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AI’s Climate Footprint Draws Growing Concern From Asset Owners
Asset owners are increasingly concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on the environment and society, according to a report by Morningstar Inc. In a survey of more than 500 pension funds, family offices, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and other …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:05 AM |
Federal Legislation Targets Auto Insurance Fraud With Steep Penalties
Earlier this month, federal legislation was introduced to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime, according to a joint press release by Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside U.S Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX-22), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and Vince Fong (R-CA-20). …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:03 AM |
The Body of the Last Victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee Has Been Found
The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband, Jimmy Tucker, when …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:02 AM |
EU Says It’s Ready to Get Tough Against Chinese Trade Imbalances
European Union officials insist they need to see a credible effort from China to rebalance its trade relationship with the bloc by next month or they will use all “tools” at their disposal to fix the situation. EU trade chief …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:01 AM |
Lemonade $10.5 Million Settlement Over License Number Data Breach Approved
A federal district court in New York has approved a $10.5 million class action settlement by digital insurer Lemonade over its exposing license numbers of as many as 190,644 drivers to third parties through its online auto insurance quote platform. …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:00 AM |
Markets/Coverages: Summit Workers’ Comp Enters Maryland and Washington D.C
Workers’ compensation provider Summit has expanded its coverage into Maryland and Washington, D.C. Summit-managed carriers — Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Co., Bridgefield Employers Insurance Co. and Bridgefield Indemnity Insurance Co. — received regulatory approval to begin offering workers’ compensation coverage in …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:00 AM |
Hawai’i Employers’ Mutual Giving $5M Divided to Policyholders
Hawai’i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Inc. is returning $5 million to qualifying policyholders this year, a move that the workers’ compensation insurer said marks the 20th consecutive annual dividend declared by its board. This payout also matches the largest dividend …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:00 AM |
New York Attorney General Urges AI Whistleblowers to Come Forward
New York Attorney General Letitia James encouraged workers at artificial intelligence companies to confidentially report activity they think is dangerous or illegal to her office. In a Thursday press release, James pointed to an online portal she said whistleblowers could …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:00 AM |
Ex-Youth Center Counselor Faces Sex Assault Trial in New Hampshire
A sexual assault trial started Monday for a New Hampshire man whose arrest more than seven years ago kicked off one of the biggest youth detention scandals in U.S. history. Former youth counselor Jeffrey Buskey, 60, of Litchfield, faces allegations …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:00 AM |
People Moves: Burns & Wilcox Promotes Carvalho to Regional Vice President
Burns & Wilcox promoted Tom Carvalho to regional vice president. The promotion is effective Oct. 1. Carvalho will oversee Burns & Wilcox operations in Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; and San Francisco, Sacramento and Fresno, California. He will report to Rich …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 5:00 AM |
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