Companies Are Dropping the D or E From DEI to Avoid Criticism
After a backlash against DEI programs by conservative activists, a majority of executives in a new survey said that their companies have changed how the initiatives are ...
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Companies Boost Social and Climate Reporting Amid ESG Backlash
Many U.S. companies have stepped up reporting on environmental and social matters in recent years even with sustained pressure from conservative politicians, data reviewed by ...
85M Electric Vehicles on the Road by End of 2025: Gartner
By the end of 2025, 85 million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans and heavy trucks are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. "Despite several hurdles ...
Despite Recent Backlash, Nearly 60% of U.S. Workers Support Current DEI Policies
While recent events have put corporate America's diversity efforts on defense, the programs continue to receive strong support from employees, according to new research from The Conference Board. The ...
October Flash Drought Strikes Nearly Half of U.S.
A bone-dry October is pushing nearly half of the United States into a flash drought, leading to fires in the Midwest and hindering shipping on the Mississippi River. More than 100 different long-term ...
Howden Launches Cyber Ins. Solution With Chubb, LSM and Mosaic
Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced the launch of Howden Safe+, a cyber insurance solution aimed at clients with revenues between $250 million and $2 billion. Safe+ ...
Chubb Continues ‘Record’ Year With 13.8% Jump in Q3 Net Income
Chubb recorded an 11.7 percent increase in P/C underwriting income with a combined ratio of 87.7 as part of third-quarter net income of about $2.2 billion, up 13.8 percent. CEO Evan G. Greenberg said ...
Commercial Brake Safety Week Results Show Only 13% Had Out-of-Service Violations
As part of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) North American Brake Safety Week, held August 25-31, certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 16,725 inspections on ...
Survey Finds Consumers See Link Between Attorney-Repped Claims and Higher Auto Insurance Costs
Drive along any stretch of highway and you'll see widespread advertising by billboard attorneys encouraging consumers to hire a lawyer to settle an auto accident claim. But this leads to higher costs ...