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India Digital Insurer Acko Said to Seek Banks for $350 Million India IPO
Indian digital insurer Acko Technology & Services Pvt. has invited pitches from investment banks for a potential initial public offering to raise as much as $350 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The IPO, which may include a …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:15 AM |
EPA Aims to Speed Permitting for Energy, AI Infrastructure With Rule Change
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed a rule revising Biden-era pollution protections for waterways, a move the Environmental Protection Agency said would speed permitting of energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The proposed rule concerns the 2023 finalization by the administration …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:10 AM |
Fleets Must Stay on Top of Changes in Risk Location, Volume, and Driving Behavior to Reduce Crashes
While severe collisions declined last year, many factors influence commercial driving behavior. Though seasonal changes and distractions are expected, geopolitical factors add to less predictable freight patterns, shifting driving hazards inland. Utilizing commercial drivers’ dashcam data in the U.S., Mexico, …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:09 AM |
Adjusters Launch ‘CarFax for Insurance Claims’ to Vet Carriers’ Damage Estimates
Two independent claims adjusters in the Southeast have teamed up to create what they say is a quick, low-cost way for property owners to double-check insurance carriers’ damage estimates on claims. They’re calling it “CarFax for property insurance claims,” referring …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:01 AM |
Viewpoint: What The Return of California’s ‘Death Discount’ Means for Litigation
In California, historically, when a plaintiff filed a personal injury action relating to their own injuries and then died mid-litigation and the case was converted to a wrongful death action, the value of the case was viewed as substantially diminished. …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:00 AM |
How Colorado Sparked a Global Push for Salary Transparency
Colorado cracked open the culture of secrecy around salaries when it started forcing employers to include pay ranges in job postings. It also sparked an international trend. Since the state’s rule took effect in 2021, about a dozen other states …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:00 AM |
People Moves: Ames & Gough Appoints Marchetti as President; Gough Becomes CEO
Ames & Gough, headquartered in Washington, D.C., appointed Thomas Marchetti as president and Matthew Gough as CEO. Marchetti is responsible for the firm’s day-to-day operations, including sales, marketing, client service, accounting, HR, technology and market relations. He will continue to …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:00 AM |
New York Governor Hochul Vows to Tackle Insurance Affordability, Litigation and Fraud
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agenda aimed at making New York more affordable that includes fighting auto insurance fraud and mandating property insurance discounts for mitigation efforts. In her 2026 State of the State address, Hochul vowed to …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:00 AM |
Marshall+Sterling Acquires New York’s Sidle Insurance
New York-based national insurance agency Marshall+Sterling announced it has acquired Sidle Insurance, an independent insurance agency based in Montour Falls, New York. Serving individuals, families, and businesses in the Finger Lakes region, Sidle Insurance will operate as Sidle Insurance, a …
POSTED JANUARY 14, 2026 6:00 AM |
Oklahoma Homeowners Can Apply for Up to $10K Grants for Fortified Roofs
Oklahoma homeowners can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to upgrade to storm-resistant Fortified roofs. The Oklahoma Insurance Department opened statewide applications for its Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) Grant Program on Monday, Jan. 12. The statewide expansion follows …
POSTED JANUARY 13, 2026 5:06 PM |
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