Texas Restaurant Ordered to Pay $77K in Back Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $77,523 in back wages for 12 workers employed by an Austin, Texas restaurant that failed to pay overtime wages required under federal law. The department’s Wage and Hour Division investigated Grand Buffet Paradise …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 4:51 PM |
Britain May Extend Bans on Gagging Orders That Cover Up Workplace Abuse
Britain may widen a planned ban on non-disclosure agreements that silence victims of workplace harassment, discrimination and abuse to include agency workers and the self-employed, as well as permanent staff, the government said on Wednesday. Launching a 12-week consultation, the …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 4:11 PM |
Camp Mystic Faces Scrutiny Over Lack of Evacuation Plan in Wake of Fatal Flood
The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 testified Monday he did not see official warnings issued the day before the storm hit, that staff had no meetings …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 3:41 PM |
Rainfall Across Northern Michigan Heightens Concerns of Flooding, Dam Overflows
Crews were working Monday to restore power to a closed hydroelectric station in northern Michigan as heavy rain threatens to cause a dam to overflow. More pumps also are being added to the Cheboygan Dam to help push water toward …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 3:37 PM |
People Moves: Friedman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group
Mendy Friedman joined Alliant Insurance Services as first vice president within its employee benefits group. The Chicago, Illinois-based consultant will partner with a diverse portfolio of employers to design and implement data-driven health and welfare strategies. Friedman is an employee …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 3:31 PM |
World Insurance Associates Acquires Indiana’s Heuring
World Insurance Associates announced that it acquired the business of Heuring Crop Insurance of Boonville, Indiana on November 1, 2025. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Heuring has been providing farmers with comprehensive crop insurance coverage for over 25 …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 3:29 PM |
NFP Acquires New Jersey’s Hamilton Group
Global insurance broker NFP reports it has acquired the Hamilton Group, LLC, a multi-disciplinary insurance broker based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Hamilton Group’s Greg Frankel and David Page will join NFP as senior vice presidents reporting to Lauren Kim, …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 3:09 PM |
England Has 1.2 Million Buildings at Risk of Flooding With No Defenses
A new study has found that 1.2 million buildings at risk of flooding in England currently aren’t included in any of the country’s flood defenses. The research, provided by mapping service Ordnance Survey and Snowflake, an AI data cloud company, …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 3:07 PM |
Weather Prediction Markets Are Booming, but Can They Improve Forecasts?
A few days before Christmas, Howard Qin was scrutinizing weather forecasts on two laptops at home in Shanghai when he noticed prices of contracts for New York City snowfall creeping higher on the prediction market Kalshi. He checked the Times …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 2:56 PM |
Progressive Q1 2026 Net Income Up 10%
First quarter 2026 net income at Progressive Corp. increased 10% compared to the same period a year ago to nearly $2.8 billion. Progressive reports results monthly. Net income for March was up 36% to about $712 million. The Mayfield Village, …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 2:39 PM |
California Attorney General, DAs Warn About E-Bike Safety and Legal Requirements
California law officials are warning people about the safety dangers and legal requirements of electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and San Mateo …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 1:49 PM |
Viewpoint: Risk Segmentation to Cover Large Data Centers
A recent high-profile report highlighted a growing challenge for data centers: despite abundant insurance capacity, large data center projects are struggling to secure sufficient coverage. This may seem surprising given the available capacity in the market, but it reflects insurers’ …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 1:47 PM |
AI Ruling Prompts Warnings From Lawyers: Your Chats Could Be Used Against You
As people increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for advice, some U.S. lawyers are telling their clients not to treat AI chatbots like trusted confidants when their freedom or legal liability is on the line. These warnings became more urgent after …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 12:24 PM |
Australian MedTech Firm EBR Systems Flags Possible Data Breach of Patient Records
Medical technology firm EBR Systems on Wednesday said a cybersecurity incident detected in February may have resulted in unauthorized access to a small amount of personal health information. The company said it became aware of a network disruption around February …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 11:23 AM |
Italy Court Allows Class Action Against Meta Over Facebook Data Scraping
A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy. According to the court order, the data scraping incident, which took place between …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 11:07 AM |
Fire Departments Halt Service Due to Lapse in Workers’ Compensation
Last week, two volunteer fire departments in Vandergrift Borough, Pennsylvania suspended their services because their workers’ compensation insurance policies lapsed. State law requires fire departments to have the coverage. Because of the lapse in insurance, the firefighters could not respond …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 11:00 AM |
Trump Says Talks With Iran Could Resume Soon, as US Blockades Iranian Ports
President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war could soon resume and end in a deal, telling the world to watch out for an “amazing two days,” while U.S. forces imposing a blockade turned back vessels leaving …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 9:09 AM |
Dutch Insurer Aegon Strikes $2.7B Deal to Sell UK Insurance Business to Standard Life
Aegon has agreed to sell its UK insurance business to Standard Life for a total value of 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion), the Dutch insurer said on Wednesday. The payment would consist of a cash amount of 750 million pounds …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 8:05 AM |
Verisk: Insurance Claims Volume Fell to 5-Year Low in 2025
Insurance claims volumes in the United States declined across most lines in 2025 due at least in part to less severe weather, but risks remain elevated as insurers navigate complex and concentrated claims, according to an annual report from Verisk. …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:09 AM |
CRC Group Adds Murphy as Casualty Broker; Peachtree Group Names Morey VP
CRC Group, a wholesale specialty insurance distributor, has added a broker to its specialty team, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Will Murphy has experience in commercial insurance advisory and casualty brokerage, with a focus on business development and client engagement, …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:02 AM |
With Florida Businesses Facing Higher Costs, Is Premium Financing an Answer?
Florida’s population is growing rapidly, with over 23 million residents currently, and a projected growth of approximately 1.24% annually. Florida’s attractive business climate and tax policies, in contrast to states like New York and California, keep its competitive draw for …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:02 AM |
Bodies of 2 Workers Found Days After Collapse at Hospital Parking Garage
The bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found, authorities announced Monday morning. The section of roof at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s garage fell Wednesday, triggering …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:00 AM |
Personnel Staffing to Pay $155K in Sex Discrimination Charge
Alabama-based Personnel Staffing Inc., a staffing service for more than 15 southeastern states U.S., will pay $155,000 to a class of female employees, as the result of an investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC said its …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:00 AM |
Seven States in West Added to IBHS Expands Wildfire Prepared Program
Seven new states in the Western U.S. are now part of a new wildfire preparedness designation program designed to help homeowners and builders in high-risk areas better protect properties and neighborhoods. The states were among 10 added to the Insurance …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:00 AM |
World Insurance Adds C&A Agency Serving New York’s Diverse Communities
Insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC reports it acquired the business of C&A Insurance Agency of New York, New York on December 31, 2025. Established in 1985, C&A Insurance provides insurance to individuals, families, and businesses across New York and …
POSTED APRIL 15, 2026 5:00 AM |