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A federal district court in New York has approved a $10.5 million class action settlement by digital insurer Lemonade over its exposing license numbers of as many as 190,644 drivers to third parties through its online auto insurance quote platform. The case consolidated complaints brought by three plaintiffs from New York, Connecticut and Arizona on behalf of themselves and others affected by the quoting platform’s data breach, even if they were not Lemonade customers and never even applied for insurance from Lemonade. The quoting feature uses the name, date of birth, and address entered by the website visitor, combined with…

European Union officials insist they need to see a credible effort from China to rebalance its trade relationship with the bloc by next month or they will use all “tools” at their disposal to fix the situation. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic held a call with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, on Thursday, and discussed the management of exports to the EU, European access to China’s market and export controls of rare earths, according to a statement from European Commission Spokesman Olof Gill. “While genuine engagement remains a priority, it’s equally important that first concrete outcomes are delivered at” a…

The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband, Jimmy Tucker, when flooding from the Nolichucky River took their home in rural Washington County in the northeastern corner of Tennessee on Sept. 27, 2024. His body was recovered within a couple of days, but hers had been missing until Saturday, said Susan Saylor, spokesperson for the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Their son lived in the home as well but was at work…

Earlier this month, federal legislation was introduced to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime, according to a joint press release by Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside U.S Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX-22), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and Vince Fong (R-CA-20). The bipartisan bill, Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026, targets deliberately staged accidents intended to defraud insurance companies, imposing stiff penalties, including possible jail time, for violations. “Long Islanders pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the country and ‘crash for cash’ schemes on our roads are driving rates even higher,” said Rep. Gillen. “When fraudsters stage car…

Asset owners are increasingly concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on the environment and society, according to a report by Morningstar Inc. In a survey of more than 500 pension funds, family offices, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and other investors, 25% cited the environmental impact of AI use as a risk, up from 12% a year earlier. In addition, six in 10 respondents said they’re worried that AI-driven demand for data centers and power generation will result in higher energy costs and inflation. One factor drawing owners’ attention is the increase in carbon emissions from hyperscalers and the potential…

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents has made David Gorman its president, succeeding Mark Suhr. Gorman, of Dallas, founded Red Gorman Insurance Services in 2018 and has a long history of service to the independent insurance agent community holding various leadership roles in the PIA of Texas and PIA National. Joining Gorman as national officers are Vonda Copeland of Manhattan, Kansas, as president-elect; Albert S. Pappalardo, Jr. of New Orleans, as vice president/treasurer; and Erin Dey of Portage, Michigan as secretary/assistant treasurer. Each officer will serve a one-year term through September 30, 2027. Suhr will now serve as immediate…

The Trump administration is weighing a plan to establish a government-led incubator aimed at investing in cybersecurity research and spinning out startups focused on developing tools for the government to use, according to people familiar with the situation. The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director has been drafting an executive order that would establish a program to research and develop cyber technologies that are aligned with the priorities of the US government, the people said, asking not to be identified because the plans aren’t yet public. The effort’s goal is to attract money from private venture capital investors,…

Hershey won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming it let down consumers because its Halloween-themed Reese’s pumpkins lacked the decorative carved designs shown on the packaging. U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian in Miami said the two Florida residents leading the proposed class action lacked legal standing to claim they overpaid upon discovering that their peanut butter-and-chocolate pumpkins were faceless. The plaintiffs, Nathan Vidal and Eduardo Granados, said they bought their Reese’s candy for the “novelty” value of its “cool and beautiful carved-out designs,” including for eyes and mouths. “Accepting plaintiffs’ allegations as true, it is clear that their only injury…

The Atlantic has been pretty quiet so far this season, but one system east of Bermuda could soon develop into a tropical storm, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. If the storm were to develop into a Category 5 hurricane that strikes heavily populated cities like Miami or Tampa Bay, the insured losses could top $300 billion—more than any previous insured-loss event, Swiss Re said in a report released this week. The Zurich-based reinsurer pointed out that one of the most damaging storms to hit Florida came a century ago, in 1926, and became known as the Great Miami Hurricane.…

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has acquired Korotkin Insurance Group, a fifth-generation independent brokerage with over a century of operational history in Michigan. KIG brings a strong regional presence and specialized expertise across multiple industries and client segments to EPIC’s growing national platform. Grand Rapids based-KIG will serve as a key anchor for the firm’s continued growth in Michigan and the broader region. KIG has established practices serving clients across for-hire transportation, family entertainment centers, real estate and fitness franchises, as well as private client and small business adding further depth to EPIC’s specialty-focused business model. Topics Mergers & Acquisitions…