Hawkins Inc. of Iowa will pay $51,158 in penalties and provide emergency response equipment after the EPA found violations of hazardous waste management regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Iowa’s Insurance Division issued cease-and-desist orders against four roofers for acting as unlicensed public adjusters, sparking debate on whether contractors can assist homeowners with their insurance claims. The state’s crackdown highlights growing concerns over fraud and misrepresentation in the wake of frequent windstorms and natural disasters.
The first half of 2024 saw substantial global insured losses, with US severe convective storms accounting for 61% of the $61 billion total, highlighting the period as the costliest on record.
Iowa’s major insurance companies have reduced roof coverage, resulting in substantial out-of-pocket costs for homeowners and jeopardizing mortgages. The changes follow increased claims from frequent hail and wind storms.
Recent tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma have caused significant damage, impacting over 7,000 properties and leading to extensive recovery efforts.
A series of tornadoes, influenced by El Niño’s decay, wreaked havoc across the central United States from Oklahoma to Nebraska, highlighting changing patterns in tornado occurrences.
The unusually warm winter in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest led to significant economic losses totaling $8 billion, impacting outdoor activities and businesses.
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
In response to the surge in litigation costs and nuclear verdicts, various states have enacted significant tort reforms to balance corporate accountability and economic growth.
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.
