24 08, 2026

Register: Risky Future AI Tools for Insurance BPO & Consulting ‘Demo Day’ on August 26

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Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for BPO & Consulting” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for Carriers, MGAs, Retail Agencies and Operations Executives. This event spotlights AI solutions that focus …

24 08, 2026

Despite Risk, Speeding Becoming Normalized AAA Study Finds

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A new study suggests that some drivers feel speeding is okay despite the risks, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS). While most drivers agreed that posted speed limits are appropriate, many also considered driving 10 mph over …

24 08, 2026

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Arkansas’ Kinsale

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AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of Kinsale Insurance Company (Kinsale) based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The outlook of …

24 08, 2026

Register: Risky Future AI Tools for Insurance BPO & Consulting ‘Demo Day’ on August 26

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Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for BPO & Consulting” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for Carriers, MGAs, Retail Agencies and Operations Executives. This event spotlights AI solutions that focus …

24 08, 2026

USI Sues 3 Former Producers After They Allegedly Moved Clients to Howden US

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USI Insurance Services has sued three former producers, who “reneged on their contractual obligations” in a move to competitor Howden US, the brokerage alleged. According to a lawsuit filed earlier this month in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District …

24 08, 2026

NHTSA Eyeing 1 Million GM Pickups, SUVs Over Engine Failure Concerns

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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it has opened a probe into 997,743 General Motors pickup trucks and SUVs over concerns related to engine failure. The vehicles include the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC …

24 08, 2026

Highest-Ever Ocean Temperature Measured as Super El Niño Forms

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Scientists have recorded the highest temperature ever measured in the world’s oceans, as climate change combines with a powerful El Niño in the tropical Pacific.The global average sea-surface temperature hit a record 21.1C (70F) on Aug. 22, according to Europe’s …

24 08, 2026

Miami Restaurateur, Telemundo Station President Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

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The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the …

24 08, 2026

Former Virginia Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Fraud

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A former Virginia insurance agent pled guilty last week to wire fraud related to a scheme to pocket the premiums he was paid for policies he sold. According to court documents, Thomas Robert Hoyt, of Melfa, told certain clients to …

24 08, 2026

Germany Says Weapons Cache Points to Hybrid Attack Plans

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Germany’s top security official confirmed the discovery of a cache of weapons on the outskirts of Berlin and said authorities are investigating the possible involvement of foreign security agents in a range of planned attacks. The revelation by Interior Minister …