Archive for May 2025
California’s Ban on Gasoline Cars Is Overturned by US House Vote
Republicans moved a step closer Thursday to repealing a federal waiver allowing California to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035, a policy that had drawn opposition from automakers, fuel producers and President Donald Trump himself. The U.S. House voted 246-164 to … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAllstate Q1 Income Drops 52% on Record $3.3B Gross Catastrophe Losses
Allstate Corp. first quarter 2025 net income applicable to common shareholders fell more than 52% to $566 million primarily due to a record $3.3 billion of gross catastrophe losses. The gross loss was partially offset by $1.1 billion of reinsurance … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLA Fire Investigation Will Take a Year or More, Edison CEO Says
The probe into the deadly Southern California Eaton fire is likely to take a year or more as authorities examine Edison International’s utility equipment as the possible cause. Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSpain’s Grid Denies Dependence on Solar Power to Blame for Blackout
Spain’s grid operator denied on Wednesday dependence on solar power was to blame for the country’s worst blackout, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez came under increasing pressure to explain what went wrong. With life returning to normal after a power … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIIHS and Consumer Reports: Annual List of Safest Cars for Teen Drivers
There may be some positive among the uncertain economic news as of late for families looking for a vehicle for their teenage driver. There are numerous safe, yet affordable vehicles that can be found if one shops around. The Insurance … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreLA County Approves $4B Payout to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims at Juvenile Facilities
Los Angeles County officials this week approved a $4 billion payout to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959. The agreement reached on April 4 far surpasses a $2.6 billion settlement reached in 2022 with … Source: Claims Journal
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