UnitedHealth Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Witty told lawmakers his company is still trying to determine why its computer systems were left vulnerable to hackers who perpetrated a devastating cyberattack. Lawmakers zeroed in on lax defenses during more than …
Months after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes in Hawaii, some property owners are getting more bad news — their property insurance won’t be renewed because their insurance company has deemed the risk too high. It’s a problem …
Auto insurance price rises are expected to decelerate from current heights as claims inflation eases, according to a new economic analysis from Swiss Re. With more adequate pricing returning, competition in auto insurance is beginning to intensify, leading to expectations …
Florida and federal health officials have determined that 15 infections from a drug-resistant bacteria have been linked to a south Florida clinic that performed Brazilian “butt lift” surgeries in 2022 and 2023. “Multiple lapses in infection control and prevention were …
Johnson & Johnson will ask thousands of people suing over its allegedly tainted baby powder to vote in favor of a settlement that would allow the company to resolve all litigation for $11 billion — $2.1 billion more than it …
The first quarter of the year saw the sixth straight quarterly increase (.7%) in overall registrations in California in the first quarter from the same period last year, while the state’s love affair with Tesla’s may be getting old, the …
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a lot of interest from insurers and reinsurers because of its potential to revolutionize innovation, cut costs and improve the customer experience. Generative AI (or “Gen AI”) is the term used for technology that …
Dave North is retiring from his role as Executive Chairman of Sedgwick, but plans to remain a member of the company’s board of directors. North’s retirement is effective June 30. North was Sedgwick’s president and CEO from 1995 to 2020. …
Nearly all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the United States will be required to have automatic emergency braking systems by September 2029, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday, saying that the rule will save …
Medical device maker Philips said it will pay $1.1 billion to settle hundreds of personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines, which have been subject to a massive global recall. The Dutch manufacturer did not …