Athene scores partial win in asbestos indemnity fight with Generali
The dispute stems from a 2002 deal in which Athene’s predecessor acquired Business Men’s Assurance Company of America from Generali’s…
BMW’s Best-Selling Car in Germany Just Had Its Strongest Quarter Yet
Article Summary The BMW X1 and iX1 combined for 4,620 registrations in March and 10,618 for Q1 — the only…
Environmental Protection Agency Amends PFAS TSCA Reporting Deadli
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just issued a direct final rule amending reporting deadlines for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the…
Are insurers taking too many risks?
The returns have been impressive. By investing in private credit, including illiquid instruments that carry higher yields than publicly traded…
ALPINA Has Never Tuned the X6 — That Could Be About to Change
A newly surfaced trademark filing suggests BMW’s ALPINA sub-brand may be heading into territory it has never explored before: an…
Lexus Trademarks GX550h, Signaling a Potential Hybrid GX We Need Now
(Images: Lexus) Hybrids are widespread across Toyota and Lexus’ vehicle lineups, and that could soon extend to the GX. Toyota…
Washington Amends Law to Prohibit Artificial Intelligence Deepfak
Washington state joined Tennessee in amending existing law to prohibit AI deepfakes. Whereas Tennessee added the prohibition to its right of publicity…
Kansas arms insurance commissioner with new civil fraud powers
The definition of a fraudulent insurance act under the law covers anyone who knowingly and with intent to defraud presents,…
BMW i4 May Be Discontinued by Early 2027 — And It Deserves More Credit
Article Summary BMW i4 production is expected to end in late 2026 or early 2027, replaced at Plant Munich by…
California’s “Stay-or-Pay” Arrangements in Light of AB 692’s Rece
California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 692 took effect on January 1, 2026, impacting repayment and “stay-or-pay” agreements. For a summary of…
Fifth Circuit revives Porch.com claim against Gallagher Re over Vesttoo fraud
The Section 13 claim, however, was a different story. The trial court had dismissed it on the basis that Porch’s…
DIY Car Maintenance: How Much You Can Save by Buying Valvoline Products Online
DIY car maintenance has seen a noticeable rise in recent years, driven by drivers looking for more control over their…