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The Mississippi Insurance Department has revoked the licenses of 59 insurance producers after they reportedly gave false information about their residences and then failed to show for a hearing. “The evidence is clear, these agents don’t live in Mississippi. They applied for a license here under false pretenses,” state Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said in a statement. “To put it simply, they lied, and lying on the application, misrepresenting the facts, leads to losing your license. It could also bring additional civil and criminal penalties.” The producers, engaged in selling federal health insurance coverage, were granted resident licenses in recent…

Meta Platforms Inc. is headed to court Tuesday for a high-stakes showdown with a coalition of state attorneys general over claims that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among young users. In a case that carries enormous risk for one of the world’s most valuable tech companies, the top legal officers of 29 states are seeking not only massive financial penalties, but also court orders that could force Meta to change how it operates its platforms. The jury trial in federal court in Oakland, California, comes as social media companies are facing a global backlash…

The Miami Marine Stadium, considered a masterpiece of midcentury Brutalist architecture with its massive cantilevered roof and a stunning view of the city, opened in 1963 as the nation’s only race venue for powerboats, a major symbol of south Florida. The historic gem designed by a Cuban refugee was the backdrop of Elvis Presley’s 1967 film “Clambake” and a beloved venue of Gloria Estefan and the late Jimmy Buffett, who performed on a movable, floating stage. But since closing in 1992 after suffering serious damage during Hurricane Andrew, the 6,500-seat venue has fallen into disarray and today is fenced off…

The use of agentic artificial intelligence is benefiting research in cyber vulnerabilities faster than it is used to exploit them—so far, according to new research. Beazley Security’s “Q2 2026 Quarterly Threat Report” found agentic AI used in research drove a 36% quarter-over-quarter increase in newly disclosed vulnerabilities. However, vulnerabilities confirmed as actively exploited and added to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog rose only 10% during the same time. “The headline this quarter is that AI made the security industry’s job noisier without making the attacker’s job fundamentally different,” said Alton Kizziah, CEO of Beazley…

Three Wall Street giants used capital from the insurance industry to finance a large chunk of a $16 billion pipeline deal in Kuwait, a rare move for a Middle Eastern infrastructure transaction. Blackstone Inc., Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and KKR & Co. opted for insurance-backed financing for the debt portion of the landmark deal, according to people familiar with the matter, who declined to be named discussing private information. Financial advisers including HSBC Holdings Plc and JPMorgan Chase & Co. had put together a multibillion-dollar package comprised of more conventional bank debt, though the buyers ultimately decided against using it,…

Alliant Insurance Services has promoted Martin Newman to Managing Director, Energy Operations, Alliant Property & Casualty. Based in Dallas, Newman specializes in partnering with energy operators and private equity investors to develop innovative risk and insurance solutions for an increasingly complex range of exposures. In his expanded role, Newman will maintain his core production responsibilities while working alongside Alliant Energy leadership to drive continued growth, enhance client service and strengthen the firm’s capabilities across the energy sector. Newman’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the energy industry as companies navigate a rapidly evolving risk landscape shaped by geopolitical uncertainty,…

The Indiana Attorney General’s office is warning citizens to be aware of scammers targeting residents in the wake of the powerful derecho and widespread flooding across the state. “Thousands of Hoosiers are assessing damage and beginning the hard work of rebuilding,” Attorney General Todd Rokita said. “These fraudsters prey on people at their most vulnerable. Do your homework, be tenacious, demand everything in writing, and make sure your resources go to legitimate recovery—not into the pockets of con artists.” Indiana law requires that contracts for residential repairs or improvements exceeding $150 must be in writing and include, at a minimum:…

Bird remains, including feathers, were found on parts of the engine that was damaged on a recent Ryanair Holdings Plc flight, resulting in a passenger being partially sucked into a broken window, the US National Transportation Safety Board said [on Thursday, Aug. 13]. The Boeing Co. 737, operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air and meant to travel from Greece to Germany on July 10, was forced to return to the departure airport after a fan blade broke off from one of the engines. That resulted in fragments striking parts of the aircraft, shattering the window and piercing the fuselage, the…

OneShield, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, appointed Rick Becker as senior vice president, new products. Becker brings decades of experience to the newly created role. He has held president, chief operating officer, chief data officer/chief information officer, and executive vice president roles at companies including DUAL North America, Align Financial Holdings, MAPFRE USA and AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah. His career spans building digital insurance platforms from the ground up, integrating complex MGA operations at scale, and converting legacy underwriting into configurable, data-driven systems. Was this article valuable? Yes No Here are more articles you may enjoy. The most important…

Russia’s hybrid war in Europe has already begun, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said, following warnings of Moscow’s attempts to intimidate nations supporting Ukraine. “It’s not something that will start sometime in the future,” Rinkevics told reporters on Monday at a news conference near the country’s border with Belarus. “It’s happening now.” There are indications that Russian intelligence and security services are looking at hybrid warfare operations, which could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag attacks against the Baltic states and Poland, a European intelligence official told Bloomberg last week. Latvia is currently investigating a fire that broke out last month in…