District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb reported that Universal Title will pay $500,000 after an investigation by his office found that the company was engaged in an illegal title insurance kickback scheme. The attorney general’s office said Universal …
Allianz is weighing options for its Allianz Global Investors unit, including a possible merger or partial sale of the division, four people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a move that would give the business greater scale. AllianzGI, …
The Clear Group, the London-based independent insurance broker, announced it has acquired Vision Insurance Services Ltd, based in Bagshot, Surrey, UK. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This latest acquisition strengthens Clear’s presence in the south east of …
Technology giants developing big artificial intelligence data centers in Texas will need to pay more for electricity infrastructure upgrades to prevent those costs from burdening households and other businesses, according to the state grid operator’s chief. Affordable power is “at …
Federal workplace safety investigators have determined that a Temple, Texas manufacturer and designer of school furnishings could have prevented an employee’s serious and permanent hand and arm injuries by installing required machine guards. Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s …
The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American farmers rely on the route to deliver their crops to the world. Months of limited rainfall — with few chances …
Big I Illinois, an association representing Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents throughout the state, presented awards to top agents and agencies during the association’s annual convention and 125th Anniversary Celebration held in Peoria, October 15-17, 2024. Big I Illinois presented …
The US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal that sought to give the president control over agencies that have long operated independently, potentially including the Federal Trade Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission. The appeal, pressed by two research …
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $180,000 settlement with All Point Construction LLC in Allen Park, Michigan to resolve alleged violations of the federal lead renovation, repair and painting regulations. After receiving a complaint from a resident, EPA launched an …
Phoenix has become a nerve-wracking bellwether for extreme heat. Arizona’s capital recently endured a three-week stretch when every day broke a heat record, with thermometers peaking at 117F (47C) on Sept. 28. Yet even below the threshold of smashing records, …