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The risk of power outages is expected to escalate across a broad swath of the United States as intense heat will test the capacity of electricity supplies serving millions of homes and businesses from the Midwest through the Mid-Atlantic. The U.S. Department of Energy warned of the potential for heightened blackout risks in the PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electric grid, which serves 67 million people in a territory stretching from Washington D.C. to Chicago. Late on Tuesday night, DOE Secretary Chris Wright authorized PJM to direct backup generation resources to operate as a last resort before declaring a level…

A Florida judge this week effectively dismissed a lawsuit brought by private equity firms who charged that Lighthouse Property Insurance executives misled investors about the extent of losses from Hurricane Ida in 2021. By entering into a 2021 note purchase agreement, the investment firms “had released any claims they might otherwise have had, and are therefore barred from bringing Counts I through III of the complaint,” Orange County Circuit Judge Chad Alvaro wrote in his Aug. 31 order on the defendants’ request for summary judgment. “And, without an underlying cause of action supporting Count IV, a constructive trust is unavailable…

The Trump administration has filed a brief supporting OpenAI in its dispute with the New York Times NYT.N and other newspapers over the company’s use of their work to train the large language models behind ChatGPT, saying AI training generally makes fair use of copyrighted material. The brief, filed in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, appears to be the first time the U.S. government has weighed in on a wave of cases brought by copyright owners including authors, publishers, music labels and news outlets over AI training. A brief has advisory rather than legal weight but could bolster tech companies…

For more than four decades, I have worked across the commercial property/casualty insurance ecosystem. Over those years, I have watched our industry attract people, develop underwriters, transfer knowledge, promote talent, lose experienced practitioners, and adapt as the way we work has changed. Five years ago, I completed doctoral research examining a talent vulnerability I had already been watching develop from inside the industry. The concern was not whether commercial P/C knew how to develop underwriters. We did—and we still do. The concern was timing. As experienced practitioners moved toward retirement, would enough people be attracted to the industry, developed, and…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. They say everything is bigger in Texas, but that doesn’t have to carry over into your vet bills. Pet insurance can help reduce your financial obligation when taking your beloved pet to the vet in an emergency. So you can direct your attention toward caring for your pet, not the cost of vet care. Having the best pet insurance for your furry Texan pal can help cover various conditions, from snake bites to dehydration. Let’s find the best coverage…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Florida is known for its extreme weather and poisonous creatures. This brings a unique risk to Florida-specific pets because they could get scared, run away, and become injured during a hurricane. Or a venomous snake enters your backyard, and Fido gets too close. These risks, on top of the typical accidents and injuries that dogs encounter, can mean more trips to the vet. Fortunately, you have many pet insurance options in Florida, and we can help you find the…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. California can be one of the most challenging states to buy a homeowners insurance policy because of high construction costs and frequent wildfires. But does this pertain to all areas of insurance, including pet insurance? We know the cost of living in California is among the highest in the country, so insuring your pet could save you from paying high vet bills when an unexpected medical visit is needed. Without insurance, you’ll be paying all those vet bills on…

Specialty insurance wholesale broker Amwins reports it has acquired Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc., a managing general agent (MGA) specializing in commercial insurance for the firearms industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chiarello will join Amwins Underwriting, adding a new area of specialty expertise to the division’s program portfolio. Summit, New Jersey-based Chiarello provides commercial package, umbrella and general liability coverage to firearms manufacturers, distributors, retailers, hunting and shooting clubs, instructors and related businesses such as ammunition and accessory manufacturers. The company’s institutional-grade risk assessment and claims management have earned it an endorsement from the National Shooting Sports…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Despite the cold, snowy winters in Massachusetts, the state is relatively pet-friendly. With Boston’s cobblestone streets, seaside beaches in Cape Cod, and mountainous hikes in the Berkshires, this New England state has a diversity of options. But what should you expect when you insure your dog in Massachusetts to secure peace of mind should an accident or illness occur? You have many pet insurance options in Massachusetts, and we can help you find the best policy for your dog.…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. If you own an older dog, you’re probably wondering if pet insurance is an option for your pooch at this age. Knowing when your dog is considered a “senior” can be confusing, especially when they’re still energetic and up for an adventure. Insuring your dog as early in life as possible is the best course, but it’s also good to know that pet insurance is an option for senior dogs. Learn more about what you should consider and which…