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20 06, 2025

Thriving Southern Cities Face Economic Threat From Funding Cuts

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The same economic anchor that propelled North Carolina’s Research Triangle into one of America’s most thriving economies now risks becoming a liability. Major academic institutions in the community have helped lure businesses of all sizes — and the jobs that …

20 06, 2025

Honda Recalls More Than 259,000 Cars in the US Due to Brake Pedal Issue

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Honda is recalling more than 259,000 of its cars across the U.S. due to a problem that can cause the brake pedal to shift out of position, potentially interfering with a driver’s ability to stop or slow down. According to …

20 06, 2025

People Moves: Arizona Department of Insurance Names Ailor Interim Agency Director

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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Ailor as the interim agency director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Ailor has 30 years of public service experience as an insurance regulator, serving in various supervisory roles, most recently …

20 06, 2025

Insurer Aflac Investigating Possible Data Breach

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Aflac on Friday disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which personal information of its customers may have been compromised, making it the latest insurance provider to be targeted. The health and life insurance firm said the attack on its U.S. network, …

20 06, 2025

Foundational, Leadership-Driven Education High Priority in Insurance

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Foundational learning remains a high priority for insurance and risk management professionals, according to The Institutes Knowledge Group’s annual Skills Report. Risk assessment, coverage analysis, and insurance operations education were among the top courses chosen by industry professionals. Based on …

20 06, 2025

US Supreme Court Lets Fuel Producers Challenge California Emissions Standards

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The U.S. Supreme Court sided on Friday with fuel producers that had opposed California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law, agreeing that their legal challenge to the mandates should not have been dismissed. …

19 06, 2025

Florida’s Evolving Bad-Faith Landscape: What Claims and Insurance Pros Need to Know

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Bad faith litigation has long posed both legal and reputational risks for insurers operating in Florida. With the enactment in 2023 of House Bill 837—a sweeping tort-reform measure—there are important changes to how insurers and their claims professionals must approach …

19 06, 2025

Plenty of Investor Interest in Insurance Despite Drop in Deal Volume, Says PwC

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Deal volume is down but the total value of the deals that were made is up, according an analysis by PwC of mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector. The look at M&A activity showed total deal value within the …

19 06, 2025

Krispy Kreme Starts Notifying Over 160,000 People Affected by Data Breach

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Krispy Kreme released new information about its late 2024 data breach and said it is notifying affected individuals—many of them current or former employees, and their families. According to a post on its website and a notification to the attorney …

19 06, 2025

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes on Test Stand in Yet Another Setback

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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas, adding to a series of setbacks to Elon Musk’s space ambitions that include trips to Mars. The huge blast enveloped the craft as it stood upright on a test …