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More Autonomous Trucks: Waabi, Volvo Partner to Boost U.S. Adoption
A new, long-term strategic collaboration between Waabi and Volvo is set to scale up the adoption of autonomous trucks in the United States, according to a press release issued this week by Waabi, an ...
Proposed Federal Act Seeks to Reduce Wildfires
Last month, Wyoming Republican U.S. Senator John Barrasso introduced legislation to reduce the destruction caused by wildfire risk, while seeking to improve forest health. Around 63 million of the ...
New Designs for Replacement Bridge After Deadly Collapse Highlight Safety Changes
Almost a year after the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials on Tuesday unveiled their designs for its replacement, which will be taller and better protected ...
Growth of Pet Insurance Continues as Market Could Reach $4.5B
Any pet owner who has been hit by sticker shock at the vet's office understands why pet insurance is a booming business. Pet health insurance purchases have been up over the last several years, ...
Global Commercial Insurance Rates Drop in Q4 for 2nd Consecutive Quarter: Marsh
Global commercial insurance rates fell 2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 following a 1 percent decline in Q3 2024 — marking the second consecutive quarterly decrease following seven years of ...
The Hartford Stag Gets a New Look
The iconic stag logo of The Hartford is getting a new look—one that the company describes as bold and contemporary—honoring "the company's rich history while demonstrating its modern, visionary ...
Markel’s Board Commencing Review of Go-Forward Business Structure
In spite of reporting operating earnings of $3.7 billion for 2024, Markel Group announced that the holding company for insurance and other businesses has decided to conduct a review of its business, ...