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Today's Headlines
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December 4, 2025 |
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Like many legacy sectors, the insurance industry has long relied on structured courses and compliance modules to onboard and train new employees. Such an approach measures training success by attendance rates, session completion checklists and certificate quotas. But training does not necessarily create competency, nor does competency alone ensure productivity and effectiveness. Unfortunately, the insurance... read more
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Nearly 44 percent of the 16,000 truck driving programs nationwide may be forced to close if they lose their students after a federal Transportation Department review found they may not be complying with minimum requirements. The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply... read more
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The insurance industry has long been at the forefront of decision-making, but we now stand at the brink of a whole new era. Welcome to the Decision Era, where human expertise combines with advanced AI to reimagine how claims are managed, analyzed, and resolved. Recently ... read more |
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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. faces a lawsuit accusing it of fraud and unjust enrichment for selling products from PHL Variable Insurance Co., which authorities say has a $2.2 billion capital shortfall that left policyholders with less-than-promised payouts. Three people who bought PHL life insurance and annuity contracts from State Farm agents are seeking... read more
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The just-ended 2025 Atlantic hurricane season surprised some forecasters after it produced no major storms that hit the United States. But the hurricanes that did arise, with most remaining offshore and one slamming Jamaica, were mostly Category 5 beasts – signaling that new extremes are on the way in coming years, according to published research.... read more
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Families of the victims of a UPS cargo jet crash plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit on Wednesday, according to one of the law firms representing the victims. The UPS MD-11 cargo jet crashed immediately after taking off in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 4, killing 14 people. Crash investigators with the National Transportation Safety... read more
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The National Safety Council has received four federal pass-through grants totaling nearly $1.3 million to help employers prevent roadway crashes, injuries, and fatalities through its Our Driving Concern program. The awards will expand efforts to equip employers with free education, training, and resources that strengthen safety culture and protect workers both on and off the... read more
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New insights on teen driving risks, drawn from its national Teen Driving survey and internal claims data, reveal that 66 percent of parents express serious safety concerns, but many lack the tools or guidance to turn those concerns into a clear plan, according to Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE). PURE's claims data validates parents' concerns... read more
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It's that time again when the insurance world starts rolling out big, bold ...
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While managing claims in-house may seem like maintaining control, it often ...
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70% of insurance core system implementations fail, despite significant ...
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Compensation drives placement decisions in ways most don't recognize. Case in ...
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MGAs are facing unprecedented opportunities—but only if they can scale ...
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