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Financial Services Firms Acknowledge ‘Awful’ Culture in UK Sexism Inquiry
Representatives from finance firms across the City of London said more work was needed to tackle gaping gender disparities in the industry, even after companies have made gains in the past five ...
Hyundai, Kia Must Face Insurers’ Lawsuits Over Vehicle Thefts
A U.S. judge rejected bids by Hyundai and Kia to dismiss litigation by several hundred insurers seeking to recoup more than $1 billion they claim to owe drivers whose vehicles ...
Report: January Busiest Month for Retail Sector Workers Comp Claims
More workers compensation claims in the retail sector occurred in January compared to the busy holiday months of November and December, according to the 2023 AmTrust Retail Risk Report. Despite ...
Store Designer Says Retailers Should Identify Core Shoplifters
Imagining how shoppers might use a space is core to retailers' bottom line, and one veteran store designer from HFA Architecture + Engineering recommends they do the same with thieves. "Good store ...
Safety Agency Asks Automakers to Install Speed Warning System After Deadly Crash
Federal accident investigators want automakers to install systems on all new vehicles that warn drivers when they go over the speed limit, and it is asking safety regulators to figure out how states ...
Up and Down: InsurTech Funding Headed for Six-Year Low
Trackers of InsurTech deals revealed a 19-20 percent uptick in InsurTech funding for the third-quarter of 2023,compared to second-quarter totals, but year-to-date deal volume is less than half of ...
Artificial Intelligence Not Main Cause of Recent Insurance Layoffs: AM Best
AM Best does not believe artificial intelligence is the main cause of recent insurance industry layoffs. In commentary released today, the credit rating agency wrote that "it is too soon to cite AI ...
Analyzing the New Workday Dead Zone
The hours between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. have become the time when many workers leave the office or take a break from remote work. It's being called "the workday dead zone." ...
Letting People Work From Home Is Good for Companies’ Revenue Growth
Companies that allow remote work have experienced revenue growth that's four times faster than those that are more stringent about office attendance, a new survey shows, ...