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Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles to Keep Flying
Annie Vargas could see her son slipping away and pleaded with him to seek help. But her son, Brian Wittke, a 41-year-old Delta Air Lines pilot and father of three, pushed back, terrified that getting treatment for depression would cost …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 11:05 AM |
Japan’s Asahi Aims to Restore Logistics by February Following Cyberattack
Japan’s Asahi Group on Thursday [November 27] said it aims to normalize logistical operations by February after a cyberattack in late September forced widespread suspension, though not all products will be available to ship by that time. The beverage maker, …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:30 AM |
EU Vets Assess Barcelona Swine Fever Outbreak as Cases Rise to Nine
A task force of EU vets began work in Barcelona on Tuesday to help contain an African swine fever outbreak as Spain, one of the world’s leading pork exporters, said the number of wild boars found infected with the virus …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:25 AM |
People Moves: Demex Promotes Anderson to CEO, Coleman to President; Fumarola Coalition’s Chief Product Officer; Everest Names Habayeb CFO
Demex, a technology-enabled reinsurance solution provider headquartered in New York City, promoted Michael Anderson to CEO following four years as chief growth officer. Demex also promoted Matthew Coleman to president, reinsurance from chief risk officer; and Charlie Eadie from executive …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:23 AM |
Tech Industry Drive to Block State AI Laws Hits Wall in Congress
A powerful coalition of tech companies backed by the White House’s artificial intelligence chief appears to have failed to persuade lawmakers to use a must-pass defense bill to block state governments from regulating artificial intelligence, a key congressional Republican signaled …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:18 AM |
Asurion Agrees to Buy CVC-Backed UK Warranty Provider D&G
Asurion LLC has agreed to acquire UK warranty business Domestic & General Group Ltd. as the US company looks to expand its business and geography. Nashville-based Asurion is buying D&G from CVC Capital Partners Plc and the Abu Dhabi Investment …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:15 AM |
Bank of England Sees Rising Financial Risks From AI and Lending
The Bank of England said on Tuesday that threats to Britain’s financial system had risen this year due to stretched valuations of companies investing in artificial intelligence, risky lending and bets with borrowed money in government bond markets. The comments …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:10 AM |
Viewpoint: Agentic AI Is Coming to Insurance Industry – Much Faster Than You Think
There has been much discussion in the insurance industry about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can take on mundane, laborious tasks and complete them in a fraction of the time it would take a human. But the technology is …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:05 AM |
Flood Quotes Aims to Make it Easier for Agents to Compare Premiums and Bind Policies
A new flood insurance quoting platform aims to streamline the process for insurance agents and brokers, providing real-time quotes from federal and private insurers all in one place. Flood Quotes is owned by National Flood Insurance LLC, and is based …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:02 AM |
People Moves: Simplifai, Providing AI for Claims, Names New Board Members
Simplifai, a provider of agentic artificial intelligence for property-casualty insurance claims, with offices in Miami, Florida, and Oslo, Norway, has named new members to its board of directors. Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien, both of whom have built and …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:01 AM |
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Report Asks Washington Lawmakers to Require Insurers to Better Track Wildfire Risk
A working group on wildfires in Washington wants the state Legislature to consider requiring insurers to internally track instances in which wildfire risk materially contributes to a policy nonrenewal, cancellation or eligibility determination—and to better explain wildfire risk scores. The …
POSTED DECEMBER 03, 2025 6:00 AM |
San Francisco Sues Kraft, Coca-Cola Over Ultra-Processed Foods
The city of San Francisco sued Kraft, Mondelez, Coca-Cola and other makers of ultra-processed foods on Tuesday, accusing them of knowingly sickening California residents with addictive and harmful products. City Attorney David Chiu filed the lawsuit in San Francisco Superior …
POSTED DECEMBER 02, 2025 7:35 PM |
‘Amazon Now’ to Deliver Essentials, Groceries in 30 Minutes in Seattle, Philadelphia
Amazon.com said on Monday it is testing ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and fresh groceries in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, as the company doubles down on efforts to grow its domestic footprint. The service, called “Amazon Now,” will deliver …
POSTED DECEMBER 02, 2025 6:00 AM |
Viewpoint: Bombarded by Fire Lawsuits, Policy Change is Sorely Needed in California
Mere days into the new year of 2025, Los Angeles faced the highly destructive Palisades Fire, which destroyed some 6,837 structures, including two public schools, four churches, historical sites and more than 5,400 homes. Now, as a suspected arsonist has …
POSTED DECEMBER 02, 2025 6:00 AM |
Mobile App Maker to Pay $1.4M for Violating California’s Privacy Law
A popular mobile video game maker must pay $1.4 million for violations of California’s privacy act. California Attorney General Rob Bonta settled with Jam City Inc. to resolve allegations that the mobile app gaming firm violated the California Consumer Privacy …
POSTED DECEMBER 02, 2025 6:00 AM |
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Three Brokerages in Hawaii
Marsh McLennan Agency acquired three privately owned Honolulu, Hawaii-based insurance brokerages from Tradewind Group. Collectively, Atlas Insurance Agency, Pyramid Insurance Centre, and IC International created an insurance brokerage presence in the state. They provide insurance services to businesses and individuals …
POSTED DECEMBER 02, 2025 6:00 AM |
A 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Anchorage Area on Thanksgiving
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the Anchorage metropolitan area Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at about 8:11 a.m. local time at a depth of 69 kilometers (43 miles), according to the USGS. Its epicenter was …
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2025 4:16 PM |
California Labor Commissioner Cites Janitorial Companies, OptumCare $468K
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited several janitorial companies, their owners, and OptumCare Management LLC $468,204 for wage theft violations that reportedly impacted more than 90 janitors who cleaned manufacturing, laboratory, and healthcare facilities across Los Angeles and Orange …
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2025 6:00 AM |
Washington Workers’ Comp Average Premium Going up 4.9% in 2026
The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington is set to rise 4.9% for 2026. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced that employers and workers will pay on average $1.37 a week more for each full-time …
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2025 6:00 AM |
People Moves: NFP Names Gillingham President, Commercial Risk, and Mahoney Head of Programs, Totalis Program Underwriters
NFP named Tom Gillingham president, commercial risk, expanding his executive leadership across NFP’s commercial property/casualty programs and wholesale businesses. Based in Seattle, Washington, Gillingham joined NFP in 2017 as part of NFP’s acquisition of EverGuard Insurance Services Inc. Since 2020, …
POSTED NOVEMBER 26, 2025 6:00 AM |
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