Thieves Are Stealing Chile’s Solar Panels and Cashing In on the Black Market
Just before midnight, two men in white coveralls and black gloves scale an electric fence at a solar farm in Chile’s Atacama Desert, then slip soundlessly into rows of sleek panels. Others use a poultry shear and electric angle grinder …
Iran Sets Out Process for Hormuz Transit But Shipowners Are Wary
Iran has laid out an updated process for ships seeking to transit Hormuz, but several shipowners said they remained cautious about sending their vessels through until there are more details about the conditions that may be imposed. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary …
One CMA CGM Vessel Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz, Another Exits Gulf
A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel, while another vessel run by the French group exited the Gulf, as the U.S.-Iran conflict continued to disrupt shipping traffic. …
EU Countries, Lawmakers Clinch Provisional Deal on Watered-Down AI Rules
EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers on Thursday agreed to watered-down landmark artificial intelligence rules, including delaying their implementation, in a move which critics say shows Europe caving to Big Tech. The tentative agreement, which needs to be formally endorsed …
People Moves: Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Names Anthony President of US Assure; CRC Group Adds to Specialty Team
Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Appoints Anthony President of US Assure Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM), the underwriting management division of Ryan Specialty, appointed Amber Anthony as president of US Assure. Anthony will continue to oversee marketing, sales and distribution in …
Lawyers, Traders Among 30 Charged in Global Insider Trading Case
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced that 30 people, including corporate lawyers and financial professionals, have been indicted in connection with an insider trading scheme that relied on information about mergers stolen from major law firms. Nineteen people were arrested, including …
Ultimate Guide to Travel Insurance for Complex Times
John Popovics thought he’d done everything right. Earlier this year the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign civil engineering professor was planning a trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to take part in a National Science Foundation workshop. Because the costs were …
Kentucky DOI Posts Local Premium Tax Schedule for 2026-2027
The Kentucky Department of Insurance recently posted the local government premium tax schedule for 2026-2027, showing tax rates and fees for more than 400 cities, towns and counties. The tax rate varies considerably from one local jurisdiction to another, the …
States Across Wildfire-Prone West Are Using AI for Early Detection
On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling smoke on a camera feed from Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Human analysts verified it wasn’t a cloud or dust, then alerted the state’s forest service and largest electric utility. One of …
Man Sentenced for Commercial Learner’s Permit Cheating Scam Using Bluetooth
A Boston man was sentenced in federal court for surreptitiously providing answers to exam questions for a person seeking a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). In Massachusetts, a permit is required before obtaining a commercial driver’s license. Frank Castro was indicted …
White House Prepares Order to Boost AI Security, Says Economic Advisor
The White House is looking into an executive order that would create a vetting system for new artificial intelligence models like Anthropic PBC’s Mythos in a bid to protect business and government networks from AI-related cyber risks, a top economic …
JPMorgan Tried to Settle Sexual Assault Claims Before Lawsuit: Spokesperson
JPMorgan Chase tried to reach a settlement with a former investment banker before he filed a lawsuit recently making sexual assault and harassment claims, a bank spokesperson said on Wednesday. The largest U.S. bank offered $1 million to settle the …
Slide Insurance Expands Homeowners Coverage to California
Slide Insurance Holdings Inc. is expanding into California with a residential property excess and surplus lines program. The company said its entry into the California market us consistent with its strategic timeline. Related: California Taking Action Against State Farm Over …
People Moves: Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Promotes Leadership Team Members
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), headquartered in Philadelphia, made several executive leadership changes and promotions across the organization. Steve Firko, CPCU, a PLM veteran of over two decades, assumed the role of president. Firko, who has 40 years of …
AIG Set to Exit Corebridge Financial With $710M Stake Sale
Insurance giant American International Group said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell its remaining stake in life insurance and retirement firm Corebridge Financial, marking the culmination of a five-year separation. Here are some details: AIG has agreed to sell …
People Moves: NCDOI Names Price Deputy Commissioner Over Company Services
North Carolina’s insurance commissioner has named a financial analysis veteran to the role of senior deputy commissioner, overseeing the Company Services Group at the Department of Insurance. Jessica Price has led financial analysis at NCDOI for 15 years, and before …
Electrical Fire Closes Broadway Theater Showing ‘The Book of Mormon’
A fire broke out Monday in the Broadway theater that hosts “The Book of Mormon,” forcing the long-running musical to close, at least temporarily, as the historic venue undergoes repairs. The blaze, which began in an electrical room, caused “substantial …
People Moves: Society Insurance Names Kohli as VP of Information Technology
Society Insurance announced that Kshitij Kohli has joined the organization as vice president of information technology. In this role, Kohli will lead Society’s technology strategy and execution, with responsibility for core systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology investments aligned with business …
TWFG Acquires Texas-Based Asset Protection Insurance Associates
TWFG announced that it has acquired Asset Protection Insurance Associates. This acquisition combines APIA’s deep specialization in the MGA space, and its highly client‑centric operating model, with TWFG’s expansive platform, resources, and growth infrastructure. By combining organizations, Castroville, Texas-based APIA …
Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Collision: OSHA
A U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower investigation has found that a railroad company wrongfully suspended an employee for reporting a train collision and safety concerns, in violation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration …
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