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Lloyd’s Probing Conduct of Ex-CEO Who Had Been Set to Join AIG
Lloyd’s of London is investigating its former chief executive officer, John Neal, who was set to start at American International Group Inc. next month before the company disclosed he’s no longer joining due to “personal circumstances.” Lloyd’s Chairman Charles Roxburgh …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:02 PM |
AM Best Downgrades State Farm Mutual Auto
AM Best has downgraded the financial strength ratings of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates to A+ from A++, reflecting a revision to Best’s assessment of the group’s operating performance. The affiliates included in the rating action …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 4:10 PM |
Former Florida Broker and Texas Man Convicted in ACA Scheme That Paid $180M
A federal jury in south Florida this week convicted a formerly licensed insurance broker and the head of a marketing firm for their roles in a years-long scheme to fraudulently enroll homeless people in Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Cory …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 2:43 PM |
HP Seeking $1.8 Billion From Mike Lynch’s Estate After UK Autonomy Lawsuit
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking nearly $1.8 billion from the estate of the late Mike Lynch over HP’s acquisition of his British tech firm Autonomy, the U.S. technology giant’s lawyers told London’s High Court on Tuesday. Hewlett Packard is seeking …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 2:29 PM |
‘Clear Soft Market Conditions’ for Commercial P/C Lines in Q3, Says CIAB
According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the third quarter 2025 rose by 1.6%, as premium increases in all lines of business were either flat or lower …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 2:19 PM |
King Risk Acquires Surles Agency in North Carolina
King Risk Partners, which said it is now the 51st largest insurance brokerage in the United States, has acquired Stuart Surles Insurance agency in Angier, North Carolina, near Raleigh. The Surles agency, founded some 30 years ago, specializes in farm …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 2:12 PM |
Single Loose Wire Led to Blackout That Caused Dali Crash Into Baltimore Bridge
A plastic label on a single loose wire that blocked the wire from being fully connected caused an electrical blackout that led to the fatal collision of the 984-foot-long containership Dali into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024. Investigators …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 1:45 PM |
People Moves: Marsh UK Promotes Addington-Smith as CEO, Succeeding Lay
Marsh, the insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the appointment of James Addington-Smith as CEO of Marsh UK. Subject to regulatory approval, Addington-Smith will take up his new role early in 2026 and report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, Marsh …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 1:44 PM |
US Faces Winter Blackout Risks From Data Centers’ Power Needs
Rising electricity demand from data centers is raising the risk of blackouts across a wide swath of the US during extreme conditions this winter, according to the regulatory body overseeing grid stability. Power consumption has grown 20 gigawatts from the …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 1:18 PM |
Russia Attacks on EU Are State-Sponsored Terrorism, Top Diplomat Says
The European Union’s top diplomat said that Moscow’s aggression against the bloc, including an explosion that occurred in Poland over the weekend, should be considered terrorism. “These sabotage acts they are organizing on our territories in different countries are extremely, …
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 1:14 PM |
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How to make California chef Andrew Gruel's Thanksgiving stuffing
Learn how to make Andrew Gruel's show-stopping stuffing, a perfect way to impress Thanksgiving guests.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 11:57 PM |
Wealthy California town bans pickleball over noise complaints from paddles hitting balls
A California town has banned pickleball in its public park after residents complained that the constant sound of paddles striking balls was too noisy.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 11:02 PM |
Perseverance rover spots mysterious 'visitor from outer space' rock on Mars surface after 4 years
NASA's Perseverance rover discovers shiny metallic rock on Mars that could be a meteorite from an ancient asteroid, containing high levels of iron and nickel.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:57 PM |
Dem congresswoman indicted for 'particularly selfish' alleged theft of FEMA relief funds for campaign use
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds for illegal campaign contributions in shocking federal case.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:56 PM |
Pope Leo says countries have right to control their borders, advocates for humane treatment of migrants
Pope Leo XIV responds to U.S. Catholic bishops' immigration message, supporting both national border control rights and dignified treatment of immigrants.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:30 PM |
Blue city suspect with numerous prior arrests federally charged after allegedly setting woman ablaze on train
Lawrence Reed faces federal terrorist charges for allegedly setting woman on fire aboard Chicago Blue Line train, yelling profanities as victim was engulfed in flames.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:23 PM |
Trump says he will meet NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani this week
President Donald Trump announced he will meet with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, November 21, 2024.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:10 PM |
Illegal immigrant caught driving commercial truck with valid New York CDL at California checkpoint
Border Patrol arrests Indian national truck driver with New York commercial license at California checkpoint, highlighting ongoing immigration enforcement challenges.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:05 PM |
House votes to repeal controversial Arctic Frost provision from government shutdown bill
The House overwhelmingly rejected a provision allowing Republican senators to sue the federal government after former Special Counsel Jack Smith seized their phone records.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:02 PM |
Jon Stewart says he's 'not a believer' in God, but wishes 'I could get there'
"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart admits he has trouble believing in a religion, citing the "specificity" of Scripture amid other elements that add to his apprehension.
POSTED NOVEMBER 19, 2025 9:00 PM |
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