Could Blockchain Make Data Integration a Reality for Insurers? November 17, 2022 By Allen Laman When most of us hear the word “blockchain,” we think about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. But could blockchain technology be used...
FBI Director Says TikTok Poses National Security Concerns November 17, 2022 By David Shepardson The U.S. operations of Chinese-owned TikTok raise national security concerns, FBI Director Chris Wray said on Tuesday, flagging the risk...
Report: 90% of U.S. Counties Hit With Disaster in Last Decade November 17, 2022 By Drew Costley Ninety percent of the counties in the United States suffered a weather disaster between 2011 and 2021, according to a...
Gayner to Become Markel Corp. CEO on Jan. 1 November 17, 2022 Markel Corp. said current co-CEO Thomas S. Gayner will become the sole CEO upon the retirement of co-CEO Richard R....
Studies Find Automatic Braking Can Cut Crashes Over 40% November 17, 2022 By Tom Krisher Two new U.S. studies show that automatic emergency braking can cut the number of rear-end automobile crashes in half, and...
Walmart Offers to Pay $3.1B to Settle Opioid Lawsuits November 17, 2022 By Geoff Mulvihill Walmart proposed a $3.1 billion legal settlement on Tuesday over the toll of powerful prescription opioids sold at its pharmacies,...
RMS: Less Than $2B in Insured Losses from Hurricane Nicole November 16, 2022 Catastrophe modeler RMS said private market U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Nicole are estimated at less than $2 billion, with...
People Moves: Yancy President of American Family Group; 16 Promotions at H.W. Kaufman November 16, 2022 Yancy Named President of American Family Group Telisa Yancy, president of American Family Insurance Direct, has been named president of...
FTX’s Bankman-Fried, Celebrity Promoters Sued by Crypto Investors November 16, 2022 By Jody Godoy U.S. crypto investors sued FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and several celebrities who promoted his exchange including comedian Larry David, alleging...
Viewpoint: The Metaverse – Hype vs Reality November 16, 2022 By Michael Brunero The hype around the metaverse has been matched by the millions of dollars being invested by big tech and big...