After celebrating Donald Trump’s second presidential term by swilling cocktails and partying to Snoop Dogg at a pre-inauguration event in January, the crypto industry went on to notch major legislative and regulatory victories this year. But the party may not …
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BMS Group Ltd, the London-based re/insurance broker, this week announced a strategic partnership in India with Berns Brett India as well as the launch of BMS (DIFC) Ltd., in Dubai, with immediate effect. BMS has acquired a minority stake in …
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AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of pet health insurance provider Independence American Insurance Co. (IAIC). The outlooks …
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Oil tankers hauling Russian crude across the Black Sea are taking a roundabout route along the coastlines of Georgia and Turkey — a measure that might help them to reduce the risk of being targeted by Ukrainian sea drones. Vessel …
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Kerrville, TX — December 18, 2025 — Industry veteran Trent Richmond has launched Executio, bringing an Execution-as-a-Service (EaaS) model to the independent agency channel to address the conditions that have long suppressed growth, profit, and realized value. Richmond, who has …
More than 450 people are suing Japan’s government and seeking damages of 1,000 yen ($6) each, alleging one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters isn’t doing enough to combat global warming. The lawsuit, filed Thursday at the Tokyo District …
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When Albania appointed the world’s first AI-powered cabinet minister in September 2025 in an effort to help stamp out corruption from public procurement, reactions ranged from optimism to disbelief. Whether symbolic or substantive, the announcement underscored a deeper reality: artificial …
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday pressuring states not to regulate artificial intelligence. Trump and some Republicans argue that the limited regulations already enacted by states, and others that might follow, will dampen innovation and growth for the …
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Alphabet Inc.’s Google filed a lawsuit against alleged Chinese cybercriminals, accusing the group of orchestrating a vast phishing campaign designed to dupe Americans into turning over their credit card numbers. The group, which Google refers to as “Darcula,” developed a …
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Wells Media Group Inc. today announced the 2026 Insurtech + AI Demo Day events calendar, a lineup of virtual events featuring live demos of the AI and technology tools and innovations shaping the insurance industry. The series is presented by …
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