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Texas is Close to Adopting Revised Oil and Gas Waste Rules

Texas is inching closer to adopting revised oil and gas waste management rules for the first time in four decades. The Railroad Commission of Texas announced the draft rule at its Aug. 15 meeting and is now soliciting public comment. …

Coastal Cities’ Growing Storm Vulnerability Fed by Climate Change and Growth

Warm water in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico can fuel powerful hurricanes, but how destructive a storm becomes isn’t just about the climate and weather – it also depends on the people and property in harm’s way. In …

Francine Estimated to Cause $9B in Damage With $1.5B in Insured Losses

A preliminary estimate shows total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Francine in the U.S. is expected to be $9 billion. The storm effects are continuing to be felt, and some areas have yet to report complete information about damage, …

People Moves: Lockton Names Young SVP

Lockton, based in Kansas City, Missouri, hired benefits consultant Chad Young as senior vice president based in its Houston office. Young previously served as an account executive at Aetna and held senior account executive roles at Assurant and The Hartford. …

Francine Knocks Out Power to Hundreds of Thousands in South

Francine knocked out power to nearly half a million homes and businesses and canceled hundreds of flights across the US South after coming ashore as a hurricane. The storm has weakened to a tropical depression with winds of 35 miles …

Francine Makes Landfall in Louisiana as Powerful Category 2 Hurricane

Hurricane Francine packed power just as it slammed into the coast of Louisiana, reaching Category 2 strength with 100 miles per hour winds and a dangerous storm surge. The storm made landfall in Terrebonne Parish, around 6 p.m. Eastern time …

TSLA Unveils New Website and Management System

Kimmi Cantwell, President of the Texas Surplus Lines Association, Inc., announced that TSLA unveiled its new website and management system. This upgrade simplifies event registration, member updates, and membership applications. Key features include an enhanced membership directory, streamlined event management, …

LDI Urges Residents to Check for ALE Coverage Ahead of Hurricane Francine

The Louisiana Department of Insurance issued guidance for residents who have a homeowners policy with Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage ahead of Hurricane Francine. ALE coverage pays for additional living expenses like hotel stays and food while a policyholder’s home …

Hurricane Francine Bears Down on Louisiana With Dangerous Winds

Hurricane Francine is closing in on Louisiana with high winds and dangerous storm surge, picking up speed as it nears the coast. Francine is a Category 1 hurricane with top winds holding steady at 90 miles (145 kilometers) per hour, …

Francine Strengthens to Hurricane as It Barrels to Louisiana

Francine strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday after causing some offshore oil platforms to be shuttered, but it will likely miss major natural gas export plants. On its current track, Francine could graze …

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