"The Roundup” is Origami Risk’s weekly bulletin of headlines and resources impacting risk, compliance, safety, P&C insurance, and healthcare.
Mon, Feb 6 | Inflation may be falling — but not the cost of your car insurance
If you think news that inflation is easing means you’re not going to get hit with any more higher prices, think again. At least, that is, if you’re paying for car insurance. There’s a very good chance your premiums this year will go up…by a lot. (continue reading)
Mon, Feb 6 | Tesla Insurance moves closer to launch in Europe with new job posting
Tesla Insurance is gearing up for a potential launch in Europe, as the company is seeking Legal Counsel specializing in insurance for the market. Tesla originally established its Insurance business in Europe by opening a branch in Malta in December 2020. It has not offered specific insurance services to drivers in Europe as of yet, but the company continues to expand the service in the United States. (continue reading)
Tues, Feb 7 | Solved! What Does Earthquake Insurance Cover?
Homeowners in earthquake-prone regions might be considering an earthquake insurance policy to protect their homes from damage. But what does earthquake insurance cover, and what’s excluded (continue reading)
Wed, Feb 8 | Cybersecurity Concerns for 2023
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter point, the smallest amount in almost a year, amid mounting evidence of slowing inflation. Policymakers nevertheless noted that consumer price increases "remain elevated" as they lifted the target range for the benchmark federal funds rate to between 4.5 percent and 4.75 percent. (continue reading)
Thurs, Feb 8 | Global Reinsurers to Bear Bulk of Losses From Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Fitch
Local and international commercial insurers that provide property and business interruption policies to industrial clients in the region will face claims as factories and infrastructure, including airports and ports, have been severely damaged. (continue reading)
Fri, Feb. 10 | Contraceptive provider slapped with $3.2 million fine over alleged fraud
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has announced that The Pill Club Holdings, formerly known as Hey Flavor, Inc., has paid $3.2 million after an investigation by the California Department of Insurance alleged that the company had violated the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act. (continue reading)
Supply Chain News
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Mon, Feb 6 | Working parents face child care crisis
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Wed, Feb 7 | U.S. is ‘absolutely’ behind on supply chain independence from China, Biden advisor says
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Wed, Feb 8 | Cargo thefts spike 15% across US, Canada in 2022
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Thurs, Feb 9 | The unkindest job cut of them all?
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Thurs, Feb 9 | Major Shipping Line Seeks Supply-Chain Overhaul as Chaos Roils Global Trade
Coronavirus News
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Mon, Feb 6 | Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden
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Wed, Feb 8 | Updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections focuses on hand hygiene
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Wed, Feb 8 | Could you still have Covid-19 if you have symptoms but test negative? A medical analyst weighs in
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Wed, Feb 8 | Study: New COVID-19 Variants Haven’t Emerged from China’s COVID-19 Surge
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Thurs, Feb 9 | Interesting’ findings by Australian researchers may reveal key to Covid immunity
Climate & Environment News
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Mon, Feb 6 | Exclusive: Huge chunk of plants, animals in U.S. at risk of extinction
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Tues, Feb 7 | Climate change is contributing to the rise of superbugs, new UN report says
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Wed, Feb 8 | ‘A war of attrition’: Humans and extreme drought damaging Amazon rainforest much more than thought, study suggests
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Wed Feb 8 | Toxic gases connected to Ohio train derailment cause concern