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Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Tuesday, becoming the first Japan-linked crude tanker to do so since the Iran war began. Before the U.S.-Iran conflict broke out on February 28 and disrupted Middle East crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, Japan relied on the region for 95% of its oil imports, much of it coming via the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as Japan’s recent diplomatic efforts to safeguard energy supplies were disrupted by the war. Earlier in April, the Sohar LNG tanker…

Bridge Specialty Group has started a personal lines digital marketplace built on insurance technology provider Cogitate’s DigitalEdge platform. The digital platform is designed to streamline agent quoting, enhance underwriting efficiency, and support scalable expansion of carrier access. As one of the largest personal lines wholesalers in the U.S., Bridge Specialty Group is uniquely positioned to scale carrier access and simplify distribution for agents nationwide. The new platform enables agents to complete one common application and receive eligibility and premium indications across participating carriers within a unified digital experience. On DigitalEdge, the marketplace supports API-enabled carrier integrations and structured workflows for…

Telecoms and financial services companies face an investigation by Britain’s competition regulator after consumer body Citizens Advice complained that customers who do not switch providers were being “ripped off” . Such customers were being overcharged 4.1 billion pounds ($5.2 billion) a year, the charity said on Friday and asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to tackle this. “The practice of overcharging loyal customers is widespread and Citizens Advice has repeatedly warned that loyal consumers are being ripped off,” its Chief Executive Gillian Guy said. Citizens Advice submitted a so-called super complaint, which the government defines as raising “any feature,…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Image credit: Ermolaev Alexander, Shutterstock Australian Shepherds have been among the top 15 most popular dog breeds in the U.S. for years. They make excellent family dogs for their adaptibilty to people and other dogs, affectionate and friendly nature, and easy trainability. However, Aussies are by no means couch potato dogs. Bred as hardworking dogs, they require a lot of daily exercise and mental stimulation. Due to their high energy levels, Aussies are prone to accidents and some secondary…

North Carolina’s insurance commissioner has negotiated a 10% increase in average rates for dwelling insurance, for rental and non-owner-occupied properties, over the next two years. The North Carolina Rate Bureau, representing property insurers, last fall had filed for a 68% rate over two years. In the state’s unique ratemaking system, the bureau usually asks for a proposed level for rates, and the Department of Insurance may hold hearings and offer its own actuarial analysis. Commissioner Mike Causey said a hearing on the dwelling rate, set for July, was canceled after the two sides settled on the 5% per year increase…

Marsh Risk, a business of Marsh, announced the launch of Risk Companion, the next iteration of its digital solutions suite designed to help clients effectively and efficiently manage unique risks. Risk Companion is enabled by an AI-powered analytics engine that connects Marsh Risk’s risk dataset to its actuarial models and deep subject-matter expertise. It represents a significant advance in Marsh’s use of AI to give clients a more detailed view of risk exposures and mitigation options. “As risks have become more complex, interconnected, and volatile, clients around the world need quicker access to the data, analytics, and insights that enable…

Some UK insurers may be forced to change how they set their prices for motor and home insurance as a result of a regulatory investigation next year, according to Fitch Ratings. Insurers have been accused of overcharging customers who do not shop around for the best deal and Fitch expects those insurers engaging in this practice will have to adjust their prices. However, Fitch did not expect these price changes to materially weaken insurers’ profits because they likely will align prices through a combination of price cuts for existing customers and price rises for newer customers. “The sector’s profitability is…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Border Collies are known for their intelligence, agility, and obedience. They are fantastic family pets and have enormous amounts of love and affection to give. These herding champs are also major high-energy dogs requiring at least two hours of exercise daily. Their seemingly endless energy levels make them susceptible to accidents and some secondary health issues if they don’t receive enough mental and physical activity. Without proper stimulation, they may develop anxiety and exhibit destructive behaviors, like chewing on…

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NEWSWISE — The Hayward fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system, runs 74 miles through the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The fault is overdue for an earthquake that could cause extensive damage to such a dense population zone. In a recent study, published in Seismological Research Letters, scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) simulated earthquake scenarios on the Hayward fault and analyzed how the rupture and underground structure affect ground motion intensity along the fault. “Using high-performance computing earthquake simulations, we are interested in learning what the…