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28 07, 2023

Ship Carrying BMWs and Mercedes Ablaze Off Dutch Coast Could Burn for Days

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A cargo ship carrying almost 3,800 cars and construction vehicles is likely to continue burning for days, according to the Dutch coast guard, which is leading efforts to contain the blaze. BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG each have several …

28 07, 2023

NAIC Releases Highly-Anticipated Draft Model Bulletin on Insurers’ AI Use

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On July 17, 2023, the Innovation, Cybersecurity and Technology (H) Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released for comment a highly anticipated model bulletin (Model Bulletin) on regulatory expectations for the use of artificial intelligence systems (AI …

28 07, 2023

Typhoon Doksuri Destroys Power Lines, Closes Factories as It Rips Into China

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Typhoon Doksuri swept into China’s southeastern Fujian province on Friday, unleashing heavy rain and violent gusts of wind that whipped power lines sparking fires, uprooted trees and forced factories and shopping malls to shut. The second strongest typhoon to land …

28 07, 2023

As E-Bikes Proliferate, So Do Deadly Fires Blamed on Exploding Batteries

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The explosion early on a June morning ignited a blaze that engulfed a New York City shop filled with motorized bicycles and their volatile lithium-ion batteries. Billowing smoke quickly killed four people asleep in apartments above the burning store. As …

28 07, 2023

Kraft Heinz Defeats Lawsuit Over Mac & Cheese Preparation Time

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A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Kraft Heinz & Co of misleading consumers by promising it takes only 3-1/2 minutes to prepare a cup of microwavable Velveeta macaroni and cheese. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami …

28 07, 2023

Teen`s Death in Poultry Plant Shows Child Labor Remains a Problem, Feds Say

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The death of a 16-year-old in a Mississippi poultry plant earlier this month offered another reminder that children remain vulnerable to exploitation in the workplace in the United States, senior Labor Department officials said Wednesday. Duvan Perez became the third …

28 07, 2023

Clear Group Acquires UK Specialist MGA, Profile Risk Solutions

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The Clear Group, the London-based independent broker, announced the acquisition of a specialist commercial lines managing general agent, Profile Risk Solutions Ltd. This represents the Clear Group’s third MGA deal and is a continuation of its strategy to build a …

28 07, 2023

Michael Jackson’s Employees Were Not Legally Obligated to Prevent Sex Abuse, Lawyer Argues in Court

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Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation to protect children from the pop star, an attorney told an appeals court. Jackson estate lawyer Jonathan Steinsapir pushed back against a tentative decision by California’s 2nd District Court …

28 07, 2023

Mother Punched While She Held Her Baby Sues Los Angeles Sheriff`s Department

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A woman who was punched in the face by a deputy as she held her baby sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff`s Department, alleging excessive force and wrongful arrest. Yeayo Russell filed a federal lawsuit last week against the department …

28 07, 2023

Markets/Coverages: QBE North America, Converge Launch New Cyber Program

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QBE North America and new managing general agency, Converge, teamed up to launch a cyber insurance program, which will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation. ConvergeElements …