As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was an increase in “zoom-bombing,” in which hackers and pranksters crashed into virtual meetings with abusive messages and imagery. Zoom has now agreed to a “historic” $85 million payout as part of a class-action settlement brought by its users, including church groups who claimed the disruptions traumatized… Continue reading Zoom Agrees to Historic $85M Payout for Graphic Zoombombing Claims
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The Hartford Partners with Earthwatch on Global Pollinator Program
The Hartford is partnering with Earthwatch, an international environmental organization, on a citizen-science project to document pollinators with the goal of understanding if key species are declining and how climate change may be affecting pollinator populations. One area of focus for the Global Pollinator Watch program is understanding the ecological health of the City of… Continue reading The Hartford Partners with Earthwatch on Global Pollinator Program
Amwins: Climate Change an Increasing Factor in Reinsurance Pricing
Ongoing climate change is expected to influence pricing decisions for property reinsurers, stifling price cuts in the short term. That’s the message from Jessica Zuiker, Amwins Group’s assistant national property practice leader, and Rich DiClemente, Amwins Re’s president. The pair cited last year’s losses as a result of natural disasters. “With losses totaling $145 billion,… Continue reading Amwins: Climate Change an Increasing Factor in Reinsurance Pricing
Elon Musk Says: Trying to Turn a Nightmare into a Dream with Tesla Insurance
Elon Musk, along with Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn, shared key details about Tesla’s new insurance offering that uses real-time driving behavior data during the company’s recent Q1 2022 earnings call. The insurance product went live earlier this week in Virginia, Colorado, and Oregon. During the call, Musk explained that having real-time feedback for driving… Continue reading Elon Musk Says: Trying to Turn a Nightmare into a Dream with Tesla Insurance
California Top Court Asked to Weigh Employer Liability for COVID Infections
California’s top state court may soon decide whether businesses can be sued when employees contract COVID-19 at work and spread it to their relatives, after a federal appeals court on Thursday asked for its input on the novel question. A three-judge 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel certified questions to the California Supreme Court… Continue reading California Top Court Asked to Weigh Employer Liability for COVID Infections
Massachusetts State Supreme Court First to Reject Insurance for COVID Business Losses
The Massachusetts Supreme Court became the first in the country on Thursday to rule on whether businesses can recoup losses caused by COVID-19 through insurance policies, ruling that three restaurants could not. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously ruled that the restaurants could not recover for lost revenue after the pandemic began in early 2020… Continue reading Massachusetts State Supreme Court First to Reject Insurance for COVID Business Losses
13 Nassar Victims Seeking $130M from FBI Over Bungled Probe
Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar are suing the FBI for $10 million each, claiming a botched investigation by agents resulted in more abuse by the sports doctor, according to lawyers on Thursday. It is an attempt to hold the government accountable for assaults that occurred after July 15, 2015. The Justice Department’s inspector… Continue reading 13 Nassar Victims Seeking $130M from FBI Over Bungled Probe
DOJ to Appeal Ruling on Mask Mandate
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge’s decision to overturn a mask mandate for public transportation, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that such an order is still necessary for public health. The decision was made after the CDC concluded that a “order requiring masking in… Continue reading DOJ to Appeal Ruling on Mask Mandate
WTW Receives Highest Recognition for Innovation in Benefits Outsourcing
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced that it has been named to the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ (IAOP’s) 2022 Global Outsourcing 100®. This is the 11th consecutive year that WTW has been recognized as one of the best outsourcing providers and advisors in the world. WTW received a top… Continue reading WTW Receives Highest Recognition for Innovation in Benefits Outsourcing
Prepare for the Future with Google Analytics 4
Google Analytics 4 is replacing Universal Analytics as its next-generation measurement solution. Universal Analytics properties will cease processing new hits on July 1, 2023. Those still using Universal Analytics should complete the transition to Google Analytics 4. Google Analytics Set Up Now is the time to create a new Google Analytics 4 property and double-check… Continue reading Prepare for the Future with Google Analytics 4