The White House on Thursday summoned the CEOs of US tech giants to strategize about the dangers of artificial intelligence.
Author: Annie George
In Memoriam: George Nordhaus
It’s with great fondness we pay tribute to George Nordhaus, an insurance marketing pioneer and genuine people person, who passed away on April 24, 2023, at the age of 90.
NOAA Upgrades Storm Surge Forecast Model in Time for Hurricane Season
The NOAA announced Tuesday it has upgraded its storm surge model to improve forecasts for high-impact weather in time for the 2023 hurricane season, which begins June 1.
NY and CA AGs Launch Investigation Into the NFL Over Employment Discrimination
Attorneys general of California and New York are investigating the National Football League for employment discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Allstate Reports Q1 Net Loss Driven by $1.69B Catastrophe Hit
Allstate Corporation has reported a net loss of $346 million in Q1 of this year, compared to a net income of $634 million in the same quarter of 2022.
Brownyard Expands Memorialpro to 36 Additional States
Memorialpro, the insurance program for cemeteries, is now available nationally.
Attacks on Delivery Drivers Add Safety Fears Among Gig Workers
A series of attacks on drivers of ride-hailing and food delivery companies has sent new ripples of fear among some app-based drivers, who say company safety policies are still better geared toward customers than workers.
Merck’s Insurers on the Hook in $1.4 Billion NotPetya Attack, Court Says
Insurers for Merck & Co. must help cover losses from a $1.4 billion cyberattack that the U.S. blamed on Russia, a court said, rejecting the insurers’ argument that the attack was akin to an act of war normally excluded from coverage.
Premium Growth in Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise Market Continued Double-Digit Growth Rate in 2022
Direct premium flowing through the Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprises (DUAE) market in the United States continued its significant growth rate in 2022, increasing by 13.8% to $67.6 billion, according to a new report from AM Best.
House Oversight Panel Wants FEMA to Explain High Flood Insurance Prices
The U.S. House committee charged with investigating government fraud and corruption demanded Monday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency detail just how its new flood insurance pricing system works.