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Mitsui O.S.K. Says its Vessels Did Not Pay Fees Transiting Hormuz
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said on Friday three of its vessels that transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Gulf in April did not pay transit fees, sticking to a principle of navigation under international law. Tehran has …
Health Officials Downplay Pandemic Risk From Cruise Hantavirus Outbreak
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship doesn’t risk triggering the next pandemic, World Health Organization officials said, downplaying an incident that has raised concern about a new viral contagion. “This is not Covid, this is not influenza,” Maria …
Michigan Court Sides With Progressive in Policy Misrepresentation Case
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Progressive properly rescinded coverage to a Michigan driver who made misrepresentations on their insurance application, the state Supreme Court ruled. Plaintiff Janice Sherman sought personal protection insurance (PIP) benefits through Progressive after being involved in a July 2021 car accident. …
Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
With more older adults staying behind the wheel longer than ever, understanding how early cognitive changes affect driving has become increasingly important. In the United States, there are more than 50 million licensed drivers age 65 and older, including roughly …
Trade Court Rules Trump Tariffs Illegal, but Issues Narrow Block
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The U.S. trade court on Thursday ruled against President Donald Trump’s latest 10% global tariffs, finding they were not justified under a 1970s trade law, however the court only blocked the levy on two small businesses and the state of …
Travelers: Aging Workforce, New Employees Drive Complexity in Injury Claims
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Recovery times for injured workers are growing longer even as workplace injury rates decline, according to a new report from Travelers. The rising complexity of injury claims is driven by an aging workforce as well as a disproportionate vulnerability to …
Cyber Ransom Attacks Up, but Payments Headed Down on Better Preparedness
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
Data breaches (33.5%), cybercrime (31.8%) and extortion events (18.3%) accounted for most of Cowbell's reported claims over the past 18 months.
California AG Settles with Aspen Dental for $2M Over False Advertising
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
A dental services provider is paying more than $2 million to settle charges of false advertising by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Bonta’s office reached a settlement with Aspen Dental Management Inc. for engaging in false and misleading advertising. Aspen …
Trump Administration Investigating Smith College Over Transgender Policy
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation Monday into Smith College, an all-women’s institution in Massachusetts, for admitting transgender women. The probe by the department’s Office of Civil Rights will look at whether the college violated Title IX, a …
How Pittsburgh Insurance Agent Ended Up on Stage at 2026 NFL Draft
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
When Nick Bouchat was lining up field goals at Highlands High School and later at Edinboro University, he never imagined he would one day have the opportunity to be part of a real National Football League (NFL) draft. The insurance …
Virginia Monitoring Traveler Linked to Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship
Posted on Friday May 08, 2026
The Virginia Department of Health said on Thursday it is monitoring a resident who recently returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak. The person had been aboard the MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged expedition cruise ship that …
California Teens See Cannabis as Safer Than Alcohol, Vapes and Cigarettes
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
Newswise â Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide school surveys. Shu-Hong Zhu, PhD, professor at the UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim …
New York State Has Budget Deal That Includes Auto Insurance Reforms: Gov. Hochul
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
New York State has a 2026-2027 budget agreement, at least according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul announced today that the budget totals about $268 billion and includes some but not all of her proposals for auto insurance reform to lower …
ALPS to Acquire Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
The Ohio State Bar Association (Ohio Bar) and ALPS Insurance (ALPS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ALPS will acquire the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), a leading provider of professional liability insurance …
Markets/Coverages: MS Amlin Launches Consortium to Boost Property Treaty Capacity
Posted on Thursday May 07, 2026
MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s re/insurer, has launched a consortium to boost property treaty capacity for all property per-risk lines. This additional capacity is expected to be particularly relevant for global data centers, where demand for higher limits continues to grow, …