CEO confidence falls to lowest point in five years: report

CEO confidence in global revenue growth has hit its lowest point in five years, according to a recent survey by PwC. The drop reflects growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI), cyber risks, and geopolitical tensions, all of which are pushing business leaders to rethink how they manage their workforce and future capabilities. The survey gathered … Read more

An insurer says your Tesla drives more safely than you do.

Lemonade, a digital insurance company based in New York, is shaking up how car insurance is priced by charging customers based on whether a human or Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is behind the wheel. Starting later this month in Arizona, and then in Oregon in February, Tesla owners using FSD can see their pay-per-mile … Read more

Illinois Man Confesses to Setting Fire at Gas Station

A man from Belleville, Illinois, has admitted to starting a fire inside a gas station bathroom in Lebanon. Carlos A. Rodriguez, 33, appeared in federal court where he pleaded guilty to a charge of arson involving property used in interstate commerce. His sentencing is set for January 7, 2026. The incident happened on the evening … Read more

Michigan Auto Parts Manufacturer Faces Discrimination Lawsuit

A Michigan auto parts manufacturer is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly blocking an older, female worker with a disability from rejoining its apprenticeship program. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says Autokiniton, based in Plymouth, violated federal laws by treating the employee unfairly. The worker, who has more than 30 years of experience … Read more

Texas Withdraws Lawsuit Against Doctor Allegedly Providing Unauthorized Care to Transgender Youth

Nearly a year after Texas sued him, Dr. Hector Granados, a pediatric endocrinologist in El Paso, was cleared of any wrongdoing related to the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The Texas Attorney General’s office dropped its lawsuit against Granados last week, saying a review of the evidence and his medical records found … Read more

Transforming distribution and underwriting through AI

Nationwide’s Dawn Brost recently discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to change the way insurance distribution and underwriting work. In a new segment on Insurance Business TV, she looked closely at what AI means for brokers and shared which new technologies have caught her attention. AI is making a real difference in how insurance … Read more

World Acquires Dunway and Hoosier of Indiana

World Insurance Associates has expanded its reach in Indiana by acquiring two local insurance agencies. On June 1, 2025, the company took over Dunaway Insurance Agency in New Palestine and Hoosier Insurance Agency in Bloomfield. The financial details of the deals were not made public. Dunaway Insurance has a long history dating back to 1979. … Read more