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June 27, 2025Vessels Near Strait of Hormuz Transmit Unusual Messages to Prevent Attacks
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as doubts linger over the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, according to maritime risk analytics firm Windward and ship …

June 27, 2025BHP Faces UK Contempt Charge for Funding Case Over Brazil Dam Collapse
BHP faces a full contempt of court hearing in Britain for funding litigation to try to prevent some Brazilian municipalities suing the mining giant over one of Brazil’s worst environmental disasters, London’s High Court ruled on Thursday. Thursday’s …

June 27, 2025USDA Finds Safety Issues at Top Research Site After Whistleblower Complaints
The U.S. Department of Agriculture found significant safety issues at its top research facility in an investigation of 2023 whistleblower complaints about the state of the site, the Office of Special Counsel said in a letter sent to the White …

June 27, 2025Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches European Cyber Facility for Mid-Sized Enterprises
Marsh, insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the launch of Cyber Unity, a new insurance facility for organizations across the European Union, as well as in Israel, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey, with revenues up to €500 million (US$5 …

June 27, 2025GE Moves Washing Machine Production from China to Kentucky with $490M Invest
GE Appliances announced a nearly half-billion-dollar project Thursday that it says will create 800 new jobs and shift production of clothes washers from China to its massive manufacturing complex in Kentucky. The $490 million investment positions the …

June 27, 2025NC Bill Ending Course Requirements for Agent Licenses on Way to Governor
North Carolina insurance producers will no longer be required to complete education courses before taking the license exam, under a bill now awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 737 was approved with little opposition by both chambers in the …

June 27, 2025People Moves: Liberty Company Adds Producer in Jacksonville Area
Gainesville-based The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers announced Will Bradshaw as a producer in its Ponte Verde office. Bradshaw, whose family has operated a Tennessee insurance agency for more than 60 years, specializes in farm and crop insurance, …

June 27, 2025World Insurance Acquires Maine’s Healey Associates
Global insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired the business of Healey & Associates of Portland, Maine. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Healey has been offering employee benefits to clients throughout New England …

June 27, 2025California Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Reviews Trending up, Report Shows
The number of Independent Medical Review decision letters issued in response to California workers’ compensation medical disputes is trending up in the last few years after declining steadily from 2018 through 2022, a report out on Thursday shows. IM …

June 27, 2025Former Lawmaker Lindsay Launches New York Insurance Agency
An insurance law professional and former state legislator has launched his own insurance brokerage in Tarrytown, New York. William Lindsay III has opened Tri Pack Insurance Services, which promises to offer “highly customized, data-driven insurance” …