New Research Maps How Public Flood Protections Shape Private Preparedness

Gatineau, Canada - May 10, 2017: The severe flooding on Rue Jaques-Cartier along the Quebec side of the swollen Ottawa River. Pointe Gatineau is one of several areas in North America that has suffered flood conditions.

A new flood protection model developed by researchers at TU Wien and Joanneum Research examines the interaction between public and private measures — and how this interaction can influence the damage caused by future floods. The study, published in Water Resources Research, utilizes survey data from thousands of Austrian households to examine how individuals respond to flood events over… Continue reading New Research Maps How Public Flood Protections Shape Private Preparedness

Trump AI Czar David Sacks Rejects Idea Of Federal Bailout For AI Companies

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Venture capitalist David Sacks, who serves as President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence and crypto czar, said there will be “no federal bailout for AI,” drawing a clear line on federal support for major artificial intelligence companies. Sacks’ remarks followed recent comments from OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar about how the company is looking to… Continue reading Trump AI Czar David Sacks Rejects Idea Of Federal Bailout For AI Companies

Global InsurTech Report Q3 2025: AI Leads Commercial Insurance Innovation

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The latest Global InsurTech Report for the third quarter of 2025 provides an overview of the ongoing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the insurance and reinsurance sectors, with a specific focus on commercial insurance. The report evaluates how InsurTech firms are leveraging AI to transform this major line of business — both through… Continue reading Global InsurTech Report Q3 2025: AI Leads Commercial Insurance Innovation

New North Carolina Program Expands Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses

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Starting this month, small businesses in North Carolina have access to a new way to offer health insurance to employees through the launch of Carolina HealthWorks. The program was made possible by a legislative change last year that updated the state’s insurance regulations.