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Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Announces Staff Changes
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation announced leadership staff changes. DWC is launching a new program area, AI Innovation and Integration, focused on the responsible, mission-driven use of artificial intelligence to modernize processes and reduce administrative burdens, …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 4:54 PM |
People Moves: Shepherd Insurance Names Kleymeyer as President of Employee Benefits
Shepherd Insurance announced that Matt Kleymeyer has joined the firm as the President of Employee Benefits, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to delivering innovative employee benefits solutions and exceptional client service. Based out of Shepherd’s headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, Kleymeyer …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 4:41 PM |
Texas Panhandle Shaken by Strongest Earthquake to Hit the Region
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle early Thursday morning, one of the strongest recorded in Texas. Effects from the earthquake were felt throughout the rural region and as far as southern Oklahoma and New Mexico. According to the …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 4:38 PM |
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Tainted Mexican Lettuce Widens
The cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s sickened thousands of people in the US is spreading further, as federal health officials linked four more states to tainted iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tied Illinois, Kansas, …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 4:30 PM |
Prudential Reimburses 2.85 Billion Yen After Misconduct Probe
Prudential Financial Inc. said it reimbursed 437 individuals about a total of 2.85 billion yen ($17.4 million) as part of remediation efforts following a regulatory probe into employee misconduct at its Japan business. In addition to the 498 individuals who …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 3:25 PM |
US Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
Mortgage rates in the US, already the highest in almost a year, rose for a third week, squeezing affordability as home price growth accelerates. The average for a 30-year, fixed loan climbed to 6.58% from 6.55% a week earlier, Freddie …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 3:20 PM |
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Orlando, Tampa
Tesla this week expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, as the electric-vehicle maker races to prove that it can scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its initial launch markets. The move comes a day before Tesla reports second-quarter …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 3:14 PM |
People Moves: Executive Changes at Hudson Insurance
Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc., based in Stamford, Connecticut, made several leadership changes at its U.S. insurance subsidiary, Hudson Insurance Group, based in New York City. After more than 20 years with the company, Chris Gallagher will retire from Hudson, effective …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 3:08 PM |
Husband and Wife Insurance Brokers Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
A married couple from New Bedford, Massachusetts was sentenced yesterday for a scheme to defraud at least 50 individuals or insurance providers seeking insurance coverage through their business, BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC. According to U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley, a …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 2:00 PM |
Insurer Mapfre Estimates Venezuela Quake Losses at €25 Million
Spanish insurer Mapfre said on Thursday that losses from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela would be up to €25 million ($28.5 million), after its first-half net profit grew 9.4% despite storm-related claims in Spain and Portugal and negative currency …
POSTED JULY 24, 2026 1:33 PM |
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