Several long Covid patients in the United States interviewed by NBC News say their insurance providers are declining to provide coverage related to their illness.
Author: Annie George
Rise of AI Puts Spotlight on Bias in Algorithms
The hype around ChatGPT and other generative-artificial-intelligence technology is highlighting a continuing challenge for businesses: how to keep bias out of their own AI algorithms.
Safety Agency Opens Probe of Norfolk Southern Rail Accidents
Federal investigators are opening a wide-ranging investigation into one of the nation’s biggest railroads following a fiery derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month.
Lloyd’s Reports Strong 2022 Underwriting Performance
Lloyd’s yesterday announced that its underwriting performance improved more than expected by 1.6 percentage points to deliver a combined ratio of 91.9% in the 2022 financial year
TSA Issues New Cybersecurity Requirements for Airport and Aircraft Operators
The Transportation Security Administration issued a new cybersecurity amendment on an emergency basis to the security programs of certain TSA-regulated airport and aircraft operators.
Cyber Hack Potentially Exposes U.S. Lawmakers’ Personal Data
A serious breach at a healthcare administrator serving the U.S. House of Representatives has potentially exposed the personal data of hundreds of lawmakers and their staff.
Defunct California Oil Company Must Pay $65M Over Oil Spills
Federal prosecutors say a defunct company that spilled more than a million gallons of crude oil and wastewater in California must pay more than $65 million in penalties and cleanup costs.
Arkansas Tyson Workers Sue Over Lack of COVID Protections
Thirty-four Tyson Foods employees, former employees and family members filed a lawsuit against the companym saying it failed to take appropriate precautions at its meat-packing plants during the early days of the COVID pandemic.
AM Best: U.S. P/C Industry Shows Considerable Resilience Despite Continuing Challenges
Weather-related losses continued for the U.S. property & casualty (P/C) insurance segment in 2022, putting pressure on financial results in a year that also saw a 40-year high for inflation and the second-costliest catastrophe event on record, according to an AM Best report
New Report: 2022 Was A Record-breaking Year for U.S. Product Recalls
For the second consecutive year, more than 1 billion units of food, drugs, medical devices, automobiles, and consumer products were recalled in the Unites States.