Washington, D.C., and two states have filed new lawsuits against Alphabet Inc.’s Google, accusing the company of deceiving consumers by tracking their location even when users try to turn off the company’s tracking. According to a lawsuit filed Monday in the District of Columbia’s Superior Court, Google falsely told customers that if they opted out… Continue reading Lawsuit Alleges Google Deceived Users About Location Tracking
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James Breaux Joins Alliant’s Team in Houston
Alliant has hired James Breaux as Vice President and continues to expand its team in Texas. Based in Houston, Breaux will create customized risk management and property and casualty insurance solutions that safeguard clients’ businesses across the region. “James has a proven record of delivering highly strategic property and casualty solutions for clients across multiple… Continue reading James Breaux Joins Alliant’s Team in Houston
Insurers Will Reward Safe, Healthy Drivers with Potentially Cheaper Life Insurance
You can get a car insurance discount if you allow Allstate Corp. to track your driving. You can get a life insurance discount if you let John Hancock monitor your diet and exercise. The two insurers are now collaborating on the theory that safe drivers live longer lives. The cost will be allowing insurers to… Continue reading Insurers Will Reward Safe, Healthy Drivers with Potentially Cheaper Life Insurance
Allstate Buys Office Building Downtown Chicago for Possible Headquarters
A 10-story office building at 29 N. Wacker Drive, long overshadowed by taller and newer towers on that thoroughfare, could become the corporate headquarters of Allstate, the insurance company said last week. Allstate said it has acquired the building as a possible replacement for its vast Northbrook headquarters, which it is selling for $232 million.… Continue reading Allstate Buys Office Building Downtown Chicago for Possible Headquarters
Beazley Further Expands Deadly Weapons Protection and Safeguard Team in U.S.
Beazley has appointed Nisar Siddiqui as Production Underwriter – Deadly Weapons Protection (DWP) and Safeguard in the US, underpinning the specialist insurer’s commitment to expanding its DWP and Safeguard books, and further expanding its reach in the United States. Nisar joins Beazley from Donyati LLC, where he provided strategic advisory services to clients in various… Continue reading Beazley Further Expands Deadly Weapons Protection and Safeguard Team in U.S.
Judge: Legal Costs in Surfside Condo Collapse May Reach $100M
A judge said Friday that the legal fees and costs associated with the deadly collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium building could reach $100 million. That’s why Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman urged all sides to work toward mediated settlements of numerous claims arising from the Champlain Towers South disaster. “Put forth a Herculean effort… Continue reading Judge: Legal Costs in Surfside Condo Collapse May Reach $100M
GM Set to Launch Behavior-Based U.S. Driver Insurance in Q1
A company executive said in an interview that General Motors Co plans to launch an algorithm-based auto insurance plan in some U.S. states by the end of the first quarter that will charge policyholders based on their driving performance. Together with its insurance partner American Family, the automaker’s OnStar subsidiary has requested regulatory approval for… Continue reading GM Set to Launch Behavior-Based U.S. Driver Insurance in Q1
Acrisure Broadens Platform with Cyber Services Division
Acrisure, a fast-growing fintech leader that operates a top-10 global insurance broker, announced the formation of Acrisure Cyber Services. It joins Insurance, Reinsurance, Real Estate Services and Asset Management as divisions powered by Acrisure’s technology capabilities and global distribution network. Businesses in every industry face complex cyber risk, particularly the millions of small and midsize… Continue reading Acrisure Broadens Platform with Cyber Services Division
IICF to Host Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums This Summer
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is holding its Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forum series in June where insurance industry professionals, business leaders and DEI experts will gather to share insight on the state of diversity initiatives in the industry and discuss best practices and innovative approaches for the future of inclusive work. Register now… Continue reading IICF to Host Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums This Summer
Tornado Victim’s Family Sues Amazon Over Warehouse Collapse
The family of a delivery driver who died last month when a tornado collapsed the central Illinois Amazon facility where he worked filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday in Madison County. The action on behalf of Austin McEwen, 26, claims that Amazon failed to warn employees of dangerous weather or provide safe shelter before a… Continue reading Tornado Victim’s Family Sues Amazon Over Warehouse Collapse