Tues, Sept 13 | Here’s how to weigh whether a health savings account makes sense for your 2023 insurance coverage 

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara submitted a first-in-nation regulation to drive down the cost of insurance for homeowners and business owners. (continue reading) 

Thurs, Sept 15  | California mulls requiring premium discounts for wildfire mitigation efforts 

If approved, insurance companies will need to submit new rates that take into account safety measures including upgraded roofs and windows, and creating defensible space, or a buffer zone between a building and grass, trees, shrubs and other wildland areas. (continue reading) 

Thurs, Sept 15 | European energy crisis should be no surprise - Zurich Insurance chairman 

The Insurance Development Forum, a partnership between governments and insurers supported by the United Nations and the World Bank, is working to make countries better prepared for natural catastrophes, Lies said, such as through so-called parametric insurance, which makes speedy payments if a specified catastrophe happens. (continue reading) 

Thurs, Sept 15  | FEMA Must Revamp Flood Insurance Program 

Congress has failed for several years to overhaul the National Flood Insurance Program, but FEMA still has legal authority to strengthen building and land-use standards to help protect communities from the growing risk of flooding. (continue reading) 

Thurs, Sept 15  | Why are life insurance medical exams required? 

Life insurance provides financial protection for you and your loved ones in the event of your death. By making a payment to the insurance company each month, depending on your billing schedule, you can ensure that your beneficiaries will receive compensation. (continue reading) 

Fri, Sept 16 | The impacts of inflation on the cost of insurance and coverage 

Shared thoughts on the impacts of inflation on the cost of insurance and coverage, as well as considerations for insurance renewals in an inflationary environment. (continue reading) 

Supply Chain News 

• Tues, Sept 13 | Why half of supply chain bosses would sacrifice profit 

• Wed, Sept 14  | Do not leave supply chains out of any ESG targets businesses have 

• Thurs, Sept 15 | General Electric deliveries still affected by supply-chain issues 

• Fri, Sept 16  | General: Supply chain problems are hurting nuclear modernization 

• Fri, Sept 16  | A deal to avert a rail strike is on track, but it won't fix U.S. supply chain issues 

Coronavirus News  

• Wed, Sept 14 | Here’s What May Be Happening Every Time You Get COVID 

• Wed, Sept 14 | ‘Untrustworthy and ineffective’: Panel blasts governments’ covid response 

• Wed, Sept 14  | End of COVID pandemic is 'in sight' -WHO chief 

• Fri, Sept 16 | One year later, 40% of patients with COVID pneumonia still had lung problems 

• Fri, Sept 16 | Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu 

Climate & Environment News 

• Tues, Sept 13 | Megadrought in the American south-west: a climate disaster unseen in 1,200 years 

• Tues, Sept 13 |   IEE leadership helps shape report to NSF on climate change, role of engineering 

• Thurs, Sept 15 | The crown and climate 

• Thurs, Sept 15  | Patagonia’s founder has given away the company to fight climate change 

• Fri, Sept 16  |  US Climate Envoy Kerry Cautions Against Long-Term Gas Projects in Africa