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World Awaits Fate of Ceasefire After US Seizes Iranian Ship
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might collapse after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. Efforts to build …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 8:23 AM |
Ex-CEO, Ex-CFO of Bankrupt AI Company Charged With Fraud
The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on charges they defrauded investors and lenders by fabricating “virtually all” of the now-bankrupt company’s customer relationships and revenue. Former CEO Puthugramam …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:29 AM |
Pemex Undersea Pipeline Found to Cause Gulf Oil Spill
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that soiled beaches, killed wildlife and sparked outrage from environmental groups was caused by a leaky pipeline owned by state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, the company said. A government investigation determined that …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:14 AM |
SEC’s Power to Recoup Illicit Profits Challenged at Supreme Court
Three times over the past decade, the US Supreme Court has cut the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ability to extract millions of dollars from alleged wrongdoers. Critics of the commission say it’s not enough. In arguments Monday they are asking …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:11 AM |
AI for the Defense: Should Insurers or Law Firms Pay?
The idea that AI tools can help plaintiffs’ lawyers to improve finely tuned litigation strategies that ultimately drive insurance company claims payouts is not new to Carrier Management readers. Nor is the suggestion that defense firms need to try to …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:05 AM |
Florida Needs More, Much More Wind Mitigation. Experts at OIR Summit Give Ideas
Florida has the largest wind-mitigation grant program in the country, providing more than $300 million to homeowners over the last few years and resulting in insurance premium discounts for thousands of people. But it’s not enough. The program is not …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:01 AM |
People Moves: Crest Names Solis Commercial Insurance Broker in Tempe; Storie Joins Alliant’s Pacific Northwest Benefits Team
Crest Appoints Solis as Commercial Insurance Broker in Tempe Crest Insurance Group hired Jesus Solis as a commercial insurance broker in the firm’s Tempe, Arizona, office. An Arizona native, Solis joins the team with a focus on providing comprehensive risk …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM |
Inszone Acquires Randall Realty and Insurance in Arizona
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Tucson, Arizona-based Benchmark Insurance Group LLC, doing business as Randall Realty & Insurance. Founded in 1973 by Larry Randall, the agency was later acquired by Frank Fletcher. The firm specializes in mobile and manufactured home insurance, …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM |
Man With AR-Style Pistol Arrested at Aetna Headquarters Without incident
A man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside was arrested Thursday after walking into health insurer Aetna’s headquarters in Connecticut, police said. Security guards detained the man without incident shortly after 10 a.m., within 3 minutes after he …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM |
Judge Blocks GE Vernova From Ending Work for Vineyard Wind
A Massachusetts judge on Friday blocked GE Vernova GEV.N from abandoning work on the largest offshore wind farm in New England after developer Vineyard Wind refused to pay over $300 million the turbine supplier says it is owed for the …
POSTED APRIL 20, 2026 5:00 AM |
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