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Boeing 737 in Alaska Air Accident Was Missing Bolts, US Says

A dramatic accident on an Alaska Airlines flight last month was apparently triggered by a door plug that hadn’t been properly attached before the plane was delivered by Boeing Co., US investigators said Tuesday. Four bolts that acted as a …

Creators of Biden Audio Deepfake Face Potential Charges

An AI-generated cloned audio message of President Joe Biden that attempted to dissuade registered Democrats from voting in the New Hampshire primary election was traced to a Texas company and its owner. Attorney General John Formella said on Tuesday the …

Honda Recalls 750,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Defect

Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it was recalling 750,000 vehicles in the United States over a defect involving air bags which could deploy unintentionally during a crash. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing …

SpaceX Accused of Sexual Harassment as Fight With Ex-Employees Intensifies

Executives at Elon Musk’s SpaceX discriminated against women, joked about sexual harassment and fired workers for raising concerns, seven former employees allege in California civil rights complaints viewed by Bloomberg. The California-based workers, who were fired in 2022 after circulating …

Markets/Coverages: Amwins Underwriting, Lancer Partner on Trucking Programs

Amwins Underwriting recently said it has partnered with Lancer Insurance Company, the commercial auto division of Core Specialty, for a new carrier relationship to enhance two key trucking programs provided through managing general agency and wholesale brokerage Amwins Transportation Underwriters …

Bank Groups Sue US Regulators to Halt Anti-Redlining Rules

Several industry groups sued US regulators to block recent overhauls to the Community Reinvestment Act, arguing the new rules meant to tackle redlining and boost lending to lower-income areas will actually discourage banks from lending. The American Bankers Association, U.S. …

Viewpoint: 5 Global Insurance Trends You Need to Know About in 2024

In the insurance world, 2024 brings forth many challenges and transformative trends. From the escalating global risks, such as climate change and cyber threats, to the evolving role of insurers as societal safety nets, the industry is on the brink …

US Appeals Court Finds Bayer Not Shielded From Roundup Lawsuits

A U.S. appeals court on Monday refused to dismiss a Georgia doctor’s lawsuit claiming that Bayer AG’s Roundup weedkiller caused cancer, the latest setback in the German company’s efforts to fend off thousands of similar cases carrying potentially billions of …

Tesla Runs Afoul of Font-Size Rule in 2.2 Million Electric Cars

Tesla drivers no longer have to squint to read the warning lights in their electric vehicles, thanks to eagle-eyed auditors at the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The regulator posted an unusual recall report on its website Friday from …

Marsh: US Commercial Lines Rates Up 3% in Q4 2023

Broker Marsh said the composite rate change at renewal for U.S. commercial lines was up 3% in the fourth quarter 2023, led by an 11% increase in property rates. The Marsh Global Insurance Market Index said it was the 25th …

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