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Insurance Journal | June 9, 2025

McDonald’s Keeps ‘Core’ Inclusion Programs Despite DEI Backlash

McDonald’s Corp. said it’s sticking to its most important inclusion initiatives, even as the Trump administration and conservative activists attack diversity, equity and inclusion practices. McDonald’s earlier this year retired “aspirational representation goals” for its workforce and a diversity pledge …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

Former WV Fire Official Sentenced to 33 Months for Arson, Insurance Fraud

A former West Virginia volunteer fire official who pleaded guilty to fraud after burning down his home and misusing the fire department’s credit card has been sentenced to 33 months in prison. Donald A. Ennis, 44, of St. Albans, also …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

ZestyAI Gains Michigan Approval

ZestyAI announced that the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services has approved its severe convective storm suite. The approval comes as Michigan contends with rising weather-related insurance losses. According to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), the state …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

Texas House Advances Bill to Allow Homes on Smaller Lots

The Texas House gave a thumbs Wednesday to a bill allowing smaller homes on smaller lots in Texas’ biggest cities, part of a broad push by state lawmakers to put a dent in the state’s high home prices. But the …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

Congress Could Unravel Biden’s Climate Law. Here’s What to Watch

The Republican-led House of Representatives has narrowly passed a giant tax and spending bill that would end Inflation Reduction Act subsidies for clean power years early. The proposed changes threaten to unravel a variety of incentives that would result in …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

EU to Propose More Flexible Climate Goal, Sources Say

The European Commission will propose a new EU climate target in July that includes flexibilities for how countries meet it, as Brussels attempts to fend off mounting criticism of Europe’s environmental aims, EU diplomats told Reuters. The European Union’s climate …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

Wildfires in Alberta Pose Growing Threat to Canada’s Oil

Wildfires are threatening about 5% of Canada’s crude output as a blaze in Alberta’s oil sands region spreads and approaches major production sites. A total of 26 out-of-control fires are burning in the province amid hot, dry weather, bringing flames …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

People Moves: Markel Taps Former RSA Exec Mooney to Succeed Galjaard; AXA XL Reinsurance Names Ivanova as Head of Property, International Reinsurance

This edition of International People Moves details executive appointments at Markel and AXA XL Reinsurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Taps Former RSA Exec Mooney to Succeed Galjaard Who Will Step Down Markel, the insurance operations …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

Farmers Press Trump for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses

After losing their biggest export market due to Donald Trump’s trade wars, US farmers are now counting on the president’s support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage. The administration is set to soon unveil …

Insurance Journal | May 30, 2025

CVS and Express Scripts Sue to Block Arkansas Law Restricting Pharmacy Benefit Managers

CVS and Express Scripts asked a federal judge on Thursday to block a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in Arkansas, challenging the first such restriction enacted by a state. The lawsuits come a little over …