Fri, July 29 | US economy shrinks for a second quarter, fueling recession fears 

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic related to robocalls about scam auto warranties, read to find out how they will take action. (continue reading) 

Tues, July 26 | Four steps carriers should use to engage small businesses 

With more than 1,000 managing general agents writing roughly $70 billion in direct premiums last year, researchers at Conning believe one growth driver is the fact that the MGA model attracts talent. (continue reading) 

Wed, July 27 | Florida sets up temp reinsurance plan to hedge against rating downgrade threats 

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulations (OIR) is setting up a temporary reinsurance arrangement through Citizens Property Insurance Corp. The arrangement is being established to mitigate disruptions from potential Demotech rating downgrades, which could make impacted insurance companies fall short of rating requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (continue reading) 

Wed, July 27 | Health insurance prices for care are now out there, but finding them is an ordeal 

Insurers are complying with federal rules aimed at price transparency that took effect July 1, but consumer use of the data may have to wait until private firms synthesize it. (continue reading) 

Thurs, July 28  | Applied Underwriters Debuts Entertainment & Sports Division 

Steve Menzies, chairman of Applied Underwriters, announced the formation of Applied Entertainment & Sports, a new division of the company that will consolidate existing business and add substantial new business in an innovative and aggressively postured entertainment and sports unit headquartered in Los Angeles with a New York satellite office. (continue reading) 

Fri, July 22  | ‘I’m Calling About Your Auto Warranty’: FCC Says No More, Orders Spam Block 

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic related to robocalls about scam auto warranties, read to find out how they will take action. (continue reading) 

Supply Chain News 

• Mon, July 25 | Are Your Exports Affected by Sanctions on Russia? It’s Not Always Easy to Tell 

• Tues, July 26 | Longshore workers, employers reach tentative deal on healthcare benefits 

• Tues, July 26 | What a roaring dollar means to the global economy 

• Thurs, July 28 | U.S. Economy Shrinks Again, Ringing Recession Alarms 

• Fri, July 29 | Don’t expect a sudden turnaround on supply chain problems, top autos CEO says 

Coronavirus News  

• Tues, July 26 | How long is COVID infectious? What scientists know so far 

• Tues, July 28 | Friendly skies? Study charts Covid-19 odds for plane flights 

• Tues, July 28 | U.S. COVID Deaths Increase to Nearly 500 Per Day Again 

• Fri, July 29 | U.S. secures 171 million omicron Covid shots ahead of fall vaccination campaign 

• Fri, July 29 | US to hold push for Covid boosters until fall in order to better protect against BA.5 

Climate & Environment News 

• Wed, July 27 | Climate change exposes growing gap between weather we've planned for – and what's coming 

• Thurs, July 28 | Senate deal could be most significant climate bill yet 

• Thurs, July 28 | Hidden Menace: Massive methane leaks speed up climate change 

• Fri, July 29 | Biden EPA to Tackle Coal Industry Carbon With Rules on Other Pollutants 

• Fri, July 29 | Suddenly, the United States Is a Climate Leader