Investing

Massachusetts Court Seeks Explanation for 14.6% Workers’ Comp Rate Cut

The court upheld the commissioner’s authority to reject proposed rates but sent the 2024 and 2025 decisions back for further explanation.

Jul 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Adam Winslow Named CFC Group CEO, Succeeding Louise O’Shea

CFC has appointed former Direct Line CEO Adam Winslow to lead the business this summer, subject to regulatory approval, as Andy Holmes serves as actin...

Jul 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Meta Puts $1.4 Trillion Figure on Four States’ Penalty Demand

Meta says four states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties ahead of an August trial over claims that its platforms harmed young users.

Jul 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

California Restaurant Allergen Law Raises Disclosure and Liability Risks

California’s allergen menu rule puts pressure on restaurant chains to keep disclosures accurate across kitchens and digital channels as they update co...

Jul 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Adaptive Insurance Raises $5 Million, Bringing Total Funding to $10 Million

Adaptive Insurance’s new financing will support specialty coverage, distribution growth and development of its climate intelligence platform.

Jul 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Canada’s Q1 Recession Call Could Change With GDP Revisions

Canada’s Q1 GDP fell 0.1% at an annualized rate, but past revisions and firmer monthly employment data complicate the recession call.

Jul 06, 2026 • 5 min read

Stocks

AI Stocks Slide 12.2% From Peak as Investment Growth Faces a Key Test

The Mag-7 index is down 12.2% from its May peak, while equipment and software investment remains strong. The 2000 comparison suggests a possible lag.

Jul 03, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Global Temperature Record Puts 2014 Climate Skepticism in Perspective

A NOAA temperature series through May 2026 revisits a 2014 argument that record global heat could be statistical noise.

Jul 03, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Insurance Industry News: Hub IPO Plans, Broker Moves and Reinsurance Rates

This week’s most-read insurance stories covered Hub International’s IPO filing, broker departures and falling property reinsurance renewal rates.

Jul 03, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

U.S. Jobs Report Shows Payroll Growth Below Forecast as Household Employment Trends Down

Payrolls rose by 57,000, half the consensus estimate, while household-based employment measures continued to weaken.

Jul 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Utz Potato Chip Recall Covers More Than 744,000 Bags Amid Salmonella Risk

FDA classified Utz’s Zapp’s and Dirty chip recall as Class I after a seasoning ingredient raised salmonella concerns; no illnesses have been reported.

Jul 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Smucker Prevails in Chubb Coverage Dispute Over 2022 Jif Recall

A Sixth Circuit ruling limits Smucker’s policy retentions to $250,000 under each of two policies, rejecting Ace’s $112.5 million lot-based calculation...

Jul 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Texas Appeals Court Affirms Workers’ Compensation Bar in Swabco Truck Crash Case

A Texas appeals court upheld summary judgment for Swabco, finding the worker’s evidence didn’t meet the substantial-certainty standard for intent to i...

Jul 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Washington Fines Farm Contractor $692,750 Over Worker-Protection Violations

Washington cited Superbee Contracting for six violations affecting nearly 1,200 farmworkers across four counties and Oregon.

Jul 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Water Damage and Theft Outpaced Fireworks in July Fourth Home Claims

Mercury Insurance found water damage led July Fourth homeowner claims, while theft and vandalism rose nearly 23% versus a typical summer weekend.

Jul 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Relation Insurance Targets Specialty Growth With Hiring and Acquisitions

Relation plans to expand its specialty business through hiring and acquisitions, aiming for specialty to reach 20% to 25% of revenue over time.

Jun 30, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

San Francisco Archdiocese Reaches $395 Million Settlement in Bankruptcy Case

The proposed $395 million deal would resolve the archdiocese’s bankruptcy case and compensate about 530 people who reported childhood abuse by priests...

Jun 29, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

ANV Group to Acquire Assured Underwriting Group From Mobeus

ANV Group has agreed to buy the London-based travel insurance MGA, which serves more than 1,600 clients across Europe.

Jun 29, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Tennessee Board Reverses Additional Disability Benefits Award in Topgolf Knee Case

The board ruled that a second surgery recommendation alone didn’t undo the worker’s earlier maximum medical improvement finding.

Jun 29, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Tennessee Appeals Board Keeps Amazon Worker’s Benefits on Hold Pending Medical Review

The board upheld a pause in temporary disability and medical benefits while the worker’s doctor reviews job duties and MRI records for causation.

Jun 29, 2026 • 5 min read