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‘Captain America’ Swoops in to Fix Hurricane-Hit Roofs in New Orleans
Actor Anthony Mackie was not carrying his Captain America shield when he returned to his hometown of New Orleans to help repair hurricane-damaged roofs. But for people in his old neighborhood, ...
Safety Board Recommends Blood Alcohol Technology in All New Cars
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving. The ...
Congress Examines Insurer Diversity; Results ‘Disappointing,’ Lawmakers Say
The insurance industry still has a lot of work to do when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, despite a strong DEI push across the industry, there was little change in racial, ...
Rising Auto Rates Affecting ‘Bundle’ Strategy: J.D. Power
Bundling home and auto insurance may have hit a roadblock as consumers have started to break up policies largely due to increases in auto insurance premiums, according to J.D. Power. Overall ...
State Farm Agrees to Settle Katrina Claims Lawsuit With Mississippi AG
Mississippi has quietly settled its lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for allegedly minimizing its Hurricane Katrina payments to policyholders, leaving the state to compensate ...
Zurich Now Offering a Bachelor’s Degree Apprenticeship
Zurich North America has posted open positions for its new Bachelor's Degree Apprenticeship, expanding the Associate Degree Apprenticeships it began offering in the U.S. in 2016. The news comes just ...
Cyber Defense Agency Urges Companies to Automate Threat Testing
The U.S. government's cyber defense agency is recommending for the first time that companies embrace automated continuous testing to protect against longstanding online threats. The guidance, from a ...
U.S. DOL Expands OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program
OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program targets employers who repeatedly disregard workers' safety and health. In order to strengthen enforcement and improve compliance with workplace safety ...