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How Autonomous Vehicles Improve Traffic Flow

A fleet of driverless cars working together to keep traffic moving smoothly can improve overall traffic flow by at least 35 percent, researchers have shown. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, programmed a small fleet of miniature robotic cars …

Cyber MGU At-Bay Launches Excess Policy for High Revenue Clients

Cyber insurance MGU At-Bay has launched an excess cyber insurance policy for clients with up to $5 billion in annual revenue, with available limits up to $10 million. At-Bay developed this product to fulfill broker demand for access to the …

Appalachian Underwriters Hires 3 to its Commercial Specialty Division

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. has hired three new underwriters to its Commercial Specialty division. April Cook comes to AUI with background in the underwriting industry, starting as a property and casualty renewal underwriter with an agency and then moving into workers’ …

New York Reclaims Top Financial Center Title from London

New York once again has bragging rights as the world’s leading financial center, having reclaimed the title from London where Brexit continues to cast a shadow of uncertainty over the UK economy. However, the Big Apple ought to be worried …

The MEMIC Group Appoints Kerr Director of Organizational Development & Training

Workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group has appointed Kathleen Kerr as director of Organizational Development & Training. In this newly created role, Kerr will execute enterprise wide organizational development aimed at talent management, performance development, diversity and inclusion, change management, …

New Haven Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $100K

A former New Haven employee has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from the Connecticut city. Daniel Lion, of Hamden, pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge Wednesday. Court documents say New Haven employed the 64-year-old Lion for …

Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Amtrak Train in Vermont

Police in Northfield, Vermont, are investigating the death of a man who was hit by the passing Amtrak Vermonter passenger train. WCAX-TV reports a resident in the Vermont town was at a pedestrian crossing in downtown Northfield when he stumbled …

Worker Seriously Injured at Massachusetts Construction Site

A worker has been seriously injured at a construction site in Lynn, Mass. Lynn Deputy Fire Chief Arthur Richard says the 38-year-old man was taken by helicopter Friday morning to a Boston hospital after suffering the injuries. Officials say a …

Keyless Car Crime Drives 20% Hike in UK Motor Theft Claims in 1st Quarter

The cost of UK motor theft claims paid by insurers in the first quarter rose by more 20% from the same period last year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The ABI report revealed that the number of …

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Davis as Marketing Director

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a network of over 120 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, has hired Lauren Davis as director of Marketing. In this position, she will design and execute digital marketing strategies and campaigns for VIAA …