Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates were among the lowest in the nation last year, according to an analysis released from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. The rates reflect statewide effort in workplace safety and cost control, according to …
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The U.S. Supreme Court sided on Friday with fuel producers that had opposed California’s standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law, agreeing that their legal challenge to the mandates should not have been dismissed. …
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Foundational learning remains a high priority for insurance and risk management professionals, according to The Institutes Knowledge Group’s annual Skills Report. Risk assessment, coverage analysis, and insurance operations education were among the top courses chosen by industry professionals. Based on …
Foundational, Leadership-Driven Education High Priority in Insurance Read More »
Aflac on Friday disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which personal information of its customers may have been compromised, making it the latest insurance provider to be targeted. The health and life insurance firm said the attack on its U.S. network, …
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Ailor as the interim agency director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Ailor has 30 years of public service experience as an insurance regulator, serving in various supervisory roles, most recently …
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Honda is recalling more than 259,000 of its cars across the U.S. due to a problem that can cause the brake pedal to shift out of position, potentially interfering with a driver’s ability to stop or slow down. According to …
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The same economic anchor that propelled North Carolina’s Research Triangle into one of America’s most thriving economies now risks becoming a liability. Major academic institutions in the community have helped lure businesses of all sizes — and the jobs that …
Thriving Southern Cities Face Economic Threat From Funding Cuts Read More »
Materials used in a food-coloring facility in Louisville led to a runaway chemical reaction last November, which likely caused the explosion that killed two workers and seriously injured three others, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said in …
Runaway Reaction Likely Caused Fatal Explosion at Food Color Plant in Ky., Board Says Read More »
Tesla is expected to tiptoe into its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, as soon as Sunday with about 10 of its Model Y SUVs that will operate within strict limits. CEO Elon Musk has said the company is being …
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California utilities cut power to more than 62,000 customers across the state in an attempt to stop wildfires from starting as dry winds sweep the region. PG&E Corp. cut off power to around 60,000 customers scattered across seven counties and …
California Utilities Expand Power Shutdowns as Winds Rise Read More »
