Picture Iowa farmers bathing in Roundup weed killer. That was a federal judge’s takeaway after seeing slides that “sort of seared into my brain” that the main chemical in Monsanto Co.’s Roundup is ubiquitous in the Hawkeye state’s cropland. “I …
Officers of the Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. (PIACT) Young Insurance Professionals (CTYIP) were elected during PIACT’s Annual Convention, held at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Kathleen Bailey of The Russell Agency in Southport, Conn., will serve as …
General Motors Co. plans to start a pilot program this summer that will enable car owners to rent out their vehicles when they aren’t using them, according to people familiar with the matter. The tests will begin in early summer …
Authorities have announced pleas in a ring that they said made millions renting out fraudulently obtained Pennsylvania license plates. Fifty-one-year-old Rafael Levi of Brooklyn, New York, entered open guilty pleas Friday to three dozen counts in Dauphin County. Authorities said …
“I say again, turn!” the air traffic controller called over the radio, his voice rising, as the flight from Bangladesh swerved low over the runway at Kathmandu’s small airport. Seconds later, the plane crashed into a field beside the runway, …
An Israeli cyber security research firm with six employees on Tuesday said it had found flaws in Advanced Micro Devices microprocessors that made them vulnerable to hacks. AMD said it was investigating the claims, which were followed by heavy trade …
Argo Group International Holdings is the proud new owner of Italian specialty insurer Ariscom, giving it an efficient way to expand through Europe. Neither side disclosed financial details. Argo Group CEO Mark E. Watson III explained that the purchase helped …
Canopius AG announced that Laurie Davison has been appointed group chief operating officer, while Nigel Meyer has been named group chief financial officer. With 20 years’ experience in technology and insurance, Davison was previously chief operating officer at software/technology company …
Newline Group announced the launch of its new service company, Newline Canada Insurance Ltd., based in Toronto. Newline Group is part of the Odyssey Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings. Newline Canada will offer a suite of …
Grab, the Southeast Asia on-demand transportation and fintech platform, announced a partnership with Chubb to offer insurance solutions for Grab’s drivers. Using the Grab app, drivers will be able to select different insurance options to protect their vehicles, their livelihoods …
