National News

Norfolk Southern Says CEO Under Investigation for Alleged Ethical Lapses

Norfolk Southern’s CEO Alan Shaw is under investigation for potential ethical lapses, the railroad confirmed Monday. A spokeswoman for the Atlanta-based railroad that is one of North America’s six largest declined to offer any additional details about the nature of …

Payment Gateway Slim CD Notifies 1.7M Cardholders of Hack

Electronic-payment gateway Slim CD has notified customers that its systems were hacked starting more than a year ago, potentially exposing the names, addresses, and credit card information of nearly 1.7 million individuals. The Coral Springs, Florida-based company that handles credit …

People Moves: Mosaic Builds Out Environmental Liability Team With 13 US Hires

Mosaic, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, has added 13 U.S. environmental risk specialists to its team. Team members include Assistant Vice President Iraj Dehnavi, Senior Vice President Maureen Domenicone, Vice President Patrick Enderlin, Senior Vice President Patrick Grassl, Senior Vice President …

Keurig Agrees $1.5M SEC Fine Over Pod Recyclability Statements

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the beverage company made inaccurate statements regarding the recyclability of its K-Cup pods, the regulator said on Tuesday. Keurig in …

SEC Hits 7 Companies With Penalties for Violating Whistleblower Protections

Seven public companies agreed to pay a combined $3 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges they violated whistleblower protections, the regulator said on Monday. TransUnion agreed to pay $312,000 and Acadia Healthcare Company will pay $1.39 million …

Trojan Condoms Contain ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Lawsuit Claims

A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer. In a proposed class action filed in Manhattan federal court, the plaintiff Matthew Goodman said Church …

Commercial Property Rate Stabilization Highlights Latest WTW CLIPS

Broker WTW said commercial lines insurance rates increased overall by an average of 5.9% during the second quarter. Quarterly price increases have been around 6% since the end of the global pandemic, WTW reported in its Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing …

Moody’s: Insurers and Asset Managers Bolstering Cyber Defenses

Insurers and asset managers worldwide continue to focus on cybersecurity amid growing risks, according to findings from a Moody’s Ratings survey that polled 110 companies operating across both sectors. Respondents’ total investment in cybersecurity rose by 53% between 2019 and …

Getting the Green Light: Are High-Tech Upgrades Coming Soon to Roads?

The secret to avoiding red lights during rush hour in Utah’s largest city might be as simple as following a bus. Transportation officials have spent the past few years refining a system in which radio transmitters inside commuter buses talk …

Catalyit, Big I Partner on Tech-Adoption Support for Independent Agents

Catalyit, an insurance technology hub for independent insurance agents, is partnering with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. (the Big “I”) to support independent insurance agents in selecting, implementing and optimizing the right technologies for their agencies. …

National News Archives by Month