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After the 2008 economic downturn, Matthew Jacquel faced a tough decision point in his career. Originally working in construction safety management, he found the industry had dried up where he was, leaving few job options. Jacquel took a chance and switched to insurance consulting, a move that has now lasted 16 years. Today, he is … Read more

A new report reveals that many employees feel left out of conversations about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect their jobs. The study, conducted by Mercer and involving over 8,500 workers worldwide, highlights a big communication gap between leadership and staff. Most employees say their CEOs, HR leaders, and even direct managers rarely discuss AI’s … Read more

In Minnesota, some cities are reluctant about the new legal cannabis market, while others see a chance to benefit. Elk River is one of 13 cities thinking about opening city-owned cannabis stores, a move that’s new and rare in the U.S. City Administrator Cal Portner explains that although the city council isn’t thrilled about legal … Read more

Iowa’s Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced two settlements related to environmental violations at local facilities. These cases were handled on behalf of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC has agreed to pay a $50,000 fine. The company must also fully comply with its wastewater discharge permit by the … Read more

A large brush fire burning north of Los Angeles has forced thousands of people to evacuate and is one of two major wildfires currently threatening California. The blaze, known as the Canyon fire, has spread across nearly 4,850 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties since it began Thursday afternoon. Fire officials say it is … Read more

Willis, part of the WTW group, has named Louie Clarke as its new global head of claims strategy and execution within the Risk & Broking division. The announcement came on Monday, signaling a key leadership change at the company. Clarke, who will be based in London, will lead the development and rollout of claims services … Read more

Next week, Sotheby’s will auction Gustav Klimt’s stunning Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, a six-foot painting rich in both beauty and history. The piece, expected to sell for over $150 million, ranks among the most expensive artworks ever sold. But beyond the auction excitement, the question arises: how do you insure a painting with such a … Read more

Macquarie analysts expect that QBE, the Australian insurer listed on the ASX, may announce a ongoing share buyback program in February. This move is seen as a way for the company to manage its excess cash, which currently sits at over US$300 million and could grow to US$600 million by the end of the financial … Read more

Root Inc., the parent company of Root Insurance based in Columbus, Ohio, reported a strong financial turnaround in the second quarter of 2025. The company posted a net income of $22 million for Q2, a significant improvement from a loss of $7.8 million during the same period last year. This follows a solid first quarter, … Read more

One of the country’s biggest auto insurers is under fire for allegedly making robocalls without getting the proper consent from consumers. Yevonne Powers filed a class-action lawsuit against Liberty Mutual Insurance on November 5, 2025, in a Massachusetts federal court. She claims the company repeatedly called her cell phone with prerecorded messages, despite her number … Read more