The violence that rocked France this weekend as cost-of-living protests degenerated into looting and burning nationwide is raising alert levels across Europe, where elections will be held in at least half a dozen countries next year. While France has a …
At a small cryptocurrency shop in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a sheet of paper dated Oct. 10 is taped to shutters over the entrance: “Our physical stores are temporarily closed until further notice.” Malaysian retailer CryptoBilis, a reseller of …
US conglomerate 3M plans to argue a landmark case brought by Australia over contamination from the company’s use of PFAS “forever chemicals” in its firefighting foam is legally flawed, a court heard on Friday. The claim against the Minnesota-based chemicals …
A cocktail of risks is threatening to stall the US IPO pipeline, leaving Anthropic PBC’s potential blockbuster debut as one of the few offerings that investors can count on. Several deals have already come unglued, with smart-ring maker Oura Inc. …
Three members of a New Jersey family have been charged for their alleged roles in a homeowners’ insurance fraud scheme involving an Assurance Insurance Co. claims examiner that generated more than $100,000 in fraudulent payments. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport reported …
CCC Intelligent Solutions said on Thursday it agreed to be acquired by a consortium of private investment firms led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. Shareholders of the Chicago-based company will receive $7.75 …
Right now, many enterprises are approaching AI adoption like a vendor selection exercise. Which model should we partner with? Which platform is smartest? Which large language model (LLM) has the features and are at a price point we’re looking for? …
A broad-based AI exclusion in insurance policies could create “real confusion and uncertainty,” Marsh CEO John Doyle said, calling for a more nuanced approach to assessing risks as the technology becomes increasingly embedded in business operations. Analysts and experts say …
The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …
Insurance technology company OneShield, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, appointed Terry Brown as chief insurance officer. In this newly created role, Brown will shape the company’s AI-native capabilities and bring them to market. Brown brings decades of insurance experience across the …