The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business suspended its partnerships with several organizations dedicated to increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups in business schools amid persistent calls from the White House to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in order …
UVA Business School Suspends DEI-Related Partnerships Amid Political Pressure Read More »
The Maine Fire Marshal reports it continues to investigate a fatal explosion over the weekend at the Powder Horn Campground in Old Orchard Beach. On July 26, 2025, a camper explosion was reported at the campground. Old Orchard Beach fire …
Camper Explosion Takes Lives of Two Women in Maine Read More »
An armed shooter attacked 345 Park Ave. in Manhattan, the tower housing Blackstone Inc.’s global headquarters and the National Football League among others, killing at least five people, according to a city official. The suspected shooter is dead, three officials …
Gunman Kills Several People Including Police Officer at Blackstone’s NYC Tower Read More »
Net income at The Hartford increased 35% to $990 million in the second quarter 2025 as personal lines returned to profitability compared to the same period a year ago. Q2 property/casualty written premiums increased 8% compared to Q2 2024. Premiums …
The Hartford Net Income Up 35% on Premium Growth Read More »
Nearly half the US will wilt under hot, sticky conditions through the bulk of the week as temperatures and humidity soar from Chicago to New York City and New Orleans, boosting power demand and raising health risks. Heat advisories and …
Searing Heat Threatens Grids, Health Over Nearly Half the US Read More »
Volante Global, a multi-class, multi-territory international Lloyd’s syndicate and managing general agent (MGA) owned by leading global fintech Acrisure, announced the appointment of Demian Smith to the role of chief executive officer, Volante Global. Smith has enjoyed a longstanding and …
Volante Global Taps Smith From Guy Carpenter as Group CEO, Succeeding Reith Read More »
Polish insurer PZU SA envisages playing a key role in attracting financing for the country’s big-ticket energy and infrastructure projects after it completes a merger with Bank Pekao SA. Chief Executive Officer Andrzej Klesyk said he wants to channel some …
Polish Insurer PZU Eyes Seed Funding Role for Big Polish Projects Read More »
Bridgehaven Europe Holdings Ltd., the UK hybrid fronting insurer in commercial and specialty lines, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Dublin-based insurer, SureStone Insurance DAC. The deal, for an undisclosed fee, is subject to regulatory approval and customary …
UK Hybrid Fronting Insurer Bridgehaven to Acquire Dublin Insurer SureStone Read More »
After the Flint water crisis, Michigan became a national leader on safe drinking water, requiring the removal of lead pipes and the reduction of harmful “forever chemicals” years before the federal government acted. But the state has a blind spot …
Michigan Mobile Parks Remain Behind on Safe Drinking Water Read More »
Social media companies cannot be sued for their alleged roles in a racially-motivated mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo in 2022, according to a New York court that said to allow the lawsuit would “result in the end …
New York Court Blocks Suit Against Social Media Giants Over Buffalo Racial Massacre Read More »
