21 11, 2025

IIHS: Large Blind Zones in Vehicles Increase Pedestrian Crash Risk

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Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are far more likely to strike pedestrians during left turns, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. In a study of nearly 4,500 pedestrian crashes in seven states, IIHS found …

20 11, 2025

People Moves: IQUW Taps Munich Re’s Gregory as Reinsurance Underwriter; The Fidelis Partnership Names Dlugosch From Swiss Re as Group Head of Aviation

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This edition of International People Moves details appointments at IQUW and The Fidelis Partnership. A summary of these new hires follows here. IQUW Taps Gregory From Munich Re as Underwriter in London Reinsurance Team Specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW announced …

20 11, 2025

Malaysia Enters Mediation With Baer on $112 Million 1MDB Suit

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Malaysia said it’s entered mediation talks with Julius Baer Group Ltd. in a bid to settle a $112 million lawsuit filed against the Swiss bank by a unit of the failed 1MDB development fund. SRC International (Malaysia) Ltd. sued the …

20 11, 2025

Florida Congresswoman Indicted on Charges of Misusing $5M in FEMA Funds

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A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and others, charging that they used federal disaster relief funds for her 2021 Congressional campaign. Federal prosecutors said Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, 51, of Miramar, …

21 11, 2025

Psychological Injuries in Workers’ Comp: A Patchwork of State Approaches

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In recent years, mental health has become a growing focus in the workplace. Employers and policymakers alike are paying closer attention to how psychological well-being intersects with job performance, safety and long-term employee health. Yet when it comes to workers’ …

20 11, 2025

Waymo Continues to Broaden US Robotaxi Footprint

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Alphabet’s Waymo will expand its robotaxi operations to Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans in the coming days, the ride-hailing service provider said on Thursday, as it accelerates the broad rollout of its services in the U.S. The company said it …

20 11, 2025

State Farm Files for 6.2% Auto Rate Reduction in California

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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. submitted a rate filing to reduce personal auto insurance rates by 6.2%. The filing has a targeted effective date of Feb. 23, 2026, and is pending approval from the California Department of Insurance. State …

21 11, 2025

The Hartford CEO Takes Lead in Shaping the City of Hartford’s Future

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The Hartford Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift has convened a group of corporate and community leaders in greater Hartford to develop a unifying vision for the city. According to the announcement from the namesake insurer based in the city, the …

21 11, 2025

SEC to Drop Controversial SolarWinds Cyberattack Lawsuit

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will drop its landmark lawsuit against SolarWinds Corp. that accused the company of covering up internal problems ahead of a massive cyberattack. The SEC, the software company and its top information security official jointly …

20 11, 2025

Starbucks Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Surprise Sales Decline

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Starbucks must face a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing declining sales in the United States and China, its largest markets, leading to a 16% drop in its stock price after the coffee chain revealed the unexpected weakness. In …