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Chicago Museum’s ‘Knight Rider’ Car Ticketed for Speeding in NY Hasn’t Moved in Years
It’s a mystery on the streets of New York City. What traffic law violator with unpaid fines is driving a black Pontiac Trans Am that looks like the car with the talking computer from the 1980s TV series “Knight Rider,” …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 11:45 PM |
New Law Requires Insurance Rate Filings in Oklahoma to Undergo Review Process
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt this week signed a bill that gives the insurance department the authority to review insurance rate changes before they can go into effect. Under House Bill 3781, all rates in competitive markets shall be filed 30 …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 8:15 PM |
El Niño Odds Rise as Storm and Crop Threats Intensify Globally
The odds are rising that a weather-roiling El Niño will emerge in the next few months and strengthen through the year, threatening global crop supplies, altering storm patterns and pushing temperatures toward record highs. There is an 82% chance El …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 6:35 PM |
Newsom’s California Budget Bolstered by Extra Cash from AI Boom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised budget that shows no deficit for this year and next, as the state draws another boost from the technology and artificial-intelligence boom. The budget proposal released Thursday shows revenues that are $16.5 billion …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 6:00 PM |
Billionaire Boehly’s Allies Donated Heavily to Kansas Insurance Regulator
Todd Boehly and dozens of his associates contributed more than $300,000 to the Kansas insurance commissioner’s gubernatorial campaign, weeks before her office helped one of the billionaire’s companies win a delay of new capital rules. A slew of Boehly’s companies, …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:55 PM |
People Moves: Premier Group Insurance Announces Leadership Transition
As Premier Group Insurance (PGI) surpasses the $1 billion written premium milestone, the organization is making a clear and deliberate statement about its future. Alongside this achievement, Denver, Colorado-based PGI is unveiling a two-year leadership transition plan designed to position …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:51 PM |
Howden Acquires Indiana-Based Cybeta
Howden announced it has acquired the intellectual property assets of Cybeta, a leading cyber data and analytics provider. The acquisition enables Howden to provide clients with faster, more precise insight into cyber risk, supporting better underwriting, placement, and claims outcomes. …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:11 PM |
Ohio Man Sued for Alleged Model Train Scam
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a Brecksville man accused of taking consumers’ money for collectible model trains that he never delivered. The lawsuit, filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, alleges that Chase D. Wheeler operated Chase’s Train …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:05 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Insurance Services Adds John Montague to Midwest Benefits Team
John Montague joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Montague has more than 30 years of industry experience spanning the provider, payer, and patient landscapes with a focus on the delivery …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 3:59 PM |
Florida’s Ailing $6 Billion Rail Line Has Debt Vultures Circling
It’s becoming clearer by the day that Brightline, the struggling Florida private railroad, is shaping up to rank among the biggest municipal-bond restructurings ever, alongside the likes of Puerto Rico and Detroit. But that’s where any clarity around the future …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 3:26 PM |
West News Archives - Insurance Journal
Newsom’s California Budget Bolstered by Extra Cash from AI Boom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a revised budget that shows no deficit for this year and next, as the state draws another boost from the technology and artificial-intelligence boom. The budget proposal released Thursday shows revenues that are $16.5 billion …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 6:00 PM |
People Moves: Premier Group Insurance Announces Leadership Transition
As Premier Group Insurance (PGI) surpasses the $1 billion written premium milestone, the organization is making a clear and deliberate statement about its future. Alongside this achievement, Denver, Colorado-based PGI is unveiling a two-year leadership transition plan designed to position …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 4:51 PM |
Denver Airport Security Missed Trespasser Killed By Plane on Runway
Workers at Denver airport missed a security breach by a man who scaled a perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 1:31 PM |
California Attorney General Looking into FIFA World Cup Ticketing Practices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is looking into what he says are reports of misleading ticketing practices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that are potential violations of California law. Bonta sent a letter to FIFA raising concerns about ticketing …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 1:14 PM |
LP Acquires Benefits Consulting Practice of Van Noy Consulting Group in Nevada
LP Insurance Services acquired the employee benefits consulting practice of Van Noy Consulting Group in Nevada. The deal includes the addition of Terry Van Noy as an employee benefits consultant. Van Noy has more than five decades of leadership and …
POSTED MAY 14, 2026 5:00 AM |
California Suit Claims OpenAI Chatbot Gave Advice That Led to Fatal Overdose
The parents of a man who died of an accidental drug overdose last year sued OpenAI and its founder and CEO Sam Altman in a California court on Tuesday, alleging the man was coached to take a dangerous combination of …
POSTED MAY 13, 2026 1:42 PM |
Trucordia Acquires Assets of Richardson Insurance in Idaho
Trucordia has acquired the assets of Richardson Insurance in Idaho. Richardson Insurance is a personal and commercial lines firm based founded in 1988 by Randy Richardson. Lindon, Utah-based Trucordia is the group name for a group of companies that offers …
POSTED MAY 13, 2026 5:00 AM |
Oregon OSHA Tells Businesses to Be Aware of Scams Going Around
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division is warning employers about scams to steal money. Oregon OSHA said it has learned of several recent cases of fraudulent activity involving two types of scams. One scam involves people calling employers with …
POSTED MAY 13, 2026 5:00 AM |
Orion180 Expands in Salt Lake City
Orion180 Insurance is opening a new service center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The office will serve as a hub for customer experience, inside sales, claims intake and technology support operations. The expansion is Orion180’s third major facility. Orion180 chose …
POSTED MAY 12, 2026 2:26 PM |
Oregon Democrats Improved Roads, but Now Their Gas Tax Goes Before Voters
Appealing to voters’ anxieties about the soaring cost of living is central to Democrats’ messaging in their hopes of big wins in this year’s midterm elections. In Oregon, a question on the primary ballot is complicating that strategy. The Democratic-controlled …
POSTED MAY 12, 2026 5:00 AM |
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