May 29, 2019
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 …
May 29, 2019
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 …
May 29, 2019
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’ …
May 28, 2019
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 …
May 28, 2019
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, …
May 28, 2019
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 …
May 28, 2019
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 …
May 28, 2019
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 …
May 28, 2019
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 …
May 28, 2019
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 …