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Uber, Lyft Drop Opposition to California Driver Union Bill
Insurance Journal | August 29, 2025
Uber, Lyft Drop Opposition to California Driver Union Bill
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. agreed to back a state-supervised way for California drivers to unionize and collectively bargain on industry-wide pay and benefit guarantees, under a new legislative deal that provides the companies relief on insurance costs. Legislative …
France and Germany Reject Trump’s Threats on EU Tech Legislation
Insurance Journal | August 29, 2025
France and Germany Reject Trump’s Threats on EU Tech Legislation
France and Germany on Friday defended Europe’s right to adopt its own legislation on technology after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized European rules on digital services, saying any U.S. coercion would be met with retaliation. Trump on Monday threatened to …
Katrina’s Legacy: Louisiana Fortifies Itself Against the Next Storm
Insurance Journal | August 29, 2025
Katrina’s Legacy: Louisiana Fortifies Itself Against the Next Storm
When Hurricane Katrina made landfall in southern Louisiana 20 years ago, the region was ill-prepared for the 125 mph winds and catastrophic flooding that would follow. Louisiana, like the rest of the United States, was still adopting modern international building …
US Farmers Are Pulling Back on Spending in Threat to Rural Economy
Insurance Journal | August 29, 2025
US Farmers Are Pulling Back on Spending in Threat to Rural Economy
Sunny skies and mild temperatures this week greeted the biggest US farm show of the year. The contrast couldn’t be greater with the sentiment among attendees as low crop prices and trade tariffs squeeze the agricultural sector. The market for …
AM Best Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status for UNAIC
Insurance Journal | August 20, 2025
AM Best Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status for UNAIC
AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) of Universal North America Insurance Company (UNAIC) based in Arlington, Texas. The …
People Moves: Texas Mutual Elects Cogan to Board of Directors
Insurance Journal | August 20, 2025
People Moves: Texas Mutual Elects Cogan to Board of Directors
Doug Cogan, of Cypress, Texas, has been elected to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company board of directors. He was elected at the company’s annual policyholder meeting. Cogan’s board terms for Texas Mutual, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, …
Midwest Gas Station to Pay $35K in Discrimination Case
Insurance Journal | August 20, 2025
Midwest Gas Station to Pay $35K in Discrimination Case
Kwik Trip Inc., a family-owned gasoline station and convenience store with over 800 locations in the upper Midwest, agreed to resolve a discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. As a …
People Moves: NFP Tabs Ryan to Lead Complex Risk Business in Central and West Regions
Insurance Journal | August 20, 2025
People Moves: NFP Tabs Ryan to Lead Complex Risk Business in Central and West Regions
NFP, an Aon company and leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, has appointed Tom Ryan as managing director of Complex Risk for its Central and West regions. Based in the Chicago area, Ryan …
Delta, United Sued for Selling Windowless ‘Window Seats’
Insurance Journal | August 20, 2025
Delta, United Sued for Selling Windowless ‘Window Seats’
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines were sued on Tuesday by passengers who claimed they paid extra money to sit in “window” seats, only to find themselves placed in seats next to a blank wall. Proposed class actions were filed …
Court Invalidates Maryland Digital Ad Tax for Blocking Tech Firms From Telling About It
Insurance Journal | August 20, 2025
Court Invalidates Maryland Digital Ad Tax for Blocking Tech Firms From Telling About It
Maryland’s first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising violated the Constitution, a federal appeals court says, because blocking Big Tech from telling customers about the tax violates the companies’ right to free speech. Supporters say Maryland needed to overhaul its tax methods …