Cancer-Causing Benzene Emissions at 10 Refineries Exceed EPA Limits: Watchdog February 6, 2020 Ten U.S. oil refineries, including six in Texas, released the cancer-causing chemical benzene in concentrations that exceeded federal limits last...
Hospital’s Ransomware Attack Exposes New Risk for Muni-Bond Issuers February 6, 2020 By Mallika Mitra Hackers have finally done what bond issuers may have feared most from cyber criminals. A ransomware attack on Pleasant Valley...
Researchers Create Extreme Weather Early Warning System from ‘Obsolete’ Tool February 6, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson Rice University engineers have created a deep learning computer system that taught itself to accurately predict extreme weather events, like...
Last Chance to Participate in the 2020 Agency Salary Survey February 5, 2020 Would you like to know where agency salaries and total compensation ranks today? Find out by completing this year’s exclusive...
Industry, Government Air Differences Over Asbestos Testing of Talc Powders, Cosmetics February 5, 2020 By Chad Terhune and Lisa Girion For the first time in nearly 50 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration examined asbestos testing for talc powders...
Comparison Website The Zebra Raises $38.5 Million February 5, 2020 Digital personal lines comparison site The Zebra has reported $38.5 million in Series C fundraising. The round was led by...
Global Insurance Industry M&A Total Reached $12.92B in December February 5, 2020 Total insurance industry merger and acquisition (M&A) deals in December 2019 worth $12.92 billion were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s...
Forget Robots. Dogs May Be Taking Crop Inspection Jobs. February 5, 2020 By Kim Kaplan Dogs specially trained by the federal government’s Agricultural Research Service scientists have proven to be the most efficient way to...
U.S. Seeks Certificaton Criteria for Civilian Drones February 5, 2020 By Alan Levin Government regulators plan to review drone designs in the same way they review other aircraft, a major step toward allowing...
The Hartford’s 2019 Acquisition of Navigators Pays Off February 5, 2020 By Mark Hollmer The Hartford closed out 2019 with gains in net income and net investment income, buttressed in part by its $2.1...