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- AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Oklahoma’s Triangle Insurance Company
AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Triangle Insurance Company based in Enid, Oklahoma. The Credit Ratings (ratings) … [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Equal Parts Acquires Texas’ ProSourceEqual Parts has acquired ProSource Insurance Agency, a Plano, Texas-based brokerage specializing in transportation insurance. Completed during the first quarter of 2026, the acquisition strengthens Equal Parts’ transportation insurance capabilities and expands its presence in one of the nation’s largest … [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Amazon Prime refunds can now reach $200 — here’s who gets paid
Some customers who already received $51 could eventually get another $149 By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs September 18, 2026 Amazon Prime refunds are getting bigger: Eligible customers can now receive up to $200, up from the previous $51 maximum.Millions more customers qualify: The expanded settlement includes some Prime members who used between 11 and 20 Prime benefits during a 12-month period.Already got $51? Don't ignore this: Some consumers who received the original maximum refund could eventually get another payment of up to $149.Thought your Amazon Prime settlement check was a one-and-done? Maybe not.A federal court has approved major changes to Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), potentially putting substantially more money in the pockets of Prime customers.The biggest change: The maximum refund is increasing from $51 to $200.ConsumerAffairs reported in July that eligible Prime customers had until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 under the original settlement terms.Now the FTC says Amazon hasnt met their minimum payout threshold on this settlement and millions of additional consumers will now qualify for automatic refunds.The next round of automatic payments starts Oct. 1.Why is Amazon sending refunds?The refunds stem from Amazon's 2025 settlement with the FTC over allegations that the company enrolled millions of consumers in Prime without their consent and made the subscription unnecessarily difficult to cancel.Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion to resolve the case, including $1.5 billion earmarked for consumer refunds and a $1 billion civil penalty.Amazon has already distributed more than $845 million to consumers, according to the FTC. But a federal court has now approved changes designed to get more of the remaining settlement money into consumers' hands.Who qualifies for a refund?Under the expanded rules, you generally must meet the following requirements.You must be a U.S. Amazon Prime customer who signed up through one of the enrollment processes challenged by the FTC, or tried unsuccessfully to cancel online between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025.You also must have used no more than 20 Prime benefits during any 12-month period after enrolling. Prime benefits can include things such as Prime Video and Prime Music.Previously, some automatic refunds were limited to customers who used fewer Prime benefits. The new rules expand payments to millions of additional consumers who used between 11 and 20 benefits during a 12-month period.The best part for consumers is if you're eligible, there's nothing you need to do.Amazon… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Another Tanker Suffers Failure as Crew Suspect Cyber AttackA liquefied natural gas tanker bringing fuel from the US to Europe suffered a systems failure that the crew reported as a suspected cyber attack, according to people familiar with the matter. In the latest of a number of potential … [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Illinois Construction Company Cited for Failing to Protect WorkersThe U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Chicago area residential construction and carpentry employer after two separate investigations into its continued failure to provide fall protection for workers. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated two worksites operated … [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- People Moves: Brown & Riding Names David and Matt Grollman to Construction P...Brown & Riding has added David Grollman and Matt Grollman to its national Construction Practice. David Grollman brings nearly 35 years of industry experience to his role at Brown & Riding. He is a long-standing construction specialist, with expertise in … [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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