28 04, 2025

Brokers Aon and WTW Report 5% Organic Growth in 1st Quarter, Level With Q1 2024

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The brokers Aon and WTW both reported organic revenues of 5% for the first quarter of the year, level with Q1 2024. Aon’s total revenue in the first quarter increased 16% to $4.7 billion compared to $4.1 billion during Q1 …

28 04, 2025

Midwest Trucking Company to Pay $45K Over Discrimination Disability Lawsuit

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Mail Hauler Trucking, LLC., which delivers mail for the United States Postal Service in North Dakota and South Dakota, will pay $45,000 and provide other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) disability discrimination lawsuit, the federal …

28 04, 2025

CIBA Expands NexEdge in Midwest and Southeast

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CIBA, a commercial real estate insurance program, announced the expansion of its NexEdge individual limits property product to the Upper Midwest and Southeast regions. The expansion builds on the success of the program’s initial launch of NexEdge in the Western …

28 04, 2025

Severe Weather Outbreak Threatens Central U.S. with Tornadoes and Large Hail

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A multi-day severe weather outbreak is expected to bring heavy thunderstorms, large hail and the threat of tornadoes across the central U.S. Parts of the Upper Midwest – particularly southern and western Minnesota and northern Iowa – is at highest …

28 04, 2025

Major Automakers Want Congress to Bar California 2035 Electric Vehicle Plan

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Major automakers want Congress to bar California’s landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states, warning the rules could begin impacting vehicle shipments in a few months. The U.S. …

28 04, 2025

FAA Delays Traffic to Newark Airport After Equipment, Staffing Issues

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The Federal Aviation Administration said a series of issues prompted it to dramatically slow traffic at Newark Liberty Airport on Monday, prompting United Airlines to divert at least 35 flights to other airports. United Airlines, the largest carrier at the …

29 04, 2025

New Hampshire Settles Second Youth Center Abuse Case for $4.5M

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New Hampshire has agreed to pay $4.5 million to a woman who accused a youth detention center staffer of raping her in storage closet just before he handed out candy to other children as a reward for good behavior. Natasha …

29 04, 2025

California Proposes Allowing Testing Of Self-Driving Heavy-Duty Trucks

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California regulators have released a new proposal to allow the testing of self-driving heavy duty trucks on public roads. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles announced proposed regulations last week to allow the testing of self-driving vehicles over 10,001 pounds, …

29 04, 2025

People Moves: Smith Joins Alliant Employee Benefits as VP, Sales Director

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Josh Smith has joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president and sales director within its employee benefits group. Based in California, Smith will direct business development activities across the western region. Smith has nearly 30 years of sales leadership …

29 04, 2025

23andMe Bankruptcy Bid Deadline Extended as DNA Privacy Woes Linger

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The sale of the bankrupt DNA data bank 23andMe is facing delays as the company tries to find a lead bidder that can quickly clear regulatory hurdles and guarantee customer privacy rules will be honored. The former Silicon Valley startup …