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The US is on track for a record-breaking corn harvest this year, according to government forecasts. However, some troubling images shared on social media are causing concern among farmers and buyers. These photos show corn plants with missing kernels, a problem caused by a condition called “tight tassel wrap,” which leads to uneven pollination. “Tight … Read more

Severe weather events are happening more often and hitting harder than before, putting homes, businesses, and communities at higher risk. From historic wildfires and record-breaking hailstorms to hurricanes pushing their remnants far inland, climate change is changing what property owners need to prepare for. Jared Turnwald, a senior loss control manager at Central Insurance, highlights … Read more

Back in June 2024, CDK Global, a top company providing software to car dealerships, faced a big ransomware attack. This hit about 15,000 dealerships across North America. For weeks, these businesses had to stop using their usual systems and rely on pen, paper, and quick fixes during a crucial sales period. The result? They lost … Read more

A recent webinar brought together experts from Tokyo Marine HCC and IDX DFIR Services to talk about the growing threat of personal cyber risks. The discussion highlighted how cyber threats have evolved from simple identity theft to sophisticated scams involving AI, deepfakes, and social engineering. The session, titled "From Phishing to Deepfakes, The New Age … Read more

New research from MIT’s Project Iceberg reveals that current artificial intelligence (AI) tools could already take over tasks equivalent to nearly 12 percent of the U.S. workforce. That adds up to about $1.2 trillion in wages and the work of almost 18 million full-time jobs. While the study focuses on the U.S., it raises important … Read more

The U.S. government is taking big steps to stop flesh-eating maggots from crossing into the country and harming the cattle industry. A new $750 million factory will be built in southern Texas, near the town of Edinburg, to breed billions of sterile flies. These flies will be released into the wild to reduce the population … Read more

A judge in California has ruled that Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit from drivers who say the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, misled them about the self-driving abilities of Tesla’s vehicles. The lawsuit covers people who bought Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, claiming the company exaggerated what its technology could actually do. U.S. … Read more

A healthcare facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio, has agreed to pay $5,000 and take steps to address a recent race discrimination complaint. Progressive North Ridgeville, LLC reached this settlement after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) looked into a claim that the company had fired an employee because of her race. The EEOC’s investigation … Read more

US middle-market businesses are facing a tough start to 2026, dealing with ongoing inflation, unstable supply chains, and growing talent shortages. These challenges come as insurance costs shift unevenly, with property insurance rates easing while casualty insurance costs keep rising. Matt Stadler, president of Marsh McLennan Agency, describes the current situation as a “perfect storm” … Read more

Applied Systems is making waves in the insurance world with its recent purchase of AI startup Cytora. The deal aims to tackle some of the biggest headaches in insurance today: handling tons of paperwork and turning scattered data into clear, usable information. Anupam Gupta, Applied’s chief product officer, explained that insurance companies deal with a … Read more