March 14, 2019
A small plane crashed into a suburban Cincinnati house Tuesday afternoon, killing the pilot and sending dark smoke billowing from the backyard. Emergency responders said no one was in the home at the time of the crash, and first responders …
March 14, 2019
The Arkansas Legislature has approved a bill that allows pilot programs to test fully autonomous vehicles on state roads. The measure will let organizations submit operation and safety plans for up to three autonomous vehicles which would be able to …
March 14, 2019
A veteran executive who was voted woman of the year at Societe Generale SA is suing the bank at a Paris employment tribunal after colleagues accused her of being a disrespectful control-freak and her bosses decided she was unfit for …
March 14, 2019
Sometimes, boring can be a good thing. Ping An Insurance (Group) Co.’s buyback looks like an attempt to recapture its 2017 glory days, when a series of exciting fintech initiatives turned the Chinese insurer into a must-have stock. As those …
March 14, 2019
Bermuda-based specialty insurer Sompo International Holdings Ltd. reported that Steven E. Grippo has joined Sompo Pro as senior vice president where he will lead the unit’s U.S. Architects & Engineers practice. Grippo brings to Sompo nearly 30 years of experience …
March 14, 2019
Washington is the latest state to sue major distributors of opioids, saying the companies made billions of dollars while ignoring signs of a growing crisis fueled by addiction to the drugs. Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the lawsuit Tuesday against …
March 14, 2019
ISU Insurance Agency Network has named Jorge Martinez vice president of carrier relations. Martinez will report to Dan McCarthy, ISU’s chief operating officer. He has 10 years of experience in the industry, including holding positions at Prospect General. ISU Insurance …
March 14, 2019
Airbnb Inc. and Expedia Group Inc.’s HomeAway failed to persuade a U.S. court of appeals to strike down a Santa Monica law that makes the companies liable for illicit rentals in the Southern California beach city. The ruling Wednesday by …
March 14, 2019
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), Allianz’ specialist corporate insurer, launched Automotive Component Parts Product Recall cover for the UK market, which enables customers to mitigate the risk of expenses linked to a recall. These expenses can range from the …
March 14, 2019
The devastating Thomas Fire that killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 structures northwest of Los Angeles in December 2017 was sparked by power lines owned by Southern California Edison Co , fire officials said on Wednesday. An investigation …