1 07, 2026

Ford’s AI Hiccups Lead Carmaker to Rehire ‘Gray Beard’ Engineers

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Ford Motor Co. took an unusually human approach to fixing its stubborn quality problems: It brought back what it calls “gray beard” engineers to help train younger staff and to reprogram the artificial intelligence tools that weren’t getting the job …

1 07, 2026

People Moves: Gerger Named CEO of Big I Illinois

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The board of directors of Big I Illinois named Brett Gerger CEO, effective July 1. Gerger, who has served as director of education and agency resources with Big I Illinois since 2019, succeeds Phil Lackman, who is retiring after 31 …

30 06, 2026

3 Firefighters Killed in Colorado as Wildfires Stoked By Heat, Wind Rage Across West

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Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state’s border with Utah. The National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” …

30 06, 2026

Florida Governor Vetoes E-Bike Safety Bill, Citing Concerns About Bigger Government

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Despite growing concerns about e-bikes on city streets—and the recent, high-profile death of a teenager—Florida’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have put new requirements on the popular vehicles. DeSantis said in a letter that Senate Bill 382, approved …

30 06, 2026

Viewpoint: Why Florida Property Insurance Rates Might (and Might Not) Keep Falling

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Editor’s note: As some national news reports continue to claim that Florida’s property insurance crisis has endured and premiums keep rising, one Florida insurance executive offered a view from inside the industry, shaped by more than three decades in the …

30 06, 2026

AssuranceAmerica Suffers Third-Party Data Breach, Customer Data Exposed

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About three months after it detected suspicious activity within its network systems, AssuranceAmerica has started alerting consumers. The Atlanta-based managing general agency with about 9,500 agents selling personal auto, renters, and commercial auto policies in 14 states, said on March …

30 06, 2026

Proxy Advisers Notch Third Legal Win Staving Off Republican ‘Anti-ESG’ Rules

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A federal judge late on June 26 granted a preliminary injunction blocking an Indiana law requiring new disclosures from proxy advisers, marking a third legal victory for Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis against restrictions backed by Republican lawmakers. The …

30 06, 2026

DOJ Closes Criminal Probe Into Abbott Over Baby Formula Plant, WSJ Reports

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The U.S. Justice Department closed a criminal probe into Abbott Laboratories over its handling of a baby formula plant linked to potentially deadly bacteria and infant deaths, opting instead for civil penalties, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. Reuters …

30 06, 2026

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Cincinnati Benefit Solutions

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Ohio-based Cincinnati Benefit Solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cincinnati Benefit Solutions provides employee benefits services for small businesses in Cincinnati and nearby areas. Drew Locaputo and the Cincinnati …

30 06, 2026

Texas Reaches $34M Settlement With AstraZeneca for Illegal Kickback Scheme

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid. Under the settlement, the company will pay $33,998,000.00 …