Missing Bolts Discovered in Boeing 737 Incident Investigation
An NTSB investigation into a Boeing 737 rapid decompression incident reveals missing bolts in the mid exit door plug, prompting further examination.
February 7, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Oregon
Russian Hackers Access Microsoft Executives’ Emails in Recent Cyberattack
Russian group Nobelium, known for the SolarWinds breach, infiltrated Microsoft’s top executives’ email accounts, highlighting escalating cybersecurity threats amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
January 22, 2024
Risk Management
Technology
Oregon
Blizzard Triggers Power Outages and Closures in Oregon and Washington Ski Areas
Heavy snowfall and high winds cause widespread power outages and force the closure of highways and ski resorts in Oregon and Washington.
January 11, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Oregon
Washington
Alaska Airlines Under Scrutiny for Continuing Flights Despite Warning Signals
Alaska Airlines faces critical questions about its decision to keep a Boeing 737 Max 9 flying over land, despite cabin-pressurization warnings, before a fuselage blowout.
January 10, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Oregon
Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon’s utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp’s request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Addressing Legal Risks for Lyme-Literate Medical Providers
Lyme disease treatment presents unique challenges for medical providers, with a recent survey highlighting the risks of regulatory investigations and the need for careful management.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Illinois
Oregon
El Nino’s Heavy Rains Pose Major Challenges for Septic Tank Owners
Exploring the impact of El Nino’s intense rainfall on septic systems and the importance of regular maintenance and insurance understanding.
December 20, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Property
Risk Management
Hawaii
Oregon
Rising Natural Disasters and Economic Factors Lead to Increasing Homeowners Insurance Costs
Homeowners insurance affordability declines nationwide, influenced by increased natural disasters and economic factors, with significant state-to-state variations in insurance costs.
November 20, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
Homeowners Insurance Affordability Study Reveals Significant Variations Across States
A recent study by the Insurance Research Council reveals stark differences in homeowners insurance affordability across the United States.
November 14, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Adapting to Wildfire Realities: Insurance Sector’s Evolving Role in Risk Management
Wildfires continue to threaten communities, ecosystems, and economies worldwide. With the increased risk and frequency of catastrophic weather events, the continuous need to reassess and update models has challenged insurance professionals.
November 10, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Oregon
Nike Launches Legal Battle Over Sneaker Tech Patents Against New Balance and Skechers
Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits against New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike’s technology.
November 7, 2023
Litigation
Technology
Underwriting
California
Massachusetts
Oregon
Lawsuit Challenges FEMA’s Role in Endangering Oregon’s Natural Habitats
Conservation groups in Oregon are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency over its flood-insurance program, which they say puts fish, orcas and people at risk.
September 20, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Oregon
Wildfire in Klamath County, Oregon Has Destroyed 43 Homes
The Golden Fire burning in Klamath County has destroyed 43 homes and another 43 "outbuildings," according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). However, that number could change as conditions improve and task forces finish making damage assessments, OSFM said.
July 26, 2023
Property
Oregon
Toyota Auto Insurance Extends Coverage to Colorado, Georgia, and Oregon Markets
Following its successful launch in select markets last year, Toyota Auto Insurance, the automaker’s exclusive insurance product, is now accessible to residents of Colorado, Georgia, and Oregon.
July 19, 2023
Auto
Colorado
Georgia
Oregon
Legal Consequences: Jury Verdict Could Cost Utility Company Billions After Oregon Wildfires
A jury in the northwestern U.S. state of Oregon on Monday found the electric utility PacifiCorp responsible for causing devastating fires during Labor Day weekend in 2020, ordering the company to pay tens of millions of dollars to 17 homeowners who sued and finding it liable for broader damages that could push the total award into the billions.
June 13, 2023
Excess & Surplus Lines
Liability
Litigation
Oregon
