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28 03, 2025

SEC Beginning to Onboard DOGE Staff, Email Says

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is beginning to onboard officials with billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, according to an email sent on Friday to department staff. SEC staff were informed that the DOGE task force had contacted …

28 03, 2025

Texas Investigating Medicaid Insurer Accused of Spying on Citizens

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that he has launched an investigation into one of the state’s Medicaid insurance providers after allegations that the company illegally spied on Texans. The state is investigating Superior HealthPlan, an insurance company that …

28 03, 2025

Weather Service Merges Units as Staffing Pressure Rises

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The US National Weather Service will merge two of its largest forecasting units as it prepares for the loss of as many as 1,000 staffers. Employees were encouraged to take early retirements asa handful of consolidations were announced during an …

28 03, 2025

RYZE Claim Solutions Acquires Texas’ Leading Edge

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RYZE Claim Solutions, a full-service claims management company, announced the acquisition of Leading Edge Claims Service, a firm based in Southlake, Texas. This strategic move further strengthens RYZE’s position in the industry, reinforcing its long-term vision for the continued expansion …

28 03, 2025

Concerns Raised Over Contamination of Farm Fields with PFAS-laden Biosolids

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What goes down your toilet can end up on farm fields across the United States. Biosolids, or sewage sludge, are the solid byproducts of the wastewater treatment process. Rich in nutrients, they can be used as fertilizer on agricultural fields …

28 03, 2025

AM Best Removes Negative Implications, Expects Continued Profitability for Pie Insurance

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AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Pie Insurance Company (Columbus, OH) and its pooled affiliate, Pie …

27 03, 2025

Hannover Re Renews Cloud Outage Catastrophe Bond, Structured by Parametrix

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Hannover Re has renewed a cyber catastrophe bond that provides $20 million worth of retrocessional protection against the accumulation of losses caused by a sustained cloud-outage event during 2025-2026. Cumulus Re II is 45% larger than the first iteration of …

27 03, 2025

State Farm Wins Dismissal of Homeowners’ Class Action Over Use of Xactimate Software

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A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action filed on behalf of Pennsylvania homeowners who believe that State Farm undervalued their property damage claims in its use of the Xactimate software that is popular with insurers. The lead plaintiffs, …

27 03, 2025

Nashville Group Gearing Up for Major League Baseball Stadium

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City Baseball is teaming with a property company in hopes of buying land that could one day serve as the home of a Major League Baseball team. The deal between Music City Baseball and Lincoln …

27 03, 2025

Sompo Granted Licenses to Write Primary Insurance in Belgium and the Netherlands

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Sompo, the global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty re/insurance, announced it has been granted licenses by the regulatory authorities to write primary insurance locally in Belgium and the Netherlands. Sompo said the development extends further Sompo’s commercial …