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Good ‘Mind Reading’ Abilities Lead to Successful Teamwork
University of Birmingham researchers have found that people with strong mind reading abilities — the ability to understand and take the perspective of another person's feelings and intentions — ...
New Cybersecurity Labeling Announced for Smart Devices in the U.S.
The Biden administration and major consumer technology players on Tuesday launched an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place to help consumers choose ...
Utility Investors Wary of Exposures After Buffett’s PacifiCorp Held Liable for Wildfires
Destructive wildfires are now an almost routine part of summer in the American West, and electrical utilities have likewise become used to having their power lines and equipment blamed for igniting ...
Workers Compensation Remains Profit Engine for U.S. P/C Insurers: AM Best
Workers compensation insurers' underwriting results continued to outpace the rest of the U.S. property/casualty commercial sector in 2022, as they benefited from the long-term decline in workplace ...
Claims InsurTech Tractable AI Raises $65M in Funding Led by SoftBank
Tractable, the London-based InsurTech that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for visual claims assessments and disaster recovery, announced a $65M Series E investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund ...
Tailored Products, Personalized Services, Affordability Desired by Policyholders: Survey
Policyholders today are zeroing in on an insurer's reputation, premium affordability, and personalized services and products when shopping for insurance coverage, according to results of a new ...
Outcomes the Focus of US Businesses’ Cybersecurity Strategy
As cyber attacks grow in frequency, U.S.-based companies are managing the risk by tapping their current cybersecurity systems already in place, according to a new report by Information Services Group ...
New US Special Probe Opened to Investigate Fatal Tesla Crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is opening a new special crash investigation into a fatal accident in California involving a 2018 Tesla Model 3 where advanced ...