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Banks, Insurers Ordered to Report Sexism and Bullying Cases in Britain
Britain's markets watchdog has ordered more than 1,000 banks, insurers and brokerages to report how many sexual harassment, discrimination and other non-financial misconduct cases they have recorded ...
Businesses Need Clarity to Achieve Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
Despite business' efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, they are not set up for success, due to conflicting targets and abatement option availability, according to a new study by ...
Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1B in 2023
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, ...
Experts Warn Cyber Attacks on Hospitals Set to Increase, Risking Lives
Cybersecurity experts are warning that hospitals around the country are at risk for attacks like the one that is crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children's hospital, and that the U.S. ...
The Latest Launches from HUB International, Verisk, Xceedance
HUB International, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced the launch of the HUB High Net Worth Excess Wildfire Program to address the need for enhanced wildfire coverage ...
Casualty Reinsurance Renewals See Modest Price Hikes Despite Social Inflation: AM Best
Reinsurers in general maintained adequate capacity for casualty programs, despite concerns about social inflation and some recent reserve strengthening actions, according to a report from AM Best. ...
California’s New Daylighting Law Aims to Improve Pedestrian, Vehicle Safety
A new California law that became effective January 1st aims to improve the visibility of both vehicles and pedestrians in an effort to improve safety for both, according to the San Francisco ...
Florida Considers Stiffer Penalties in Retail Theft Crackdown
Earlier this week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislative action to curb the growing nationwide retail theft and porch piracy trend. In 2022, retailers across the country lost ...