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Louisiana Man Sentenced for Multi-State Vehicle Theft Scheme
A Louisiana man was sentenced this month to 115 months in federal prison for his involvement in an alleged multi-state vehicle theft. U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Christopher Don Byerley, age 45, of Broussard, Louisiana following his convictions …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 5:39 PM |
Texas Lawmakers Fight Against Federal Interference in State AI Regulations
An executive order by President Donald Trump may bring Texas into conflict with the federal government over a new state law regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Trump signed an executive order last week that threatens to cut off federal …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 4:45 PM |
Stonetrust Workers’ Comp Expands Into North Carolina
Stonetrust Commercial Insurance, a workers’ compensation carrier based in Louisiana, has expanded into North Carolina, bringing to 13 the number of states in the Southeast and Midwest the company writes in. Stonetrust said in a statement that it is now …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 4:17 PM |
CEO Sentenced in Miami to 15 Years in One of the Largest Health Care Fraud Cases
The 79-year-old former CEO of a health care software firm was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of more than $1 billion in fraud tied to falsely billing Medicare for durable medical equipment and other items. …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 3:55 PM |
People Moves: Chubb Overseas General Promotes DePeters to Lead Commercial Insurance, Specialty; BMS Taps Emkes From Lockton as Director of Commercial D&O
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chubb Overseas General Insurance and BMS Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. Chubb Overseas General Promotes DePeters to Lead Commercial Insurance, Specialty Chubb announced that John DePeters has …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 3:50 PM |
Uber Safety Chief to Depart in Latest Executive Shakeup
The Uber Technologies Inc. veteran overseeing its safety operations is set to depart, setting off a second round of executive changes this year at a time when the rideshare giant is being scrutinized in court over the measures it takes …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 3:05 PM |
AI, Cyber insurance and Climate Change Are Key Insurance Themes for 2026: GlobalData
Artificial intelligence (AI), cyber insurance, and climate change/natural catastrophes are the three themes that will have the biggest impact on the insurance market in 2026, according to an annual prediction from GlobalData, the London-based data and analytics company. “Insurers that …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 3:04 PM |
NTSB Unclear Who Was at Controls in Jet Crash That Killed Biffle and 6 Others
Federal investigators are trying to figure out why a business jet carrying retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others tried to return to a North Carolina airport just after takeoff but plowed into light poles and a tree line …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 2:46 PM |
Court Ruling Could Help Shed Light on Owners of Litigation Funders, Medical Clinics
A federal appeals court ruling last week could potentially help insurers find out who is truly behind litigation financing and medical clinics that are said to participate in auto accidents and insurance fraud. But more legislation is needed in many …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 2:31 PM |
Climate Insurance Gap Is Widening – Leaving Marginalized Canadians Behind
Every year, extreme weather events wreak havoc across Canada, disrupting the lives of tens of thousands. Financial losses from these events have surged, surpassing $7 billion in 2024, due in part to climate change, asset accumulation and more people living …
POSTED DECEMBER 22, 2025 1:46 PM |
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