen London : Risk & Insurance
Karen London, President, Specialty Casualty, QBE North America, discusses the evolution of the casualty market, the importance of underwriting discipline, and how QBE is building a specialty casualty platform…
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Keystone Pipeline System’s Operator to Pay $26.9M Penalty Over Kansas Oil Spill
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas…
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Beyond price: Operational excellence as a growth strategy for MGAs and wholesalers
Price alone no longer sets MGAs apart. As broker expectations tighten, carrier scrutiny increases, and distribution models grow more complex, managing general agents (MGAs) and wholesalers face a compounding challenge:…
